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According to an online poll from IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) 73 percent of us would inform the authorities if they were concerned about an elderly relative's driving abilities.
Despite 77 percent saying that they thought younger drivers posed a greater risk on the road than those over the age of 70, the poll found 68 percent believed that re-taking a driving test at 70 would improve road safety.
Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said, "The IAM believes we need to reassure the public that older drivers do not represent a disproportionate risk. Eight per cent of drivers are over 70 and they are involved in around four per cent of injury crashes. But 15 per cent of drivers are in their teens and 20s and they are involved in 34 per cent of injury crashes - a far higher number."
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Motorists who pass their driving test for a second time are the safest
drivers, a survey has found.
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A millionaire businessman, John Nichols, has been jailed for causing death by
dangerous driving despite not being behind the wheel in the first case of
its kind in legal history.
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Ashley Cole, the England footballer, was banned from driving yesterday for
doing more than 100mph in a 50mph zone.
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Are you a keen multitasker? If so, most online shopping sites have the perfect tool for you in stock. For around a tenner you can turn your car into an office with this cool laptop steering wheel desk.
Simply designed, this ingenious gadget clips on and off the steering wheel to provide handy support to your laptop. Imagine all the time you will save on those long drives. You can Skype and drive, shop online, check your email or 'tweet' to your heart's content.
I'm saying hats off to the little genius behind this gadget. Millions of commuters will enjoy their drive to work so much more, which may put an end to stressful drives, compulsive honking and angry fist shaking.
Considering smoking, phoning and texting are fineable offences and fiddling with the radio, arguing or performing sex acts are also frowned upon, I wonder how this is going to go down with the government...I guess it will probably make a stir.
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