70% of British drivers break little known laws
New research has shown that more than 70% of British drivers are breaking a little-known law, which could see them facing fines of up to £1,000 or points on their licence.
Six steps to avoid a tyre blowout
With summer holidays underway, travellers are being advised to check their tyre conditions to prevent a blowout. The holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com are urging people to check the conditions of their car to prevent serious consequences from occurring. Warmer conditions can lead to heated air expanding inside the tyres, which ultimately leads to …
Road Safe NI and Pocket Box launch free vehicle management app
Road Safe NI, the road safety charity in Northern Ireland, has teamed up with Pocket Box to launch a free vehicle management app that helps motorists to keep road legal and compliant. The Road Safe NI-branded tool – available for both Apple and Android smartphones – is designed to overcome many of the headaches of …
Keeping road safe this Christmas
UK road safety and breakdown organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, is offering a line-up of safer driving tips for the 12 days of Christmas. The many pressures of the festive season mean it’s often easy to let good habits slip, so here is a reminder of the importance of staying safe while driving during the holidays. …
National be safe be seen day
Ahead of ‘National Be Safe Be Seen Day’, Tomorrow (21st December), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on the public to be safe on the road by being seen! Drivers are being urged to use their dipped headlights during the day if they do not have Daytime Running Lights (DRL). …
Debunking Driving Test Myths
When you’re learning to drive, everybody is an expert. Whether it’s a parent giving their two cents on the best way to ace the test first-time, or a friend sharing their horror story of how they failed, everyone has their opinion on driving tests and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.
Most drivers guilty of tailgating
New research by UK company, BookMyGarage.com, suggests more than 13 million UK drivers have tailgated another vehicle at some point.
New road safety strategy launched
Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has launched Ireland’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The primary aim of the government’s new road safety strategy is to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Irish roads by 50% over the next 10 years. This means reducing deaths on Ireland’s …
“NotEven1” Campaign launches
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are asking all motorists to prioritise their performance behind the wheel and never ever drink and drive.
Helpful winter driving tips
Driving in winter can be difficult, and fog frequently makes the dark mornings and evenings more dangerous. It is important to know exactly how to adapt your driving behaviour to suit the weather conditions at the time.