Road Safety

New government campaign warns of dangerous fake car parts

Launched by the Intellectual Property Office, the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign aims to raise awareness of fake parts among drivers.

One-in-six UK motorists class their driving skills as ‘bad’

Research by Isuzu has uncovered worrying details on how British drivers actually assess their own abilities on the road

When you should NOT allow an emergency vehicle to overtake

There are certain circumstances when you should not slow down or stop to allow an emergency vehicle pass on the road. We explain the rules.

Roadside recovery services can now use red flashing lights

After a five-year safety campaign, UK roadside recovery and breakdown operators can now apply to use flashing red lights.

Number of drivers tailgating has DOUBLED, says AA survey

More drivers in the UK are speeding, tailgating and hogging the middle lane on the motorway, according to AA research.

3 in 4 people killed on UK roads are male

The number of road deaths declined in 2023, but new government statistics show that men account for 75 percent of fatalities.

How to make a safe U-turn

A U-turn is a 180-degree turn in the road, so your car ends up facing in the opposite direction. Here is how to make the manoeuvre safely.

How to stay awake and alert when driving long distances

A car accident caused by tiredness is 50 percent more likely to result in death or serious injury. Here is how to stay alert when driving.

Skoda is testing a way to stop near-misses at level crossings

New cloud-based software is being tested by Skoda to alert drivers when trains are approaching level crossings. Here's how it works.

Could the Babyark be the safest child car seat in the world?

Designed by Frank Stephenson, the Babyark seat incorporates 14 sensors, carbon fibre construction and nature-inspired protection.