Road Safety

How to pull over safely for emergency vehicles

Driving with blue lights and sirens makes the emergency services exempt from some rules of the Highway Code. We explain how to help them.

Two thirds say driving should be on the school curriculum

A new survey has found widespread support for adding driving to the school curriculum, in an effort to improve road safety.

How and when to use your car’s hazard warning lights

Your car's hazard warning lights must work properly for it to pass the MOT. But how and when should you use them? We explain the rules.

Drivers risk £2,500 fine for fitting an unsafe roof box

With the summer holiday season underway, eBay has surveyed British drivers on their knowledge about using a roof box safely.

A quarter of UK drivers still ignore the two-second rule

New research by the AA has discovered that drivers wilfully ignore the two-second rule regarding keeping a safe distance from other traffic.

Young Driver training scheme reaches 1.5 million lessons

Offering lessons to children as young as nine years old, the Young Driver scheme has become the largest of its kind in the UK.

Expand 20mph zones for road safety, say fleet experts

After a reduction in injuries on Welsh roads, there are calls for 20mph speed limits to be used more widely throughout the UK.

Which lane should you use on an unmarked roundabout?

How do you know which lane to use when driving across an unmarked roundabout in the UK? Our advice will prevent you going round in circles.

How to overtake a road gritter without damaging your car

We explain how road gritters work and how to pass them safely – minimising the risk of stone chips or other damage to your car.

How to improve your vision when driving in the dark

The number of road accidents increases as the winter days get shorter. We explain how to improve your night vision and drive more safely.