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Hands-free phones ‘just as distracting’ as hand-held devices

New research from the University of Sussex has found driving while talking on a hands-free phone can be just as distracting as talking on a hand-held mobile.

8 Jun

Drivers unaware of how dangerous they are on the road

A new report by Hitachi Capital shows nine in 10 drivers consider themselves to be “safer than most” despite 95% of crashes being caused by driver error.

2 Jun

Brake offers fleets help with reporting, recording and analysis of incident data

Brake has released new resources through Brake Professional aimed at helping fleet operators improve their reporting, recording and analysis of incident data.

1 Jun

Brake: ‘New drivers should be restricted’

A new study by Brake, the road safety charity, has revealed 92% of people back some kind of restriction for newly qualified drivers.

24 May

Brake extends deadline for Fleet Safety Awards

Due to last minute interest, Brake has extended its Fleet Safety Awards deadline until June 3.

23 May

Car traffic reaches record levels in 2015

Road Transport figures from the Department for Transport show that car traffic reached a new peak in 2015.

20 May

Limited places available for Brake training course

Brake, the road safety charity, has limited spaces left on its training courses to help companies improve the safety of their at-work drivers.

16 May

Brake invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey

Road safety charity Brake is inviting all organisations with employees who drive for work to take part in its annual fleet safety survey.

11 May

Last chance to book for Brake Fleet Safety Conference

Brake is urging fleet operators to book on to its Fleet Safety Conference, as the event is close to selling out.

10 May

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Brake is urging the government to make sure there are no delays to the implementation of new ‘real world’ car emissions (RDE) tests scheduled for introduction in 2017.

25 Apr

Brake launches 'six simple things' pledge programme

Brake is launching its Road Safety Week campaign with a pledge programme, focusing on 'six simple steps'.

18 Mar

Agenda confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference

Road safety charity Brake has confirmed the speaker line-up for its Fleet Safety Conference.

2 Mar

One in 14 drive at least once a month after taking drugs

One in 14 (7%) admit to driving at least once a month after taking drugs, according to a survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line.

1 Mar

VisionTrack joins with Brake to promote road safety

In-vehicle CCTV specialist, VisionTrack, has partnered with national road safety charity Brake to help promote safer driving across the UK.

15 Feb

Festive campaign catches more people drug-driving than ever before

The Christmas and New Year drink- and drug-driving campaign caught more people who got behind the wheel after taking drugs in England or Wales than ever before.

29 Jan

Drink driving figures rise in Scotland over Christmas

Drink drive figures in Scotland rose by a third over the 2015 Christmas period.

27 Jan

Brake and Arval to deliver employer road safety training

Brake and Arval are to run a series of training courses throughout the UK to help companies improve the safety of their at-work drivers.

25 Jan

Brake backs new bill demanding improved justice for road crime victims

Road safety charity Brake is backing Leeds North West MP Greg Mullholland as he aims to change the law to improve justice for the victims of road crime.

12 Jan

Safety: 'Real-life experience videos can change the mindset of even the most hardened driver'

Winners at the 2015 Brake Fleet Safety Awards share the secrets behind their successful road risk policies. Andrew Ryan reports

Business profiles - fleet 12 Jan

Almost three quarters of drivers take life-threatening risks on icy roads

As the weather is forecast to turn colder, a new study is highlighting the risks too many drivers are taking in bad weather.

11 Jan

Brake - Page 10

Hands-free phones ‘just as distracting’ as hand-held devices

Drivers unaware of how dangerous they are on the road

Brake offers fleets help with reporting, recording and analysis of incident data

Brake: ‘New drivers should be restricted’

Brake extends deadline for Fleet Safety Awards

Car traffic reaches record levels in 2015

Limited places available for Brake training course

Brake invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey

Last chance to book for Brake Fleet Safety Conference

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Brake launches 'six simple things' pledge programme

Agenda confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference

One in 14 drive at least once a month after taking drugs

VisionTrack joins with Brake to promote road safety

Festive campaign catches more people drug-driving than ever before

Drink driving figures rise in Scotland over Christmas

Brake and Arval to deliver employer road safety training

Brake backs new bill demanding improved justice for road crime victims

Safety: 'Real-life experience videos can change the mindset of even the most hardened driver'

Almost three quarters of drivers take life-threatening risks on icy roads

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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Brake - Page 10

Hands-free phones ‘just as distracting’ as hand-held devices

Drivers unaware of how dangerous they are on the road

Brake offers fleets help with reporting, recording and analysis of incident data

Brake: ‘New drivers should be restricted’

Brake extends deadline for Fleet Safety Awards

Car traffic reaches record levels in 2015

Limited places available for Brake training course

Brake invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey

Last chance to book for Brake Fleet Safety Conference

Brake backs introduction of real-world emissions tests following inquiry

Brake launches 'six simple things' pledge programme

Agenda confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference

One in 14 drive at least once a month after taking drugs

VisionTrack joins with Brake to promote road safety

Festive campaign catches more people drug-driving than ever before

Drink driving figures rise in Scotland over Christmas

Brake and Arval to deliver employer road safety training

Brake backs new bill demanding improved justice for road crime victims

Safety: 'Real-life experience videos can change the mindset of even the most hardened driver'

Almost three quarters of drivers take life-threatening risks on icy roads

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