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Pothole Damage Leaves UK Drivers Facing £3.3bn Annual Repair Bill
Britain's deteriorating road network is costing motorists an estimated £3.3 billion every year in vehicle repairs, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. The findings reveal that 23% of UK drivers have experienced damage to their vehicle after striking a pothole within the last 12 months, highlighting the growing financial burden caused by poorly maintained roads.
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AA Calls For More Traffic Officers As Road Policing Numbers Continue To Decline
The AA is urging the Government to recruit an additional 1,000 dedicated traffic police officers after new Home Office figures revealed that the number of specialist roads policing officers across England and Wales has fallen once again.
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Drivers More Likely To Pass Their Practical Than Theory Test, Says AA Driving School
Three decades after the UK introduced the driving theory test, new research from AA Driving School suggests many motorists feel less confident about their knowledge of the Highway Code than their ability behind the wheel.
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New Analysis Reveals Speeding Rise During Summer Months
Drivers are continuing to be caught travelling at dangerously excessive speeds on Britain's roads, with new analysis from the RAC revealing that the majority of police forces recorded motorists driving at least twice the speed limit on 30mph roads last year.
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Majority Of UK Drivers Unclear On Middle Lane Motorway Rules
A significant number of UK motorists remain confused about the rules surrounding middle lane driving, despite the offence carrying financial penalties and the potential to increase risks on the motorway network, according to new research from Nextbase.
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Drivers Warned Over Breakdown Risks When Travelling In Europe
New research from the AA suggests many UK motorists heading abroad by car may be underprepared for breakdowns while driving on the continent, with a significant number admitting they have not fully considered what they would do if their vehicle failed overseas. According to a survey of 13,136 drivers, almost half (44%) said they had previously driven their own vehicle in Europe. However, despite the popularity of self-drive holidays, a notable proportion of motorists may be overlooking the risks associated with travelling far from home.
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Horses Detect Near-Silent Electric Vehicles, Study Finds
A Scottish-led scientific study has found that horses may be more aware of approaching electric vehicles (EVs) than the riders handling them, raising fresh considerations for road safety as quieter cars become more common.
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Scotland Among UK Areas Most Affected by Motor Insurance Fraud
Several Scottish locations have been identified among the UK's leading motor insurance fraud hotspots following new analysis by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). The study examined 3.3 million motor insurance claims and comes as fraudulent vehicle insurance claims rose by 12% over the past year.
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One In Three Drivers Admit Tailgating As Regions With Worst Road Etiquette Named
New research from National Highways has revealed widespread tailgating and declining road etiquette, with one in three drivers admitting they follow the vehicle in front too closely.
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UK Car Insurance Premiums Fall Sharply In Biggest Annual Drop For A Decade
Comprehensive car insurance premiums in the UK have fallen by 16% over the past year, marking the largest annual decrease in more than a decade, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, produced in partnership with WTW.
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