Road Safety Archives

Car News

John Redfern - April 16, 2026 0

The Volvo Amazon prototype of 1956 pioneered a two-point diagonal seatbelt, then the familiar three-point belt arrived two years later.

Car News

John Redfern - February 17, 2026 0

New research has uncovered that road rage has now been experienced by almost half of all motorists in the UK

Advice

Motoring Research team - February 13, 2026 0

Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safer in wet weather.

Advice

Motoring Research team - January 27, 2026 1

Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.

Advice

Motoring Research team - January 2, 2026 0

Our straightforward tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions, including on ice- and snow-covered roads.

Car News

John Redfern - December 31, 2025 0

New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.

Car News

John Redfern - November 27, 2025 1

A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.

Car News

John Redfern - October 29, 2025 1

As winter approaches, more than 80 percent of drivers are concerned about the brightness of modern vehicle headlights.

Car News

John Redfern - October 28, 2025 0

New research finds that almost two thirds of British drivers use their fog lights incorrectly, which could result in a £1,000 fine.

Advice

Motoring Research team - October 23, 2025 0

Emergency refuge areas provide a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. We explain how to use them.