RAC study: 88% of drivers dazzled by oncoming headlights
Nine-in-10 drivers (89%) think some or most car headlights on the UK’s roads are too bright, with an overwhelming majority of these (88%) saying they get dazzled by them while driving, a new RAC study of 2,700 drivers’ views has suggested.The problem of glare from headlights appears to be getting worse with 63% of drivers who get […]
IAM RoadSmart urges new government to prioritise drivers
IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s leading road safety charity and advocate, helping to improve driving and riding skills through courses and coaching, has called for the new government to prioritise the state of the road network in the country as well as road safety. IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said: “IAM RoadSmart welcomes the […]
National Highways: Impatient drivers put traffic officers in danger with ‘shocking’ manoeuvres
New footage released by National Highways reveals a series of frightening incidents where traffic officers and road workers have narrowly escaped serious injury because of the actions of dangerous drivers. Cameras captured one traffic officer jumping onto a verge as a speeding vehicle headed towards her, a car careering through the middle of roadworks and […]