
Road safety
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Tesla recall of 158,000 cars brings the touchscreen safety debate into focus
Touchscreens are sleek and control a host of vehicle functions. But is their complexity too distracting – and what if the tech fails?
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Should your 14-year-old be allowed to drive one of these?
It's well known that young drivers are a greater risk on our roads. But the potential safety benefits to starting earlier are also valid
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Has reality put the brakes on self-driving cars?
Integrating autonomous vehicles is complex. We ask the experts if current self-driving technology matches the vision of a driverless future
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Consumer test: satellite navigation apps and devices compared
TomTom’s new Go satnav phone app faces some stiff opposition, not least from other devices made by the same company as well as the Waze app
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David Prowse, strongman actor who played Darth Vader and the Green Cross Code Man – obituary
He brought his experience as a body-builder to his Star Wars character but his unthreatening Bristol burr did not make it to the final cut
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Do Tesla travails suggest that self-driving technology isn't dependable enough?
Doubts persist as to the efficacy of driverless cars. Sometimes, it seems, such vehicles appear to want to do their own thing
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Dogs' delight: cars and accessories to keep canines comfortable and safe
For a pampered pet on the road, Land Rover appears to have it covered. But there are plenty of other cars and products to suit all budgets
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Government could spend millions more on potholes as its urged to tackle them as part of 'levelling up' agenda
Transport minister admits the road defects are a 'major headache' for drivers
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Japan cyclist becomes first to face dangerous driving charges after law change to include bikes
The man was arrested after he allegedly swerved erratically, obstructed vehicles and cycled directly at a car
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The moral superiority of cyclists has to stop
Whatever your preferred method of transport, surely common sense should prevail when it comes to us all getting to our destination in safety
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Self-driving cars aren't yet safe; even the experts agree. But will the government listen?
Today's cars aren't safe enough to be considered or even classed as 'automated', according to independent industry experts.
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Smart motorway widow insists Highways England is responsible for his death
Claire Mercer’s husband, Jason, died when a lorry ploughed into his stationary vehicle on the M1 near Sheffield last year
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All you need to know about buying new tyres
Might a new subscription service for premium tyres make UK drivers more aware of their importance? Plus, tyre jargon explained
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The MOT car safety test: saving lives since 1960
The Ministry of Transport introduced the annual roadworthiness check 60 years ago this weekend. Here's how the rudimentary test evolved
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Driving tests should only be sat after 120 hours of lessons, say safety groups
Under a ‘graduated driver’s licence’ proposed by road safety charity Brake under-25s would be put on a probationary period
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New smart motorways to go ahead despite warnings they are 'death traps'
Highways England is planning to build more across the country despite a spate of deaths linked to them
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Driverless cars are coming soon, and will bring a host of ethical and moral dilemmas with them
A driverless future is not far away, but what are the implications for passengers and pedestrians?
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Why are the Conservatives determined to drive their natural supporters to revolt?
The Tories should not be adding to the conspiracy against the car
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Over-complicated road layouts are not only infuriating, but dangerous too
Complex road layouts such as Dutch roundabouts can be confusing and dangerous. There's only so much information our brains can process