Three-quarters of parents who do the school run have witnessed aggressive behaviour by adults as they look for a parking spot, according to a new survey.

In the survey 1,000 people who do the school run regularly, 39% of respondents said they had witnessed or know about accidents involving parents’ vehicles outside the school gates. In addition, 79% of respondents said they would support 20mph speed limits around schools, with a quarter-of-a-mile radius being the most favoured distance.

While 70% of respondents said they felt their child is safe during the school run, 19% worry about their child going to and from school on their own during the dark winter months. Because of this, walking to school becomes a less popular option for parents during winter.

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A new onslaught of speed cameras are set to be introduced to UK motorways in order to prevent drivers from travelling at speeds in excess of 70 mph.

The new devices, known as “Stealth Cameras” will be breaking the mould, with a subtle grey design rather than the traditional yellow, and will be placed along so-called “Smart motorways“.

The move of adding speed cameras to motorways has come under attack from various driving-related groups, who suggest that the introduction of such cameras is more about increasing revenue than encouraging safety in driving.

As the cameras are less visible than their previous counterparts, many argue that they will not function as a deterrent, but instead are only being introduced to boost profits through a subsequent increase in fines of speeding drivers.

What are your thoughts? Is this a new motorway menace, or are more speed cameras a godsend?

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Do you think you would pass your driving test?

Studies have shown that most drivers who pass their tests are more confident that those who fail at first- suggesting that a there is a strong dependence on your own assumptions of your ability.

If you consider yourself to be a good driver, you are less likely to make mistakes, as you will be more likely to concentrate on your positive driving skills, whereas a nervous driver will be constantly thinking about potential mistakes they could make, leading to them being more likely to make said mistakes and therefore to fail their test.

Other than learner drivers preparing to take their tests, another study has shown that many legal drivers are still concerned about the level of their driving ability, with a large proportion being unsure that they would pass their test if they were to take it again.

What are your thoughts? Are you a good driver, or do you need a couple of refresher lessons?

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Ice, Snow and Rain is expected across the country whilst much of the South-West are still tackling recent floods. Of all weather conditions, snow and ice require the most care and preparation for driving.

Here are Britannia’s top tips for driving in this weather:

Antifreeze: Check the handbook or ask the dealer for the right type of antifreeze for your car. Some types of antifreeze may need to be changed after two years, check the manufacturer’s service schedule.

Clear snow: Clear all windows and the roof of snow and ice using a de-icer and scraper. Use air conditioning for faster demisting

Visibility: you must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced. You may also use front or rear fog lights but these must be switched off when visibility improves as they can dazzle other road users and obscure your brake lights.

Preparation: Give yourself at least 10 minutes extra time to prepare your car, plan routes to favour major roads and allow extra time for your journeys.

Wear comfortable dry shoes for driving.

Pull away: in second gear, easing your foot off the clutch gently.

Speed: Reduce your risk of skidding by reducing your speed.

Brakes: Always apply your brakes gently.

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An East Midlands man has shown that good driving is all down to experience… by continuing to drive past the age of 100.

Dennis Garratt, from Uppingham in Rutland, has been driving for over seven decades, and has entered an elite group of less than 200 centenarians in the UK still driving past this landmark.

Dennis learnt to drive back in 1943 whilst serving as a Squadron Leader in the RAF in Italy during the Second World War, and learnt to drive in a small Army truck.

Mr Garratt also employed his newfound driving skills later in the war whilst serving in North Africa, the Middle East and the Sub-Sahara.

Mr Garratt has witnesses a variety of changes in motoring over the years, and despite having to renew his license every three years since being 70, he rejects claims that he is too old to drive, saying “Only I know how I feel and it’s up to me when I want to give up.”

Britannia would like to wish Mr Garratt a very happy future of driving!

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