According to a study late in 2022, more than 200 breakdowns were recorded every single day in November and December because of damage caused by potholes. Potholes are caused by a multitude of factors, including water freezing and then expanding into small cracks, causing the road surface to crack and break apart. The issue is ... Read More
If you’ve ever parked in one of those giant car parks at theme parks, at the airport or outside of a sports stadium, you might have forgotten where you parked. We’ve all been there – it says ‘Zone N’ somewhere nearby but now it’s dark and you’re wondering where you left the car… Well, that’s ... Read More
When it comes to driving safely in the winter, most of us know the basics. We all know we need to keep an ice scraper handy and we’re all well aware that icy, snowy, wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions. But when it comes to staying safe on the roads as the temperatures plummet, ... Read More
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s a time for family, joy, and celebration. (And for mince pies!) But it’s also a time when the roads are busy in wintery conditions and that can be dangerous. With the hustle and bustle of the festive season as we all rush around trying to get ... Read More
The festive season is well and truly here, which means it’s a time for family, joy, and celebration. But it’s also that time of year when the roads get especially busy and in the cold, wind and rain, that can mean it’s a dangerous time to be on the road. With the hustle and bustle ... Read More
When it comes to road safety, it’s always important to have your wits about you – that goes without saying. But a recent study of telematics data has been looking at whether or not there are days and times of the week when accidents are more likely… And it turns out, there are: The most ... Read More
Experts are calling for smarter solutions, such as AI cameras, to be introduced to help tackle the distracted driving issue. Distracted driving encompasses a range of issues behind the wheel, including most notably the use of mobile phones. Despite a change in the law in the last couple of years that reflected the way that ... Read More
For any fleet owner, keeping track of your vehicles is a given. Knowing who’s driving which vehicle, what route they’re on, when they need servicing and when they’re due for replacement is all pretty essential. But then again, you probably don’t expect a 12-year-old to commandeer one, do you? That’s precisely what happened in Ann ... Read More
Self-driving vehicles may once have seemed like something reserved only for sci-fi films, but today, they’re a very real prospect. Around the world, trains, trams, cars, HGVs, buses and various modes of transport have made the switch to driverless… But the question that always reappears is how safe are self-driving vehicles? In the UK, ... Read More
Earlier this year, Wales officially welcomed in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph. Since then, it’s been a hot topic and there’s been a lot of talk around whether England, Scotland and Northern Ireland might follow the lead of Wales. The move hasn’t been universally ... Read More