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A collection of articles about safety on the roads

What are dipped headlights and when to use them?
Learn what dipped headlights are and when to use them according to the Highway Code, to keep you and other road users safe.
Advice4 weeks ago
The technology making the roads safer
Car manufacturers are increasingly developing technologies to help prevent accidents, not just with other vehicles, but with pedestrians, cyclists...
Feature1 month ago
What are noise cameras? How do they work?
Noise cameras are being trialled across the UK to penalise loud cars and noisy exhausts. Find out what this means for you.
Advice2 years ago
How to drive in snow safely 2025
Read our advice on how to drive in snow and icy conditions, and tackle snow-covered roads like a pro.
Guide2 years ago
Highway Code 2022: what's actually changing?
The Highway Code will be updated from January 29, 2022 - here's everything you need to know.
News3 years ago
Video: Is your car’s computer causing crashes?
Are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, like active lane keeping assist and automatic braking, making journeys more dangerous? Rory explores the...
News4 years ago
Weather Warning: Advice for Driving in Heavy Rain and Floods
Drive through rain and bad weather with confidence this season with our tips and tricks on how to prepare and stay safe.
Guide6 years ago
Mandatory speed limiters on EU cars from July 2024
All new vehicles sold in Europe – including Northern Ireland but not Great Britain – will be fitted with a mandatory speed limiter from 2024 to keep...
News6 years ago
How to be a better driver and cyclist
There's no need for animosity on the road. Here are some top tips to help us all get along.
Feature6 years ago
How safe are our roads?
There’s still a long way to go before everyone can be safe and worry-free on our roads. But you can help.
Feature6 years ago
Why you shouldn’t use your phone while driving
Despite being illegal, plenty of drivers still use a phone behind the wheel. All too often, this has fatal results.
Feature6 years ago

Road safety

What are dipped headlights and when to use them?

The technology making the roads safer

What are noise cameras? How do they work?

How to drive in snow safely 2025

Highway Code 2022: what's actually changing?

Video: Is your car’s computer causing crashes?

Weather Warning: Advice for Driving in Heavy Rain and Floods

Mandatory speed limiters on EU cars from July 2024

How to be a better driver and cyclist

How safe are our roads?

Why you shouldn’t use your phone while driving

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