Older drivers are as safe as drivers from all other age groups, according to research published by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Contrary to widespread belief, the study shows experience counts in the drive for safer roads. They have better attitudes to safety, deal with hazards better than young drivers and use experience to increase their safety margins on the road.
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Older Drivers Safer Reports IAM
Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medalist “Goes For Gold” With Nissan GT-R
Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medalist and world’s fastest man is extending his partnership with Nissan to auction off a special one-off gold GT-R for charity.
Unique Formula One photo auction for charity
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSHCC) will benefit from a unique series of Formula One photographs.
The drivers and team principals of every F1 team were asked to take a photograph of their chosen subject – the range of images received demonstrating the personalities and passions of the F1 community.
Charity, Brake welcomes lower drink drive limit for Scotland
Road safety charity Brake has welcomed the plan to lower the drink drive limit in Scotland – and called for the British Government to follow suit. Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced that proposals to lower the drink drive limit in Scotland will be discussed this year, “with a view to the change taking effect as soon as possible”. It will reduce the limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.But while Brake has welcomed the move, it is still pressing for a 20mg limit – a de facto zero tolerance approach.
