Road Safety

19th June 2019

Road hogs! New signs to warn of hedgehog crossings

What’s your favourite road sign? Maybe you like the one warning drivers about ducks crossing the road? Or perhaps your favourite is the deer warning sign? […]
18th June 2019

The UK’s most confusing road signs

They’re meant to be there to help us out, but new research has revealed that road signs are causing a little bit too much confusion on […]
17th June 2019

Revealed: Over half of UK motorists are driven round the bend by confusing road signs

Are you being driven round the bend by confusing road signs? If the answer is “yes”, then you’re not alone. We’ve done a spot of research […]
13th June 2019

10 bizarre road signs from around the world

Sometimes it’s hard enough to figure out – or remember – what the road signs in the UK mean. But when you’re driving in a foreign […]
9th May 2019

Revealed: Most dangerous day to drive

Have you ever wondered what the most dangerous day to drive on the roads is? Well, after looking at 1ST CENTRAL’s accident data from 2016 to 2018, […]
1st May 2019

Social media addiction putting UK drivers at risk

How often do you find yourself checking social media for the latest celebrity tweets or Instagram posts? Once a day? Maybe a couple of times an […]
20th April 2019

Top tips to prevent driving tired

Driving to work while still half asleep is something that lots of us do everyday with most people don’t see it as an issue. But, driving tired […]
5th April 2019

The most accident-prone cars revealed

Ever been tempted by a Toyota Prius? It’s one of the most popular cars in the UK and the best-selling electric hybrid on the market, but […]
25th March 2019

New cars to have speed restriction by 2022

A landmark day for road safety, or little more than an ineffective ‘dodgem’ device? Opinion is divided after new EU rules were provisionally agreed to fit […]
11th March 2019

Kids take part in dangerous new prank on the road

Motorists are being warned of a dangerous new craze that sees children lying in the road and jumping up in front of moving vehicles. According to […]
27th February 2019

Banned child car seats still available to buy

Banned child car seats that don’t give toddlers enough protection in a collision are still available to buy, a consumer watchdog has warned. The fabric seats […]
20th February 2019

Too old to drive?

Recently a debate has been bought to the table surrounding when are you too old to drive? The issue is many people who would be impacted […]
6th February 2019

Motorbike collides with car at a junction — but who’s in the wrong?

Think you’re a good driver? See yourself as a motoring mastermind when it comes to working out who’s in the right on the roads? Well, dashcam […]
15th January 2019

Plastic roads could solve the pothole problem

If you’ve been out on the roads today, there’s every chance you came across the odd pothole or two. Or three. Or four! In fact, experts […]
27th December 2018

Could a black box become standard in new cars?

Are you thinking of getting a black box fitted in your car? Maybe you’ve heard it can track your driving habits and help save you money […]
3rd December 2018

Bizarre driving incidents from around the world

Sit back and prepare to feel a little better about your own driving ability as we have a look at some of the best ‘how did […]
22nd November 2018

The top driving distractions to watch out for

As much as we wish we didn’t, we all find ourselves getting distracted behind the wheel from time to time. But what are the common causes […]
21st November 2018

The best bike accessories to keep you safe on the road

Over 18,000 cyclists were injured on UK roads last year, so if you’re a cyclist, it’s important to make sure you’re as safe as possible the […]
20th November 2018

Road safety tips for cyclists

Whether you’re a complete cycling novice or the Chris Hoy of commuting by bike, it’s always important to remind yourself of some simple road safety tips […]
19th November 2018

Top safety tips for driving around cyclists

As soon as they get behind the wheel some drivers seem to think they’re the only person on the road — but they shouldn’t. Being aware […]