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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them. SMART motorways were officially introduced this time last year to replace Managed Motorways as the solution to the nation’s congested motorways but concerns have been raised over their safety. England’s first ‘all-lane […]
Closed lanes, tailbacks, delays, injury and even loss of life are just some of the tyre related consequences that have inspired a new set of advisory messages to drivers travelling on the UK’s motorways. ‘Safe tyres save lives’ is a new message being seen by drivers on overhead message boards in a bid to help […]
You may have seen the news reporting that middle lane hogs and tailgaters now open themselves up for a hefty £100 fixed penalty notices from police and authorities. To tackle what is being described as anti-social motoring, a crackdown has been planned in the form of a statement to Parliament. Transport minister Stephen Hammond said: […]
What do you fear when driving on the motorway? GEM Motoring Assist has commissioned another survey into the driving habits of the nation. Let me know if you’re suprised by the results! A survey carried out by breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist today revealed that UK motorists believe tailgating is the most […]
The Telegraph has a new article that states many of us clock up hundreds of miles extra per year, due to the fact that we have an irrational fear of motorways. Why irrational? Well, not only are they the quickest roads most often to get from point a to point b, but they’re statistically actually […]
Auto Express has written about some recent research by the DfT, which states that half of us speed beyond 70mph when on motorways. Given that is the case, perhaps the next question should be about road safety – yet apparently there were 12% less deaths on our roads last year than previous. So, what should […]