Driver Distraction
Untrustworthy tech: what Brits really think...
In-car infotainment: the system on your dashboard that gives you music, internet, Bluetooth, sat nav and lots more when you’re at the wheel. The infotainment
IAM RoadSmart calls for greater education o...
Government and vehicle manufacturers should enforce greater education of new in-car technology before drivers leave the forecourts or take delivery of their new vehicle, a
Poor satnav positioning could land you in t...
Poor positioning of satnav devices on car windscreens is posing a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Today’s large screen
In-car technology – a welcome addition or...
The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced a review of roads policing* that will look at ways of reducing road casualties and deaths, and is
Research highlights ‘serious concerns...
A new simulator study has found that in-car infotainment systems can impair driving performance to potentially dangerous levels. The study, commissioned by IAM RoadSmart and undertaken by
Driver safety: In the blink of an eye
Research from this year’s Road Safety Week (18-24 November) has revealed that nearly a third of drivers claim to have experienced a collision or near
What music makes you a worse driver
Listening to rock music behind the wheel could make you a worse driver, new research has revealed. Scientists at South China University of Technology have
Six tips to banish driver distractions
Recognising the danger of distractions and knowing how to keep them to a minimum is a vital part of driving safely. That’s why GEM Motoring
How hanging an air freshener or fluffy dice...
An air freshener hanging from your rear-view mirror could be enough to land you with a £1,000 fine and 3 points on your licence, police
Could mobile phones be banned in the car?
Following this morning’s Commons Transport Select Committee’s report, MPs will consider the total ban on drivers using their phones whether they are hand-held or hands-free.
