It is a well known fact that pets look like their owners but according to research, people do look like their cars. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Vienna. They found that people could associate owners with the front of their vehicles. This follows similar research that says people perceive […]

The number of drivers pulled over for making a call or sending a message in Surrey has dropped by more than 1,300 last year. Statistics have revealed a gradual decline in fixed penalty notices issued to motorists for phone usage in the county since 2010. Research has shown that reaction times for drivers using a […]

A 12-year-old girl and seven other youngsters aged either 12 or 13 have been disqualified from driving, according to recently-released figures. These young offenders are among 230 people under the age of 17 who are currently disqualified, according to statistics from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) show. The driving bans won’t come into effect […]

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said that the high death toll directly caused by motorists using the phone whilst driving. This has influenced his decision to change the rules which would see the penalty for using your mobile at the wheel increase to six points on your licence. This would have a dramatic effect on […]

For many young drivers, one of the best experiences they can have is passing their driving test, and pulling up outside a friends house to pick them up, and take to the roads with a car full of friends, fully enjoying the freedom driving your own car can grant you. However many younger drivers may […]

The Hazard Perception Test has won an award for Road Safety. Research has showed that the Hazard Perception Test is associated with a fall in novice driver collisions. Since its introduction in 2002, it has been praised by many people for its effectiveness and focus on keeping Britain’s new drivers vigilant and safety aware. The […]

The government are considering tougher penalties for mobile phone use whilst driving after research showed that it slowed a driver’s reactions more than drink or drugs. Robert Goodwill, the road safety minister, said he would make a case to the Ministry of Justice for imposing tougher penalties. In addition, campaigners, including the Alliance of British […]

Car insurance costs are perhaps the biggest worry to new drivers once passing their test. Not only are new drivers subject to high premiums, but being within the age range of 17-25 also adds to the cost of the insurance. Here are Britannia’s top tips to lower the cost of your insurance if you have […]

Road safety campaigners and insurance companies have called for the law to be changed to make autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to be compulsory in all new cars. This new technology uses radar, camera and laser sensors fitted to the vehicle to detect potential collisions. The system works by using sensors fitted to the car which […]

According to Professor Russell Foster, a neuroscientist at Oxford University, an underlying health issue can seriously and dangerously compromise our concentration when driving. People who snore in their sleep can nod off at the wheel. According to research, snoring is caused when the muscles in the throat relax. If the throat closes completely, you stop […]