40mph Speed Limit for Rural Roads
A new 40mph speed limit could soon be introduced to many rural roads after the Department for Transport will make it easier for local authorities to introduce the limit on the quietest rural roads. The new guidance will also make it easier for local authorities to put 20mph zones in place. The consultation document says […]
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Jul, 16, 2012
Motorists Get Distracted by Sat Navs
A new study has shown that motorists following complicated sat nav instructions tend to drive faster with more steering variations. During the study volunteers were set tasks by a computer which mimicked the instructions given by a navigation device. The study also showed that motorists were also less likely to notice pedestrians who might be […]
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- Jun, 07, 2012
British Road Network Could be Privatised
David Cameron has outlined a proposal for putting private companies in charge of the country’s roads in a bid to attract investment and heal public finances. Cameron told the Institution of Civil Engineers that the government cannot afford to improve the road system without money from the private sector and that gridlock on some routes […]
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- Mar, 20, 2012
Motorists ‘switch off’ After 11 Minutes
Esure, the car insurance provider, has conducted a study into the driving habits and attention span of drivers in the UK. The study, of 1003 motorists, showed that on average, drivers switch off and go into autopilot mode just 11 minutes into a long journey. Boredom seems to be a problem for drivers during car […]
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- Mar, 01, 2012
Street lights to be dimmed
Thousands of miles of A-class roads could soon be a little darker under a plan to save money and reduce carbon emissions. The Highways Agency, which has has already turned off the lights on more than 80 miles of the motorway network, has been told by the Government to “minimise obtrusive light” either by switching […]
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- Feb, 27, 2012
New Drug Driving Law Considered
The Department for Transport is setting up the panel of academics and scientists to advise on whether or not drug-driving rules could be implemented in a similar way to the UK’s current drink-driving laws. Department for Transport figures show that drug driving was cited by police as a “contributory factor” in 1,094 road traffic accidents […]
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- Jan, 04, 2012
Young Passengers ‘fear for their safety in cars’
A new survey, by road safety charity Brake and QBE Insurance found, suggests that 54% of the 8,110 people aged between 15 to 25 surveyed have been put at risk by young people speeding, while 24% had been in a car after the driver had taken drugs or alcohol. The survey also found that 21% […]
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- Nov, 22, 2011
2.7 Million Drivers With Bad Eye Sight
A recent survey from Ensure, car insurance provider, has shown that 2.7 million drivers admitted they would probably fail a driving test if they were to take it again because of poor eyesight. 50% of those questioned by the insurer revealed their eyesight had deteriorated since the time they’d first taken their driving test, while […]
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- Nov, 01, 2011
Driven Mad – 70% of Motorists Affected by Road Rage
A recent study by Admiral, car insurance provider, has shown that over 70 per cent of car insurance customers admit to getting angry with other motorists while behind the wheel of their car. The poll of 3,000 drivers, 1,500 men and 1,500 women, found that 9% of drivers admitted to attacking another motorist. However, even […]
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- Oct, 28, 2011
80mph Speed Limit on Motorway in 2013
Back in May MJP Motoring mentioned that a 80mph motorway speed limit could be introduced On the 29th September Philip Hammond, transport secretary, said that he will launch a consultation later this year with a view to introducing the new 80mph motorway speed limit in 2013. He said “Britain’s roads should be the arteries of […]
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- Sep, 30, 2011