Driving Safety

In the line with the effects of COVID-19 and the development of an expansive online sales system, Chinese car manufacturer Geely have launched a contactless home delivery system. This system is said to directly deliver new vehicles to people’s homes or place of work as opposed to a dealership.

Tests have shown that reaction times were five times slower for those using infotainment systems in cars than a person drug or drink driving. Shockingly, further tests showed that reaction times when using touch controls rather than voice control were found to be worse than texting while driving.

As part of the new government ‘transport revolution’, plans have been laid out to allow electric scooters on UK roads. Transport booking systems and medical delivery drones have also been mentioned as ways to revolutionise our transport systems. Trials for e-scooters are to begin soon in four major transport zones.

It can be frustrating when road signs are out of date, unclear or damaged, especially if you are relying on them to direct you during a journey. A nationwide campaign has been launched to help with this problem, encouraging road users to report signs that could increase driver stress and even make our roads less safe.

Tesla Model X’s automatic brakes saved two families from being crushed by a 400-year-old oak tree during Storm Dennis.

Recent road crash figures have shown that drink-driving is still a prominent and problematic issue.

Millions of child car seats end up in landfill every year, which equates to a lot of recyclable material being wasted.

There has been serious concern expressed about the levels of safety for motorists using smart motorways.

Following investigations into Northern Ireland’s MOT test centres, vehicle lift faults have become a cause for concern in terms of safety.