Category Archives: Road Safety

Safety teams rescue kitten from fast-moving traffic

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jack

Have you ever been stuck in traffic and wondered what was causing the hold-up? Perhaps an individual has suffered a collision and is busy making a claim with his or her car insurance provider, roadworks could be interrupting the traffic … Continue reading →

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Potholes in West Sussex have been made worse by December’s floods

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jack

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has warned drivers in the area, and those planning on travelling through it, that there has been an increase in the quantity and size of potholes. The flooding suffered in the area during the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Pedestrians may pose a distraction to drivers in the summer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jack

There are plenty of hazardous driving behaviours which could result in a motorist being involved in a road traffic accident and, consequently, finding it difficult to receive cheap car insurance upon renewal. However, one dangerous activity usually only takes place … Continue reading →

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Drivers unaware of November’s tyre labelling legislation

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jack

A OnePoll survey conducted on behalf of rubber manufacturer Lanxess has found that a large proportion of UK motorists are still unaware that a tyre labelling regulation is coming into effect on the 1st of November this year. The EU … Continue reading →

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Study highlights a link between video games and dangerous driving

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jack

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) states young drivers are more likely to suffer a traffic accident than more seasoned motorists due to a variety of different reasons, such as inexperience, poor hazard perception, and overconfidence. However, … Continue reading →

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Online safe driving course for school children

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Jack

Some parents are understandably worried when their child reaches the age at which they can start taking driving lessons that will eventually lead to young driver car insurance and negotiating the UK’s roads alone. However, one scheme called Drive IQ, … Continue reading →

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Report suggest that drivers need specialised training on rural roads

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jack

Research on inexperienced motorists and car accidents has always shown that young drivers and rural roads are an area of special concern. However, most of these reports have mainly focused on where the accidents occurred and not where the driver … Continue reading →

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Motorway v other roads – where do you feel safest?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jack

It’s a good question, isn’t it – where exactly do you feel safest driving your car? As a young driver, my immediate answer wouldn’t be on a motorway because I don’t have that much experience on them, but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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My, my, it’s a Motorway!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jack

There’s been a lot in the press recently about young drivers on motorways and how the Government wants to see motorway driving skills taught as part of learner-driver training schemes. Much of the reaction to the proposal has been positive, … Continue reading →

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Safer roads for all with telematics technology

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jack

The Times has launched a safe cycling campaign – Cities fit for Cycling – following its major report on a horrific bicycle accident in November which has left one of its news reporters suffering life-altering injuries. Among the eight points … Continue reading →

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