Most of us would agree to wanting to be safe drivers, and this is something that we are all trying to do when we are out on the roads. But it’s one thing knowing that, and quite another actually making it a reality. If you are wondering what you can do to be safer driving, …
Some may find it to be a tricky process when looking to apply for their first time learner’s permit.
Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by many drivers, this is why road safety organization GEM Motoring Assist is giving some simple solutions that can make a big difference for comfort and safety.
Road users are being warned of the dangers posed by fog, following a yellow weather warning from Met Éireann.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries among older age groups. Data, gathered from 2016 to 2020, shows that 31% of pedestrian fatalities are aged 65 and older and that the majority of fatal collisions involving these older pedestrians occurred on urban roads. This new campaign …
Europe has become the first region in the world to start using an ice grip symbol for tyres. The first EU tyre labels for all-season tyres, summer tyres, and non-studded winter tyres started selling in 2012. But now the labels have changed, a snow grip symbol and QR code leading to a massive new database …
The COVID-19 pandemic has been akin to a car crash for the UK’s health and economy. But collateral damage caused by the virus has also had an impact on other areas of people’s lives. As many people embraced staying at home, many cars were left to languish on driveways. But since social gatherings, offices, and …
Tyres are a contributory factor in 14 deaths on Irish roads each year and road-safety professionals are encouraging all motorists to carry out three essential tyre checks as we head into Irish Road Safety Week 2021.
If you’ve driven after dark or on a wet day, you’ve seen it. A car up ahead with no rear lights illuminated, barely visible on the road. As of September 1st 2021, in Canada, all new vehicles must have both headlights and taillights that turn themselves on at dark and dashboards that stay dark if …
Mayo County Council is reminding drivers to be extra vigilant on the roads this autumn, with the rutting season in our midst. At this time of year the male fallow deer is unpredictable and can travel several miles a day in search of a mate, crossing roads in the process. The most common times for …