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Car wing mirror that flashes red when a cyclist is approaching could stop drivers opening the door into their path Sensors and cameras will automatically detect nearby road users Red lights around the wing mirror and the door will flash when triggered An alert will also sound to make both driver and cyclist aware of danger … Read more
People driving expensive cars are more dangerous to pedestrians, and the more valuable their vehicles are the less likely they are to stop at zebra crossings. Researchers from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas had people attempt to cross the road while noting the estimated value of the cars that did and didn’t stop. … Read more
An independent transport watchdog has launched a new campaign to encourage motorists to report terrible road signage on major roads and motorways. The number of signs being hidden by overgrown bushes, missing large sections due to damage or targeted scrap metal theft, or simply providing confusing instructions are littering busy routes, according to Transport Focus. … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,600 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 79,000 have been infected. But experts predict the true number of people with the disease could be as high as … Read more
Road signs ‘put drivers at risk’ because many are hidden behind overgrown trees or have large sections missing, safety campaigners say Drivers are missing out on important information because many signs are hidden Transport Focus blames Highways England for the shoddy upkeep of the signs Organisation wants drivers to report examples as part of Sort … Read more
Coronavirus bus drivers still haven’t worn protective hazmat suits in Britain as they drove 32 British and European cruise passengers wearing face masks to two-week quarantine. Exposed drivers and medical officers were pictured taking the tourists, who were on-board the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess, on the 217-mile trip to Arrowe Park Hospital in the Wirral after … Read more
Fuel duty ‘could go UP for the first time in a DECADE’ hitting 37 million drivers in the pocket as Dominic Cummings looks to raise £4billion for Boris Johnson’s investment plans – despite election pledge to keep the tax frozen New chancellor Rishi Sunak said to be ready to increase petrol and diesel levy The … Read more
£5 BILLION is needed to fight the pothole plague as tens of thousands more could endanger drivers, cyclists and pedestrians if the government fails to act Analysis warns 1000s more potholes could endanger drivers, cyclist and walkers The research said there could be 650,000 unrepaired craters in roads by 2030 Calls for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to … Read more
Radio host Jackie O reveals why she NEVER speaks to Uber drivers and prefers the ‘quiet mode’ option – as Kyle Sandilands calls her a ‘snob’ By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:26 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 04:43 GMT, 20 February 2020 While Uber’s ‘quiet mode’ option has generated plenty of … Read more
Uber’s new tool lets riders report drivers for things like ‘harsh braking’ and ‘inappropriate remarks’ The ‘safety incident’ feature makes it easier to report more minor offenses Infractions include ‘harsh braking’ and ‘distracted driving’ The tool is only the latest safety feature for Uber, which implemented RideCheck to determine if a vehicle has been in … Read more