Road Safety

Advice

Richard Aucock - January 19, 2024 0

We explain how road gritters work and how to overtake them safely – minimising the risk of stone chips and other damage to your vehicle.

Advice

Motoring Research team - January 2, 2024 0

Driving in heavy rain can be hazardous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safe in wet weather.

Advice

Motoring Research team - November 8, 2023 3

Emergency refuge areas are a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. We explain how to use them.

Advice

Motoring Research team - July 24, 2023 0

A car accident caused by tiredness is 50 percent more likely to result in death or serious injury. Here is how to stay alert when driving.

Advice

John Redfern - July 17, 2023 0

Driving with blue lights and sirens gives the emergency services exemption from some rules of the Highway Code. Here's how you can help them.

Advice

Motoring Research team - May 22, 2023 0

How do you know which lane to use when driving across an unmarked UK roundabout? This advice guide will stop you going round in circles.

Advice

Motoring Research team - May 22, 2023 0

The DVSA has official guidance to report lorry, bus and coach operators for road safety issues. We explain how the process works.

Advice

Motoring Research team - April 2, 2023 7

We explain the circumstances when you should not slow down or stop to let an emergency vehicle pass on the road.

Advice

Motoring Research team - March 19, 2023 0

A U-turn is a 180-degree turn in the road, so you end up facing in the opposite direction. Here's how to make the manoeuvre safely.

Car News

John Redfern - March 14, 2023 0

New cloud-based software is being tested by Skoda to alert drivers when trains are approaching level crossings. Here's how it works.