@THINKgovuk With drink driving related deaths at their highest since 2009, what can we do to make our roads safer? Let us know your thoughts below 👇

@THINKgovuk 👨 Studies indicate young men frequently misjudge the dangers associated with drink driving. In 2022, males accounted for 79% of drivers involved in alcohol-related collisions

Drink a little. Risk a lot. 🍺 This Christmas, we’re supporting @THINKgovuk in urging young drivers never to drink and drive

What are your top tips for driving in extreme weather? Let us know below 👇

💼 Make sure you travel prepared in case you find yourself broken down at the side of the road: a blanket, warm waterproof coat and gloves, sturdy footwear and a charging cable and mobile power bank are all essentials

⚠️ Large puddles can sometimes hide potholes so it’s important to keep speeds down when driving through standing water. In snowy areas, stick to main roads where possible and allow plenty of time to de-ice and de-mist your vehicle

❄️ Winter is coming With the arrival of Storm Bert, we urge motorists to keep an eye on the rapidly changing conditions

Over to you! 🗳️ Three-in-four drivers told us the cost of servicing their car increased since last year, would you say the same? 👇

🔧 Delaying vehicle maintenance is more common among those under-25, with over a third neglecting repairs and services 💳 50% of drivers in this age group also said they would find it difficult to pay a £500 repair bill, a stark contrast to only 25% of those aged 65 and above

Feeling the pinch of rising vehicle maintenance costs? 💰 In our 2024 Report on Motoring, a fifth of drivers under 44 admitted to skipping their MOT and failing to replace worn-out tyres in the cost-of-living crisis 🚗 https://t.co/MDs8vjD2uC

We did it! A brilliant London to Brighton Veteran Run, great company, great weather, great organisation by the Royal Automobile Club @TheMotoringNews and brilliant support from @TheRAC_UK Thanks to all the marshals and the people cheering and waiving us on too! Finally thanks to

⚠️Since January 2023, the DVSA have issued 283 warnings, 746 suspensions and closed 689 businesses for exploiting their booking system and ripping off thousands of learners across the UK. Have you tried booking a test recently? Let us know how it went 👇

🗓️ With the average wait for a driving test sitting at around four-and-a-half months across England and Wales, we are warning learner drivers to avoid dodgy websites, offering to book or alert them to available test slots, and only use the official DVSA website.

🚘 Have you heard about the 'Black Market' for booking driving tests? While the official driving test costs £62, some sites are utilising bots to quickly snap up appointments and resell them for up to £195 – more than three times the official price https://t.co/bPUHjGfzbc

Do you think AI cameras will make our roads safer moving forward? Let us know your thoughts below 💭 https://t.co/rxdkDKeLUg

🤖 AI cameras use advanced vehicle monitoring systems that can see inside vehicles to survey driver activity – the results are then sent to the local police force to analyse

📸 Another scary figure also shows 109 children were seen without their seat belts on A-roads across Devon and Cornwall between July and August

📵 Newly implemented AI cameras spotted over 2,000 people without their seat belts between July and August. More than 800 mobile phone offences were also caught on camera during the same time period

Were you effected by the recent flash flooding? How bad did it get in your area - share a pic with us below 👇

⚠️ It’s always worth testing your brake pedal on exit, creating some friction and therefore heat to evaporate off any excess moisture