With the threat of global warming at the forefront of politician’s minds, we are increasingly being encouraged to dump our cars and use public transport. But is this really to our advantage and is rail travel the best transport method for the future? All the Yes points: Reduces CO2 emissions Rail travel is cheaper Rail … Read more
It was recently reported in the press that a councillor in Swindon has called to abolish speed cameras. Speed cameras were first introduced as an innovative new road safety measure, designed to slow motorists down, thus reducing accidents. However in the years since their introduction we have still seen many road deaths, and are forced … Read more
Young drivers, and even older ones, cause many fatal accidents; raising the minimum age at which people can drive might reduce this, but is it a benefit to society, and are the statistics true? We can help lower the accident rates if the driving age is raised to 18 so no more kids can get … Read more
Should drivers be prohibited from using mobile ‘phones? All the Yes points: Using a mobile phone while driving is very dangerous. Physically holding a handset removes one hand… Research shows very little difference between using a handheld and a hands-free mobile phone, in ter… Existing laws are inadequate; driving without due care and attention is … Read more
