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How’s My Driving? - Safe Driving Blog Tips

01 Jul 2025 By Megan
30 years ago, we were printing stickers, fielding phone calls, and championing a radical idea: what if road safety didn’t just come from enforcement or ga...
28 May 2025 By Megan
If you’ve got drivers heading off on international trips, listen up – the DVSA has just shaken things up with new drivers’ hours and tachograp...
04 Apr 2025 By Megan
The UK’s roads are shared by a variety of users—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians and more like e-scooters. But new statistics reveal that...
10 Mar 2025 By Megan
Road safety remains a pressing concern around the UK and world. Recent incidents highlight both the challenges and the solutions available to enhance driver acc...
14 Feb 2025 By Megan
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates, flowers, and fancy dinners – it’s a time to show love and care to the ones who matter most....
09 Jan 2025 By Megan
Some exciting news is making waves in the transportation world to kick off 2025—councils across the UK are gearing up to receive a staggering £1.6 bi...
18 Dec 2024 By Megan
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the significant developments, legislative updates, and key investments that have shaped road and cycle s...
19 Nov 2024 By Megan
With all the rain, darker nights and colder mornings, drivers across the UK must prepare for more challenging road conditions. Wet and icy surfaces, coupled wit...
06 Oct 2024 By Megan
In recent years, road safety concerns around schools have intensified, with growing traffic volumes, speeding vehicles, and the ever-present danger of accidents...
16 Sep 2024 By Megan
In recent years, cycling has gained significant momentum across the UK, not only as a means of transport but also as a leisure activity. The COVID-19 pandemic s...
06 Aug 2024 By Megan
The road safety community in the UK is stepping up its campaign to make our roads safer. More than 50 organisations, including key players like Brake, Honda, AX...
23 Jul 2024 By Megan
The UK is witnessing a troubling rise in drug-drive deaths, with recent data highlighting a significant increase in fatalities caused by drug-impaired driving. ...
12 Jun 2024 By Megan
 Did you know that England and Wales have the highest drink-drive limits in Europe? Every year, over 200 people lose their lives in drink-driving related c...
15 May 2024 By Megan
The UK transport industry is facing a significant driver shortage, prompting the government to propose lowering the minimum age requirements for bus and coach d...
17 Apr 2024 By Megan
As we navigate the complexities of road safety, an intriguing proposition has emerged: should first aid training be a mandatory requirement for obtaining a driv...
11 Mar 2024 By Megan
As fleet managers, ensuring the health and well-being of your drivers is not just a moral obligation but a legal responsibility. Driver health directly impacts ...
20 Feb 2024 By Megan
Discover the hidden risks of diabetes among drivers in this insightful blog post. Learn about the alarming statistics, potential safety hazards, and practical s...
16 Jan 2024 By Megan
The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have launched a new campaign encouraging older drivers to consider their driving habits and have a free regular...
19 Dec 2023 By Megan
With the end of 2023 approaching and the world drawing closer to a future where autonomous vehicles share the road with traditional ones, the promise of safer r...
21 Nov 2023 By Megan
As winter blankets the UK in frost and snow, the challenges on the roads amplify. For those in the logistics industry and all road users, adapting to the winter...
03 Oct 2023 By Megan
On July 1, 2023, the UK witnessed a significant development in the realm of road safety and law enforcement. The Sentencing Council, responsible for providing g...
12 Sep 2023 By Megan
Are you considering a new career in the logistics industry? Becoming a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver in the United Kingdom can be a rewarding and promising c...
15 Aug 2023 By Megan
We all want to make our roads a safer place, but with millions of cars, vans, lorries, cyclists, motorbikes and other vehicles traversing the country's extensiv...
18 Jul 2023 By Megan
In the world of logistics and transportation, drivers are the unsung heroes who ensure the smooth movement of goods across the UK and internationally. However, ...
20 Jun 2023 By Megan
In the UK, road safety is of utmost importance, especially in the logistics industry where efficient transportation plays a vital role in keeping the country ...
02 May 2023 By Megan
Road safety is an essential aspect of our daily lives, whether we're driving, cycling, or walking. As road users, we all have a duty to ensure our safety and th...
12 Apr 2023 By Megan
Fleet management is a critical aspect of the logistics industry. It involves the management of all vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and light goo...
01 Mar 2023 By Megan
The UK fleet industry is aiming to reach net-zero by 2050 with all new HGVs becoming carbon neutral by 2040, so reviewing your fleet’s carbon footprint ha...
16 Feb 2023 By Megan
Your Satnav could soon offer you the route with the cleanest air  Whether you love or loathe them, navigation systems like Google Maps play a big part in...
16 Jan 2023 By Megan
Changes to Welsh speed limits to launch in 2023  Many campaigners argue that the chances of someone surviving being hit by a car driving at 20mph over tha...
13 Dec 2022 By Megan
Our guide for driving in different weather conditions  Did you know that 1 in 13 road crashes are partly caused by a slippery road? Different weather cond...
15 Nov 2022 By Megan
Driver wellbeing: Why it is good to talk about mental health Last year, mental health charity Mind revealed 30% of work-related illness in the transport an...
11 Oct 2022 By Megan
The Ultimate Winter Car Kit With the winter months here and if you do decide to travel by car it's important to carry a kit to help you when the temperatur...
21 Sep 2022 By Megan
Road collision rates sliding back towards pre-pandemic levelsRoad collisions causing deaths and serious injuries that involve vans, trucks and buses are slid...
22 Aug 2022 By Megan
Road collision rates sliding back towards pre-pandemic levels  UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 thanks to new government plans. ...
10 Jul 2022 By Megan
Did you hear? The UK Government has launched Road Safety Investigation BranchThis month the UK Government has launched the country’s first ever investigat...

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Blog Archive

2025 July

More Than a Badge: 30 Years of Driving Change with How’s My Driving?

2025 May

New HGV Drivers’ Hours Rules: What Fleet Managers Need to Know

2025 April

Protecting Horse Riders on UK Roads: Why Awareness and Caution Are Key

2025 March

Dangerous Driving and the Role of Real-Time Monitoring

2025 February

Loving Your Tyres This Valentine’s Day Could Save Lives

2025 January

Paving the Way to Better Roads

2024 December

A Year in Review: Road and Cycle Safety Changes, Updates, and More...

2024 November

Essential Tips For Driving Safely in Wet and Cold Weather

2024 October

Schools Leading the Charge on Road Safety

2024 September

Cycling Safety: Parliamentary Debates and Future Changes

2024 August

The Push for Mandatory Safety Features in New UK Cars

2024 July

The Rising Drug-Drive Deaths in the UK: Raising Awareness and Prevention

2024 June

Drink-Drive Limits in the UK: A Road Safety Focus

2024 May

Just the Ticket for Young People in Transport Careers

2024 April

Should First Aid Training Be Mandatory for UK Drivers?

2024 March

Managing Driver Mental Health: A Fleet Manager's Guide to Duty of Care

2024 February

Managing Health Among Drivers

2024 January

Enhancing Road Safety: A Call for Regular Eye Examinations for Drivers Over 60

2023 December

Looking ahead to 2024: Navigating the future of driverless car technology

2023 November

Navigating Winter Roads: 10 Safer Driving Tips

2023 October

New Sentencing Guidelines for Driving Offences in the UK: What You Need to Know

2023 September

Starting a Rewarding Career as an HGV Driver in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

2023 August

Making Roads Safer: A Shared Responsibility

2023 July

Navigating the road to well-being: The impact of driving on mental and physical health

2023 June

Your Ultimate Guide To Logistics: Fleet Management 101

2023 May

Top tips for staying safe on the roads

2023 April

Using the How's My Driving? Service to promote a safer culture

2023 March

Top 5 tips to run a sustainable fleet

2023 February

Your Satnav could soon offer you the route with the cleanest air

2023 January

Changes to Welsh speed limits to launch in 2023

2022 December

Our guide for driving in different weather conditions

2022 November

Driver wellbeing: Why it is good to talk about mental health

2022 October

The Ultimate Winter Car Kit

2022 September

Road collision rates sliding back towards pre-pandemic levels

2022 August

New government plans could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025

2022 July

Did you hear? The UK Government has launched Road Safety Investigation Branch

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