New Mandatory Eyesight and Cognitive Tests Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 drivers eyesight cognitive road safety government licence elderly assessment renewal accidents The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number … Read More
DVLA Cancels Nearly 20,000 Driving Licences Over Vision Concerns Amid Rise in Accidents Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licences accidents vision safety olderdrivers transport consultation The DVLA has cancelled almost 20,000 driving licences in recent years due to drivers failing to meet vision standards, as rising concerns over road safety emerge. New data reveals that 19,715 licences have been revoked over … Read More
Driving Instructor Clarifies the Most Common Roundabout Signalling Mistake Sunday, April 5, 2026 roundabout signalling driving road safety motorists traffic driving instructor pedestrians cyclists accidents Roundabouts are often a source of confusion and frustration for drivers, no matter how experienced they are. Mistakes happen frequently, but Annie, a driving instructor and creator of the popular @theorytestpractice TikTok … Read More
Midlands’ Most Dangerous Junction Records Weekly Crashes Friday, April 3, 2026 midlands junction safety accidents crashes nationalhighways roads transport traffic danger A recent report by National Highways has identified a junction in the Midlands as the region’s most dangerous, experiencing crashes on a weekly basis. This alarming statistic highlights ongoing safety concerns and the …
Solihull Council Reverses Decision After Incorrect Road Markings Confuse Drivers Thursday, March 26, 2026 solihull roundabout traffic roadmarkings a34 poppyisland drivers highways council accidents Solihull Council has had to backtrack after erroneous road markings on a key roundabout caused widespread confusion among drivers. Earlier this month, contractors mistakenly painted misleading lane lines on the Poppy Island … Read More
New Average Speed Cameras to Cover More Birmingham Roads in Latest Safety Crackdown Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham speeding cameras roadsafety enforcement transport council motoring traffic accidents Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation … Read More