Acusensus boss calls young driver mobile use “worrying and alarming” as he calls for more technology enforcement
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus says new figures showing a growing number of young drivers are illegally using mobile phones shows technological enforcement solutions are vital in keeping our roads safe. The RAC’s annual report on motoring quotes research suggesting the number of young drivers using phones behind the wheel has […]
IAM RoadSmart: Young drivers are filming themselves driving for social media posts
Over 30 per cent of 18-26 year old drivers have taken photographs or recorded video footage while they are driving, a new IAM RoadSmart survey has revealed, with 57% admitting that they subsequently uploaded the content to a social media platform. The survey also indicated that 41% of young drivers have got behind the wheel […]
Young drivers the focus for Westcotec
Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec will once again be a key sponsor at this year’s Young Driver Focus, taking place at the RAC Club in London on Wednesday 22 May. According to Westcotec managing diector Chris Spinks, the event offers an opportunity for better understanding of the risks faced by young drivers, and for […]
Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life-saving campaign
A new Government campaign to remind young men to CLICK their seat belt in a bid to shift attitudes and save lives on roads across England and Wales has been launched. Every week, four young people aged 17 to 29-years-old are either killed or seriously injured on our roads when not wearing a seat belt, […]
Researchers highlight the value of ADAS to new drivers
It’s one of the ironies of the improvement in safety features in cars – the more expensive the car, the more features there are, which means the drivers who probably need them most, don’t have them. This is because younger drivers who by definition have the least experience, tend to own older vehicles. Therefore features […]
