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Research shows support for 12-month learning period for new drivers

New research conducted by IAM RoadSmart has found “overwhelming” support for a 12-month minimum learning period for new drivers before they can take the practical driving test.

safety and risk management 10 Feb

Drive iQ launches revised version of safety and wellbeing programme

Following a consultation with fleets and insurers, Drive iQ has launched a new revision of its online driver safety and wellbeing programme.

safety and risk management 8 Feb

Potholes bigger issue than drink-driving, finds IAM RoadSmart

Potholes are perceived by motorists to be a more significant concern on the road, overtaking texting and drink-driving as a worsening problem, finds IAM RoadSmart.

potholes 8 Feb

Winter weather – tips for commercial drivers

Damian Penney, vice president at Lytx Europe, says fleet managers can communicate the "4 P's" to help keep commercial drivers safe on the road.

safety and risk management 5 Feb

TfL publishes collision data on new Vision Zero web portal

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new Vision Zero Dashboard tool, which enables people to access and interpret London’s road collision data more easily.

safety and risk management 12 Jan

At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

One in three of all road fatalities and more than one in five of all casualties occur in driving-for-work collisions, a new landmark study suggests.

safety and risk management 14 Dec

Tailgating collisions halve in five years

The number of reported road accidents where ‘following too close to another vehicle’ was a contributory factor has almost halved in the last five years, according to analysis by TrackDays.co.uk.

road safety 25 Nov

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Organisations and individuals have been recognised for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers at the UK Fleet Champions Awards, 2020.

safety and risk management 24 Nov

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Drivers want more speed cameras installed near schools to fine drivers travelling more than 10mph over the speed limit, a study by IAM RoadSmart has found.

safety and risk management 19 Nov

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

More than a quarter (28%) of male drivers admit they have driven above 100mph, more than three times the number of women, new research from Brake suggests.

safety and risk management 17 Nov

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

PACTS is urging the Government to change the way it reports road deaths to show danger as well as vulnerability.

road safety 17 Nov

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

With less than a week to go until Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live, DriveTech has announced the event will help mark its 30th anniversary.

11 Nov

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

In a new strategic agreement, Brightmile have agreed a partnership with DriveTech to strengthen its propositions to fleets.

10 Nov

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Fleets are being urged to take part in Brake’s Road Safety Week, which runs from November 16-22.

28 Oct

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

Police forces and safer roads partnerships are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on UK roads.

26 Oct

England’s 'best and worst' roads

A study by Citroen UK has revealed the best and worst maintained local roads across the country.

29 Sep

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Police forces across the UK will be targeting those who drive for work for a variety of common offences as part of Project Edward, the nationwide road safety campaign.

16 Sep

Speed cameras - revenue generating or road safety tools?

By Steven Baylis, partner at Lime Solicitors

24 Aug

‘No need to speed’ theme announced for Road Safety Week 2020

The theme for UK Road Safety Week 2020 has been announced as ‘No need to speed’, following findings that a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the street they live on.

12 Aug

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

Highways England will increase the basic speed at which motorists can drive through roadworks to 60mph.

27 Jul

road safety - Page 4

Research shows support for 12-month learning period for new drivers

Drive iQ launches revised version of safety and wellbeing programme

Potholes bigger issue than drink-driving, finds IAM RoadSmart

Winter weather – tips for commercial drivers

TfL publishes collision data on new Vision Zero web portal

At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

Tailgating collisions halve in five years

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

England’s 'best and worst' roads

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Speed cameras - revenue generating or road safety tools?

‘No need to speed’ theme announced for Road Safety Week 2020

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

road safety - Page 4

Research shows support for 12-month learning period for new drivers

Drive iQ launches revised version of safety and wellbeing programme

Potholes bigger issue than drink-driving, finds IAM RoadSmart

Winter weather – tips for commercial drivers

TfL publishes collision data on new Vision Zero web portal

At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

Tailgating collisions halve in five years

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

Fleets encouraged to act for Road Safety Week 2020

Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement

England’s 'best and worst' roads

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Speed cameras - revenue generating or road safety tools?

‘No need to speed’ theme announced for Road Safety Week 2020

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November