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British motorists call for eye tests to become part of driving test

Published 30 January 2020
By James Allen
A majority of British drivers overwhelmingly believe learner drivers need to pass an eye test before they're given a full UK driving licence.
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Carpool Karaoke 'endorses distracted driving'

The popular talk show segment Carpool Karaoke is "promoting dangerous driving", according to a UK police sergeant who campaigns for road safety.
Published 28 January 2020
More than four-fifths of drivers can't stick to a 20mph speed limit

Rock music makes drivers more likely to speed

Rock anthems may make great driving tunes, but new research suggests they may make you more likely to break the speed limit or crash.
Published 23 September 2019
Dazzled drivers believe car headlights are becoming too bright

Car headlights are too bright, drivers warn

A new study suggests an overwhelming majority of drivers believe modern car headlights are becoming far brighter than necessary.
Published 11 June 2019
One in eight motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving

One in eight have fallen asleep while driving

A survey has found 13% of drivers have nodded off when driving — prompting the AA to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of drowsiness.
Published 02 November 2018
Motorists warned of over-reliance on automated driver assist technologies

Motorists warned of reliance on driver assists

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP have highlighted the risks of relying on driver aids, after tests showed the assists vary wildly from car to car.
Published 19 October 2018