Car News recent articles in category Road Safety
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Driver distractions - mobile phones
Dangers of mobile phone use while driving We previously discussed the act of 'Rubbernecking' in another article which played a role in driver distractions and how we could combat this. An even bigger driver distraction that we all fall victim to is the use of our mobile phones. It is something that needs to be addressed. Nowadays we can't go...
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Incident screens to prevent rubbernecking
Ireland behind the times in road accident management strategy Accidents happen on our roads every day and they are something we have all become used to, especially on Ireland's busiest motorway, the M50. A huge and persistent problem when there is an accident on our main roads is passing motorists who slow down to take a look at the scene...
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Caution urged on roads as snow and ice warning comes into effect
Caution urged as snow and ice warning comes into effect today. Much of Ireland is under a Status Yellow warning today for snow and ice. Snow showers have affected much of the country and the weather warning remains in effect until midnight tonight. AA Roadwatchwarned of very slippery conditions on roads in parts of Cavan, Longford and Roscommon, especially around...
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What to do if you break down on a motorway?
Horrifying image showing why you should never remain in your car when you breakdown on the motorway A driver who's car broke down on a motorway in the UK posted this picture on Facebook with an extremely important warning, after another vehicle collided with her broken down car. This frigtening reminder posted on social media shows the importance of adhering...
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4% increase in the number of people who died on Irish roads in 2019
45% increase in driver fatalities on Irish roads in 2019 According to the latest figures from An Garda Síochána the RSA (Road Safety Authority) a total of 148 people died on Irish roads in 2019, compared to 142 in 2018, which was a 4% increase. In those figures, it has been realised that there was an increase of driver deaths...
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The importance of child car seats
First time guide to child car seats A parents number one priority is the safety of their child. With more and more accidents occurring so frequently on the roads it is imperative that parents take all measures to secure this safety. The best way to do this is to ensure you have a properly installed car seat. The Road Safety...
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Motorcycle Helmet Safety Guide
Fake Motorcycle Helmets A motorcycle helmet is probably the most important purchase a motorcyclist will ever make. That is why it is extremely important that when you buy a helmet, you are buying a real one. You may have already heard about the dangers of buying fake motorcycle helmets online but for those that have not, we have outlined some...
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Dangers of fake cycling helmets
The Do’s and Dont’s of bicycle helmets When bicycle riders share the roads with motor vehicles, they have a higher risk of suffering serious injuries or being killed in accidents because they have little protection from the forces of collisions. For this reason, it is imperative to have the correct safety equipment, with the most important being your helmet. People...
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The AA warns drivers of the dangers of driving while hung over
The AA Ireland has warned motorists of the dangers of driving the morning after drinking and while being hungover. A recent survey by the Automobile Association found that a significant number of Irish motorists are driving the morning after a drinking session with many unsure if they are still over the legal limit? AA Car Insurance carried out a survey...
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Are we seeing the end of the Internal Combustion Engine in Europe?
Diesel vehicles are on the way out in Europe Already in Europe, approximately 12.6 million cars are affected by diesel restrictions in some way or another. Cities across Europe are making it harder for these vehicles to access city centres based on emissions. It has become so acute that 36 per cent of all sales of diesel cars has dropped...