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Minister rules out graduated driving licence for young drivers

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood told MPs she is “determined” to take action to cut the number of young drivers killed or seriously injured.

driving licence 28 Jan

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TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

The Government has published a report that outlines the enablers and barriers to electric van adoption.

electric and hybrid vehicles 2 Jan

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DfT commissions study into headlight glare

RAC welcomes investigation into why so many drivers suffer are being dazzled by headlights.

Department for Transport 10 Oct

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ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme acquired by TRL

TRL – the Transport Research Laboratory – has acquired the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme, which offers guidance on fleet decarbonisation.

Fleet strategy 20 May

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Breakdown and recovery industry urged to work together to improve safety

Study into red flashing warning lights on breakdown and recovery vehicles concludes there is no evidence they result in any change in driver behaviour.

breakdown and recovery 2 Apr

Karla Jakeman, head of automation at TRL

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Connected and autonomous vehicles are here, but what does that mean for fleets?

Karla Jakeman, head of automation at TRL, examines how connected and autonomous vehicles will bring significant changes to the way our fleets move around.

connected and autonomous vehicles 19 Jun

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Reducing road risk - don't 'fit and forget' technology

The best technology to reduce crashes and protect drivers depends on the safety systems a vehicle has, the type of crash and different road types, TRL says.

safety and risk management 2 Feb

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Fleets unaware or confused about new laws on phone use while driving

Fleets urged to make their drivers aware of new rules for using a mobile phone while driving after exclusive research suggested a high level of ignorance.

safety and risk management 4 Apr

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New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

mobile phones 20 Dec

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Engaging with drivers could improve mental health, says TRL

Driver engagement could be key in improving mental health and wellbeing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) 2 Dec

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Coronavirus: TRL to help fleets address driver wellbeing

Driver wellbeing is ‘in the spotlight’ due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and needs addressing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

6 Nov

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Nissan working to help introduce autonomous vehicle tech to UK cities

Nissan is working as part of a new consortium to help develop a blueprint that will help cities across the UK introduce autonomous vehicle.

12 Oct

Voice-controlled infortainment systems are safer future, says TRL

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TRL says voice-controlled systems are future of safer in-vehicle technologies

Safer voice-controlled infotainment systems are the future of in-vehicle technologies to cut collisions caused by distracted driving, says TRL.

1 May

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Touchscreens have worse effect on driving than alcohol or drugs

A new study has revealed that in-vehicle infotainment systems are impairing reactions times behind the wheel more than alcohol and cannabis use.

18 Mar

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Speed limiters head raft of safety rules due to be introduced from 2022

A range of new vehicle safety features, to be fitted as standard on all new cars, vans, lorries and buses sold in Europe from 2022, moved a step closer after a provisional EU deal was reached in Strasbourg.

27 Mar

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