Safety

Europe mandates new car safety tech for 2022

Human error accounts for 90 percent of injuries and fatalities on our roads, which is why the European Commission is making these safety systems mandatory.

A third of drivers are SCARED of night driving

A new survey shows that around a third (31 percent) of drivers are scared of driving in the dark. Here are some ways to improve your vision at night.

Election 2019: charity launches manifesto for road safety

With a General Election on the way, charity IAM RoadSmart has come up with a seven-point road safety manifesto to cut casualties.

Driver eye test ‘not fit for purpose’, says safety group

A road safety organisation is calling for an overhaul of the current eye test for drivers, arguing that drivers should be tested every 10 years.

Opinion: Too few of us care about mobile phone use

Seventeen percent of drivers admit to checking texts, emails or social media when driving, but just 12 percent say mobile phone use is their biggest concern

Smart motorways should be banned, says road safety group

A road safety and breakdown organisation is calling for an immediate halt to the smart motorway network – but Highways England insists they are safe.

A dangerous false economy: why you should avoid fake car parts

A discovery of counterfeit spark plugs in Australia has prompted a reminder that saving money by buying fake car parts is a false economy.

Cycling and walking group backs pavement parking ban

The Walking and Cycling Alliance (WACA) has backed calls for the government to introduce a ban on parking on pavements and in cycle lanes.

What is London’s Direct Vision Standard?

The Direct Vision Standard for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes comes into force in October 2020. Here's everything you need to know.

Autonomous alert: the 12 obstacles for self-driving cars

Safety organisation Thatcham Research outlines the 12 principles required for the safe adoption of automated driving