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Jacob Smith (YOURS , North America) Interview We're back again, this time chatting to Jacob Smith from Washington DC; an activist and speaker, who works with YOURS (Youth for Road Safety). Jacob talks to us about a road traffic collision that ha

Road accidents biggest global killer of teenagers http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39920052

Road accidents biggest global killer of teenagers - BBC News More than 1.2 million adolescents died in 2015, with road injuries causing about one in 10 deaths.

"Top Gear" back on track? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39178038

Top Gear: What did the critics think of the new series? - BBC News The latest series of Top Gear is praised by critics, although many say there is room for improvement.

Double penalties for mobile phone offences come into force today http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/5603.html .zjJj2sNf.dpuf

Double penalties for mobile phone offences come into force today The DfT has launched a 'powerful and thought-provoking' THINK! campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of using mobiles while driving, and the new tougher penalties which come into force today (1 Mar).

We're just about to launch our brand new activity book "The Journey" . Aimed at 5-7 year olds,it explores all the important themes around safer and greener travel. For more info go to http://www.room9media.com/KS1-journey-starts.html

ROOM NINE MEDIA | The Journey - Activity book for 5-7 year olds exploring safer and greener travel.

Government confirms existing booster seats exempt from impending law change - See more at: http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/5555.html .7qNwijA9.dpuf

Government confirms existing booster seats exempt from impending law change New booster seat rules coming into effect by 1 March 2017 will not affect existing booster seats and cushions, the Government has confirmed.

Read our interview with Richard Hammond from a couple of years ago. It's about young drivers and his own life-threatening crash https://tinyurl.com/jfvp67g

Top Gear’s Top Guy! When you’ve crashed at 280 mph, you’ve earned the right to tell people how dangerous driving can be! But Richard Hammond will have us believe that road safety was in his mind even before that! This…

Thousands of drivers caught in mobile phone crackdown http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38711931

Thousands of drivers caught in mobile phone crackdown - BBC News Police issued more than 40 fines an hour for using a phone while driving during a week-long campaign.

Government considering technology to prevent mobiles being used in cars http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/5481.html

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Driving test may be changed to make learners practise on motorways

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/01/01/driving-test-may-be-changed-to-make-learners-practise-on-motorways-6354585/

Driving test could be about to undergo a significant change Many people wonder why it isn't already part of the test.

Concerns expressed over Amazon drivers...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37708996

Amazon drivers 'work illegal hours' - BBC News Amazon delivery drivers often work "illegal" hours and get less than the minimum wage, it is claimed.

Drivers using mobile phones at the wheel to face heavier penalties for first offence http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/drivers-mobile-phone-penalties-doubled-12151190

Penalties DOUBLED for drivers using mobiles - for first offence The fine and penalty points issued have both been doubled – and those who've never been caught before will not face leniency

Dramatic pictures show moment Crystal Palace star Pape Souare was rescued from wrecked Mercedes after M4 horror

crashhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/crystal-palace-pape-souare-crash-8817405

Dramatic moment Premier League star was pulled from wrecked Merc after M4 crash The 26-year-old defender was involved in a two-car crash near Heathrow Airport yesterday and was airlifted to hospital with leg and jaw injuries

what happens when you wear headphones whilst crossing... http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/01/if-you-wear-headphones-while-walking-you-should-watch-this-video-5852344/

If you wear headphones while walking you should watch this video A close shave.

Drivers choosing gadgets over safety features... http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/5000.html

Drivers choosing gadgets over safety features Nearly four times as many new car buyers choose connectivity gadgets over safety upgrades when specifying their vehicle, according to new research from Whatcar.com.

Mexico City orders all cars off the road one day a week to tackle air pollution... http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/30/mexico-city-air-pollution-orders-cars-off-road-one-day-a-week

Mexico City orders all cars off the road one day a week to tackle air pollution In addition vehicles must stay off the road one Saturday a month as the Mexican capital grapples with its worst air-quality crisis in over a decade

the impossible texting and driving test...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbjSWDwJILs

The impossible texting & driving test More and more traffic accidents are due to texting. If we want to reduce the 1.2 million traffic victims worldwide each year, we have to act. How do you conv...

US tells Google that computers can qualify as drivers. Presumably they will have to be 16 years old before they can take the test though??? http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/in-boost-to-self-driving-cars-us-tells-google-computers-can-qualify-as-drivers/articleshow/50927938.cms

In boost to self-driving cars, US tells Google computers can qualify as drivers - The Economic Times US vehicle safety regulators said the artificial intelligence system piloting a self-driving Google car could be considered the driver under federal law.

Holy automotive Batman! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/12082670/Faraday-Future-looks-to-take-on-Tesla-with-Batmobile-inspired-cars.html

Faraday Future looks to take on Tesla with Batmobile-inspired cars Chinese-backed electric car group Faraday Future reveals concept electric car as it sets its sights on Tesla

Not every footballer drives a flashy sports car...

https://m.dreamteamfc.com/c/jesus-navas-drives-the-most-normal-car-around/?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=paiddiscovery&utm_term=%7B%7Borigsrcid%7D%7D&utm_content=JesusNavas&utm_campaign=dreamteam&CMP=BAC-Outbrain_-testpaiddiscove-14_09_2015-856-0-0-9

Jesus Navas drives the most normal car around Manchester City star Jesus Navas regularly turns up to training in a £8,000 Nissan Micra, The Sun reports.

See Google are going to equip their self-driving cars with the ability to tell pedestrians what they're about to do and when it's safe to cross - this just gets better all the time!

Clarkson misses out on big payout after Chinese version of Top Gear takes off! Does he have your sympathy?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/bbc/12008706/Jeremy-Clarkson-misses-out-on-Top-Gears-Chinese-pay-day.html

Jeremy Clarkson misses out on Top Gear's Chinese pay day First five episodes of new-look Top Gear China pull in a combined audience of 217 million, as nation embraces British TV

A great collection of the best movie cars...a well deserved number one! http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/aston-martin/93394/top-10-best-movie-cars-of-all-time

Top 10 best movie cars of all time We asked readers to vote on their favourite movie cars of all time and these are the results...

007 wouldn't be allowed car insurance? Even the meerkats couldn't solve this problem...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/on-film/why-james-bond-would-find-it-impossible-to-get-car-insurance/

Why James Bond can’t get car insurance Underwriters say 007’s lifestyle and accident record make him uninsurable

Watch: Amazing moment barefoot driver stops FOUR lanes of M4 traffic The man is understood to have been towing a small boat when one of the trailer's tyres burst, forcing him to come to a standstill on the outside lane of a busy interchange on the M4, near Bristol.

SEVEN driving personalities - so which one are you?! http://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/motoring/seven-driving-personalities-revealed-you-6295596

Seven driving personalities revealed. Which of them are you? Research carried out by social psychologists has shown that different drivers have their own way of dealing with other road users

400 crashes by learners during their driving tests last year...Surely not? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3174945/So-s-fail-400-learners-crashed-driving-test-year-21-trying-pass-30th-time.html

More than 400 learners crashed in their driving test last year New figures from the Driving Standards Agency revealed 415 people were involved in an accident while being tested, which is marked as a serious fault that fails the exam.

Self-Driving Robot Taxis Could Help Curb Global Warming... http://news.nationalgeographic.com/energy/2015/07/150706-driverless-robot-taxis-could-curb-global-warming/

Self-Driving Robot Taxis Could Help Curb Global Warming Scientists say the type of robotic vehicles that Google and Uber are testing could slash heat-trapping emissions if used as taxis.

First man convicted of ‘middle lane hogging’ says it was because he’s a white van driver

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2015/06/23/first-man-convicted-of-middle-lane-hogging-says-it-was-because-hes-a-white-van-driver-5258766/

First man convicted of 'middle lane hogging' says it was because he's a white van driver Ian Stephens was fined £940 and given five points on his licence.