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Safety

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New Assisted Driving Grading introduced to help clarify safety technology

A new system of Assisted Driving Grading, which aims to help drivers understand how to use the safety technology incorporated into nearly all new cars, has been launched.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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Motorway roadworks speed limit could increase to 60mph

Speed limits in motorway roadworks could increase from 50 to 60mph following a government trial.

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By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Wear your three-point seatbelt… or face a three-point penalty

GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months ago
Motoring

A million drivers admit to using mobiles on every car journey

One is Six drivers have admitted to breaking the law at some point in the last year by using their phone while driving.

By SWVaux Staff, 11 months11 months ago
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Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears


No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.

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By SWVaux Staff, 12 months12 months ago
Motoring

Horrifying X-ray shows why you should not put your feet on the dashboards

A Welsh police officer has shared an X-ray of an injury sustained by a front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a crash.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
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Speed limiters to be fitted to all new cars from 2022

All new cars launched from 2022 will need to be equipped with speed limiting equipment and the wiring for in-built breathalysers, following a decision by the European Council.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year ago
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Safety organisation slams ‘out-of-date’ eyesight test for driving

GEM Motoring Assist says the current eyesight test for drivers is long out of date and not fit for purpose. GEM is calling for a detailed check of every driver’s visual acuity and field of view every 10 years.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
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Half of drivers think an MOT guarantees their car is safe for a whole year

Almost half of drivers believe an MOT is a guarantee their car will be safe to drive for the next 12 months.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
Motoring

Drivers risking accidents and fines because they can’t afford repairs

Drivers are risking their safety by putting off essential work on their car, with some resorting to DIY fixes to keep themselves on the road.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
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Ban On Drivers Using Hands-Free Phones ‘Should Be Considered’

A ban on drivers using mobile phones in hands-free mode should be considered, MPs have said.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
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Attention deficit—millions of drivers causing road collisions when using mobile phones

New research reveals that over 2.7 million drivers have had a collision or veered off the road in the last two years because they were distracted by their mobile phone.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year1 year ago
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EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory

The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
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Is your Sat Nav Position Legal?

Positioning of satnav devices on windscreens poses a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
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Daytime running lights causing confusing for drivers

A new study reveals daytime running lights (DRLs), which have been required to be fitted to all new cars since 2011, may be causing confusion for drivers.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
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EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars

The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
Motoring

Coca Cola Designated Driver Campaign – Buy One Get One Free Back for it’s 11th Year

For the 11th year in a row, Coca-Cola are bringing back their Designated Driver campaign.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years ago
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Third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater

More than a third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater if they found one following them down the road, according to new research.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
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Government launches two-year plan to improve road safety

The government has announced measures to tackle road rage and encourage mutual respect between road users as part of a two-year plan to improve road safety.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago
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8 in 10 drivers struggle with ‘badly designed’ box junctions

Eight out of ten motorists will “struggle” to get through so-called ‘yellow box’ junctions without stopping, according to a new study.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 years ago

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