A new survey has shown that many drivers are taking to the roads with little or no knowledge of the Highway Code. How’s your road knowledge? The survey, by Goodyear’s Test the Nation, revealed that one in six drivers simply ignored road signs when they did not know what they [...]
Don’t eat and drive!
Don’t eat and drive!
The dangers of eating at the wheel have been revealed by a team of researchers from the University of Leeds. They found that those who were eating were up to 44% slower than usual, while those who were taking a drink had slower reaction times of up to 22% and [...]
A DIY hands free kit
A DIY hands free kit
One sharp photographer from the village of Patrington, near Hull, captured the image of one man who had a hands-free kit with a difference. Instead of investing in a kit, the man concerned had other ideas and strapped a large elastic band around his head and wedged his phone under [...]
Beware of children using social media sites
Beware of children using social media sites
A United Nations drugs chief has warned parents to be on their guard against illegal internet pharmacies which potentially prey on young victims online through sites such as Facebook and Twitter. So, do you vet what your children access when they are online and what can be done to protect [...]
Arguments against legal aid cuts for domestic violence victims
Arguments against legal aid cuts for domestic violence victims
The Labour peer Baroness Scotland has warned that the government s proposed legal aid cuts will seriously affect women and children affected by domestic violence and could even lead to them losing their lives. Is she right? The new proposals would only see legal aid extended to victims who could [...]
Are police forces doing all they can to get rape convictions
Are police forces doing all they can to get rape convictions
The question needs to be asked following an official study, from the Criminal Justice Joint Inspection, which claims that over 10% of rape allegations are being dismissed by the police. The report says that officers are too often recording no crime in a bid to secure a higher conviction rate [...]
Are forward-facing car seats dangerous?
Are forward-facing car seats dangerous?
My children had forward-facing car seats and I’m sure many of you also had them for your children, however a new report says they are much more dangerous than rear-facing ones. The report, from car sale website Motors.co.uk, says that in studies, rear-facing seats are up to five times safer [...]
