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An Unwanted Driverless Vehicle Symphony…
When people talk about their fears around AI, autonomous technology and self-driving cars, it’s usually about safety. It’s something vehicle manufacturers, governments and vehicle safety campaigners can all agree on – nailing the safety tech is crucial before a proper rollout… So, when Waymo obliged with a feature that helps their vehicles avoid low speed ... Read More
Road Safety Warnings Ahead of ‘Busiest’ August Bank Holiday
Road safety experts are urging drivers to take extra care while driving over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with traffic levels set to be the highest in almost a decade. The August Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year on the road as people head for a weekend away ... Read More
Working Remotely From Behind The Wheel?
Remote working is common practice for many people these days, although not for fleet drivers… And I’m not sure even AI can make that one a reality. But with remote working comes a few challenges, namely making sure you’ve got a proper set-up for your work and that the background for any Zoom or Teams ... Read More
Dangerous Driving Footage Captured on Dashcams Breaks Record
A record-breaking number of video reports via the National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDCSP) have been made so far in 2024. The figures come as reports of dangerous driving increase overall, with the number of road users also increasing. With more and more drivers having dashcams fitted instead of just fleet drivers and commercial drivers, ... Read More
100 Amphibious Cars, One Canal And A Swansong…
Amsterdam is a city famous for a lot of things, not least its canals. This year, Netherlands’ capital played host to the annual Amphibious Car Parade that moves countries each year. But despite 100 amphibious vehicles taking to Amsterdam’s canals for the eye-catching event, it might be the last time we see it for a ... Read More
Fatigue-Related Road Incidents Increase In Summer
The number of road collisions and incidents relating to fatigue rises during the summer months, according to recent data. A study from National Highways looked at the causes of incidents and a specific study into fatigue as a factor found that there are 59% more incidents where fatigue is a factor during the summer months. ... Read More
A Wet Towel And An Electric Car Probably Don’t Mix…
In news that will surprise nobody, wet towels and electric cars aren’t a great mix. Why is it even a question, you might ask? Well, it’s because a viral ‘hack’ for charging Tesla’s quicker has been quashed by Tesla themselves after concerns over safety. As you might expect, hacks, tips and tricks for getting the ... Read More
UK Drink Driving Deaths Hit 15-year High
The latest figures have revealed that the number of people killed in collisions involving drink driving offences have hit the highest level for 15 years. Estimates put the figure at 300 in 2022 (the latest year that data is currently available for) but the Department for Transport (DfT) estimates that the figure is as many ... Read More
Half Hot Dog, Half Car, Fully In Trouble…
Novelty vehicles are always good fun, whether it’s a UFO-themed car, a Mystery Machine van from Scooby Doo or the Ghostbusters car. But there’s one in particular which has become a bit of a pop culture icon – the Oscar Mayer hot dog-shaped Wienermobile. Oscar Mayer is famous for its hot dogs as well as ... Read More
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