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With the arrival of summer, roads become busier with bicycles, motorcycles, caravans, agricultural vehicles, visiting tourists, and increased traffic congestion. It is crucial to exercise extra caution and vigilance, particularly during school holidays when more children are present, as their actions may be unpredictable due to their limited awareness of vehicle-related dangers.

Dangerous overtaking is the most disliked driving habit among people in Ireland, according to a recent survey conducted by Peopl Insurance.

Learner drivers have been told the top 10 most common reasons for failing the driving test as more than half slip up on simple mistakes.

The Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to motorists to be aware of and to look out for motorcyclists at all times.

The Road Safety Authority has this morning confirmed that essential driver training (EDT) lessons with an approved driving instructor has recommenced for essential workers.

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane, has called on the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, to take decisive action to tackle the massive driving test backlog.

With the emphasis this year being on 'staycations', most of us will be travelling to our holiday destinations by car. High temperatures and the busy roads of summer can put extra demands on cars and drivers. It is important that you take some extra safety precautions to ensure you get to your destination safely. Kevin Burke Tyres has some useful tips to help reduce the risk of breakdowns and keep stress levels to a minimum.

The Road Safety Authority is urging multiple learner permit holders, eligible to sit a driving test, to apply for one without delay.

A Galway man has been awarded a Road Safety Authority Leading Lights Approved Driving Instructor (Car) award for 2017.

New research by Liberty Insurance suggests nearly three in four Irish drivers (74 per cent) do not feel confident when driving in poor weather conditions.