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Make cycle awareness part of driving test, says top motoring journalist

Poll finds that 1 in 3 drivers see cyclists as distraction; but gadget use cited by 8 in 10 as biggest risk to safety

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 18:42
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Driver using mobile (CC licensed image by lukys1:Flickr)

Police to crack down on mobile-using drivers this week

Brake anti-distraction campaign calls for hand-free ban too

Mon, Nov 18, 2013 10:29
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Chicago to ban cyclists from using hand-held mobile phone while riding

No texting or talking will bring bike riders into line with motorists in Illinois…but cycling opinion is divided

Tue, Oct 04, 2011 10:08
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RAC Report on Motoring 2011 finds “staggering” growth in use of smartphones while driving

One in four consider use of phone at wheel it to be more serious than drink-driving

Wed, Sep 28, 2011 17:36
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Male drivers more than twice as likely as female ones to crash due to distraction, says survey

Findings revealed ahead of next year's new rules that will see women pay more for insurance

Sat, Apr 23, 2011 11:15
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RAC report reveals huge rise in use of mobiles at the wheel

90% of motorists claim to be law abiding, yet almost a third admit to using mobiles on the road

Thu, Oct 14, 2010 10:25
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