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1. Drive consciously, not reactively

Most drivers react to situations rather than anticipating them. "Drive more consciously and you’ll be better prepared," says Chris Gilbert of Driving 4 Tomorrow, who as a former Metropolitan Police driving instructor taught Princes William and Harry to drive.

2. Know your car

Is your car front- or rear-wheel drive? Chris says that some people don't know the answer to this basic question. "The fact is, the rear-wheel-drive car is likely to have less grip on slippery surfaces," he says.

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Driving and owning a car can be overwhelming at times, so we're here to give you some top tips on how best to look after yourself and your car. Read more.

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Locals Statistics on driving accidents in my area

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Locals Statistics on driving accidents in my area

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Wales
Slightly injured-3,273
Killed-94
Seriously injured-963
KSI-1,057
All severities-4,330

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Slightly injured-248
Killed-6
Seriously injured-48
KSI-54
All severities-302

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The statistics refer to casualties resulting from personal injury accidents on public roads reported to the police and forwarded to the Welsh Government. Road Accident Data contains details of the accident, the number of vehicles involved and information on casualties.
Accident data contains: the description and location, the number of casualties and vehicles, severity of accident, type of road and contributory factors.
Vehicle description: includes details of vehicle type, age of driver/rider.
Casualty description: provides details of the severity of casualty, casualty class and age.
The Data Dictionary provides a detailed breakdown description of the variables that are included in all three categories.

The police compile statistical data about road traffic accidents and casualties (called Stats19 data) for the Welsh Government and the Department for Transport (DfT). This follows police attendance at accidents that involve any personal injury, together with members of the public reporting personal injury accidents directly to the police. The figures are based on information available to the Welsh Government 14 weeks after the end of the latest quarter. The Stats19 data are a set of numeric and alphabet characters.
A casualty is defined as, a person killed or injured in an accident. One accident may give rise to several casualties. Casualties and accidents are subdivided into killed, seriously injured and slightly injured categories.
Casualties reported as killed include only those cases where death occurs in less than 30 days as a result of the accident. They do not include those who died as a result of natural causes (e.g. heart attack) rather than as a result of the accident, nor do they include confirmed suicides.
The classification of each accident is the most seriously injured casualty. For example if there are 5 casualties but only 1 fatality, the accident is classed as a fatal.

2015 to 2019

The figures shown may change in future if there are late amendments. Similarly, the figures for earlier years may differ from those previously published. The figures cover only road accidents reported to the police involving personal injury.
This data is obtained from administrative sources and thus may be affected by changes in procedures within those systems.
There is some possibility of under-reporting and under-recording as well as for the misclassification of accidents though these are minimised by local authorities and the Welsh Government conducting a number of data validations. For example, Welsh Government data analysts may query the location of an accident with a police force when the grid reference of an accident is in a different local authority to the one specified in the data return. These issues are discussed in more detail in a Statistical Article 'Quality Report for Welsh Road Casualties'.
This article also summarises the sources and methods used to compile the road accident and casualty figures for Wales. It also reviews the quality of the resulting figures in terms of the six dimensions of statistical quality of the European Statistical System. The aim is to provide background information about road casualty statistics for Wales in a single document for all users of the published statistics. It is available from the following link:
http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/police-recorded-road-casualties/quality-report

Transport Road Accidents Collisions Fatal Killed Serious Slight Police Police-recorded

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1. Speeding is always a bad idea

Unfortunately, lots of drivers do ignore speed limit signs when rushing to their destination – putting themselves and others in danger. And the faster you drive, the shorter reaction time you have to prevent an accident.

After decades of awareness campaigns, driving too fast for either the road or the driving conditions is still one of the the most common contributory factors in collisions. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) states that speeding killed almost 400 people in the UK in 2015. Wherever you're heading, it's always safer to stay within the speed limits.

2. Don't get distracted by your phone or food

Since 1 March 2017, holding and using a phone while driving could result in a £200 fine and 6 points added to your licence. And for good reason – text driving is twice as likely to cause a crash as drink driving, due to a driver's reaction times.

Driving while using a phone impairs your driving in many ways:

Distraction Driving and using your phone means doing two 'thinking' tasks, which our brains are not designed to do well.

Physical Using a phone means having only one hand to control the car.

Visual Even a quick glance at your phone takes your eyes off the road for a second or two – which could be the difference between a safe stop and an accident.

Be sure to put your phone on silent or 'driving mode' when on the road. If it still distracts you, store it in the glove box. If you need to use it, stop somewhere safe to do so.

Although no specific law makes it illegal to eat and drive, doing so could present a significant danger. And despite the law, you can still be prosecuted for careless driving if not in proper control of the car.

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Speeding

We continuously hear of councils cracking down on speeding in their local area; it seems as if everytime you are out on the road, you spot a new speed camera or an undercover officer. Although speeding is an offence that is often taken with a pinch of salt, drivers are often unaware of the severity of being caught speeding. The fine and consequences you receive will depend on how much you were breaking the speed limit; you will fall into one of three bands.

Band A:

A is one of the most common bands that drivers fall into, in particular, when they are driving through an area, they are unaware of, or the speed limit has recently been changed. Bands are based on the speed limit of 30mph, but give a realistic insight into the consequences you may face.

If you fall into band A, it means that you are driving 31 – 40 mph in a 30 zone. Here you will be faced with three points on your licence and a fine of half of your weekly income.

Band B:

Band B indicates that your speed in a 30 mph road falls between 41 – 50 mph, so alongside with the increase in speed, comes an increase in consequences. Both your fine and number of point on your licence will double to a full week of income and four points. If your speeding caused an accident or put others in danger, you could also have your licence taken for one month. However, you will be able to get your licence back without retaking your test or re-applying for your licence.

Band C:

Band C is the most serious category of speeding; it means that you were breaking the speed limit by a dramatic amount, going anywhere from 51 mph or more in a 30 zone. You will be fined 150% of your weekly income, be faced with six points on your licence and your licence taken for up to 56 days. For a new driver, similar to driving with no car insurance, will mean that your licence will be taken off of you.

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Through the last ten years, it has become apparent that many drivers are not taking the consequences of some of the most common, yet dangerous cases of careless driving seriously. Many drivers become repeat offenders due to the simple fact that most consequences are minor and they are unlikely to run themselves into serious trouble. However, this has changed dramatically over the last couple of years, fines have increased, and the risk of withdrawal of your licence due to careless or dangerous driving is considerably more likely.

What Happens If You Are Guilty Of Careless Or Dangerous Driving?

The government implement a whole host of new traffic and road laws each year to ensure that all drivers remain safe on the road. If they notice an increase in accidents due to a particular problem, it is more than likely that serious measures will be put in place, or if there are no consequences, a law will be introduced, to decrease the likelihood of a future problem.

There are many different instances of careless or dangerous driving that occurs every day, and in some cases, drivers do not realise the severity. Here are some of the most common traffic offences with possible consequences.

No Car Insurance

It can be easy to forget that you are due to renew your car insurance or the thrill of passing your test has made the job of arranging your policy has slipped your mind. However, driving with no insurance can lead to serious problems, you could have your licence taken away before you even have the opportunity to enjoy it.

Police officers are in their right to stop you if they suspect that you are driving carelessly or with no insurance. If you are caught, you will receive a fine of £200 on the spot and up to eight points on your licence. This is, of course, serious for every driver, but particularly a new driver within their first two years of being on the road. Drivers in their first couple of years are legally only allowed six points on their licence, anymore and they will have both their vehicle and licence taken.

If you are approaching the time of renewal, it is more than likely that your insurance company will send you reminders through text message, email or even letters. For extra precaution, it is recommended to also set a reminder on the electronic device you use the most to renew your policy in advance.

Speeding

We continuously hear of councils cracking down on speeding in their local area; it seems as if everytime you are out on the road, you spot a new speed camera or an undercover officer. Although speeding is an offence that is often taken with a pinch of salt, drivers are often unaware of the severity of being caught speeding. The fine and consequences you receive will depend on how much you were breaking the speed limit; you will fall into one of three bands.

Band A:

A is one of the most common bands that drivers fall into, in particular, when they are driving through an area, they are unaware of, or the speed limit has recently been changed. Bands are based on the speed limit of 30mph, but give a realistic insight into the consequences you may face.

If you fall into band A, it means that you are driving 31 - 40 mph in a 30 zone. Here you will be faced with three points on your licence and a fine of half of your weekly income.

Band B:

Band B indicates that your speed in a 30 mph road falls between 41 - 50 mph, so alongside with the increase in speed, comes an increase in consequences. Both your fine and number of point on your licence will double to a full week of income and four points. If your speeding caused an accident or put others in danger, you could also have your licence taken for one month. However, you will be able to get your licence back without retaking your test or re-applying for your licence.

Band C:

Band C is the most serious category of speeding; it means that you were breaking the speed limit by a dramatic amount, going anywhere from 51 mph or more in a 30 zone. You will be fined 150% of your weekly income, be faced with six points on your licence and your licence taken for up to 56 days. For a new driver, similar to driving with no car insurance, will mean that your licence will be taken off of you.

Distractions

With the evergrowing evolution of technology and additional gadgets that can be added to modify your vehicle, comes an increase in the likelihood of distractions. Not only are electronics such as mobile phones and music players classed as distractions, but you can even be prosecuted for eating and drinking.

Bad lane discipline and swerving is a primary indication that a driver is distracted, a £100 fine can be given if caught. If your lack of concentration is to cause an accident, you will be taken to court with a £2,500 fine.

Tailgating

Tailgating, in the past, was not classed as-as severe as other driving offences, but this has recently changed. The fine for tailgating has increased from £60 to £100 and drivers face three points on their licence.

An extremely common cause of a minor in driving tests is tailgating, learners may be a perfect driver, but if they are continuously driving with less than the two second time gap, they will receive minors. We spoke to Andrew Kirbyshaw who is a driving instructor in Sheffield about tailgating.

"One of my pet hates is impatient drivers, especially those who tailgate learners when they can see that they are in the middle of a lesson. I find it often makes learners feel as if they also have to tailgate to keep other drivers happy, which, of course, isn't true. It's a bad habit that always comes up in driving tests as a common issue."

Summary

The consequences of driving offences are constantly changing, which means that it is vital always to make yourself aware of any updates. For more information on important driving laws, take a look at our previous articles on the dangers of drink driving and talking on the phone and driving. It is also recommended to refresh your memory by taking a read through The Highway Code.

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Driving law

The Highway Code

Legal obligations of drivers and riders

Know your traffic signs

Road and driving safety

Check your vehicle is safe to drive

Speed limits

Driving eyesight rules

Using a phone or a sat nav when driving

The drink drive limit

Drug use and driving

Motorcycle helmets: the law

Seat belts: the law

Child car seats: the law

Rules for different vehicles

Legal obligations of drivers and riders

Towing with a car

Tow a trailer with a car: safety checks

Electric bikes: licensing, tax and insurance

Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs: the rules

Quad bikes: the rules

Tinted vehicle windows: the law

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In synchronous ideation sessions, all participants meet together at a specific time to discuss design problems and contribute ideas.

Asynchronous ideation does not occur at a specific time, but instead allows each participant to view and contribute to a shared digital space (document, message thread, or other tool) whenever they choose, over a longer period of time.

Both structures have their benefits and drawbacks, but each has its place in your UX and ideation practice

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Remote UX work is becoming increasingly common. As a consequence, for many teams, remote meetings and workshops are becoming the rule. In addition, the pursuit of multidisciplinary design that involves team members from a variety of disciplines makes remote ideation even more likely.

Although in-person ideation is preferable when possible, remote ideation can be just as effective, and opens up more options for how to structure and run the idea-generation process.

In synchronous ideation sessions, all participants meet together at a specific time to discuss design problems and contribute ideas.

Asynchronous ideation does not occur at a specific time, but instead allows each participant to view and contribute to a shared digital space (document, message thread, or other tool) whenever they choose, over a longer period of time.

Both structures have their benefits and drawbacks, but each has its place in your UX and ideation practice.

Synchronous Ideation

When we hear the term "meeting," we immediately picture two or more people getting together. Video meetings, screen-sharing platforms, or even conference calls (perhaps paired with a digital-ideation tool) are common ways to facilitate synchronous ideation.

Benefits of Synchronous Ideation

Fast exchange of ideas: Synchronous communication facilitates speedy back-and-forth discussions, as well as swiftly building on each other's contributions.

Focused attention: Because there is a set time limit - the length of the agreed-upon meeting - team members will be focused on the task, so synchronous sessions can get results in a short amount of time.

Team building: Direct communication among coworkers (whether on the phone or through a video-communication tool) builds camaraderie and thus facilitates the exchange of ideas in a remote team.

Drawbacks of Synchronous Ideation

Scheduling: Finding a common time when all team members are available to meet can be difficult when the team is spread across different time zones or when members have a range of workloads.

Remote-meeting awkwardness: Remote synchronous meetings are plagued with awkward instances of multiple people inadvertently starting to speak at the same time (followed by a long silence, then several prompts to "go ahead") and uneven communication caused by group-dynamics issues.

Difficulty selecting the right tool: Tools that go beyond sharing one person's screen or streaming participants' webcams, and that support sharing multiple idea sketches at the same time can be hard to find. Of course, remote sharing tools continue to evolve, so hopefully this issue will lose relevance in the near future.

Asynchronous Ideation

Sending an email or text message is the simplest form of asynchronous communication, as you don't necessarily know when the recipient will view or respond to your message. Remote asynchronous ideation may occur through a message thread (e.g. a Slack channel), a collaborative document (e.g. a Google Doc), or another ideation tool.

Of course, asynchronous ideation could also be conducted using a physical channel - for example, ideas can be posted to a bulletin board or a white board in a shared location such as a meeting room or hallway, and team members view and contribute to this space according to their own schedules. But in practice, such physical channels for asynchronous communication are less common than the digital ones.

Benefits of Asynchronous Ideation

Freedom to contribute when convenient: Asynchronous ideation avoids the tricky scheduling issues that synchronous sessions suffer from. People can share their ideas whenever they have time. That means each teammate can work around their own scheduling conflicts and deadlines, while still being able to contribute. Asynchronous ideation can be particularly useful if your company has only a few UX people, who are overloaded and support multiple teams. For the same reason, asynchronous ideation might also work better for fast-paced Agile schedules.

Time for ideas to incubate: Asynchronous ideation gives people time and space to think through ideas on their own and frees them from the pressure to be a genius on demand. Often, people need to "mull over" a design problem before they can generate potential solutions. If you have some confident and talkative teammates who tend to dominate synchronous sessions, asynchronous ideation will allow the quieter teammates time to formulate their ideas and contribute without getting talked over.

Drawbacks of Asynchronous Ideation

Fewer team-building opportunities: People won't get a chance to directly interact to each other and connections may take longer to form.

Less attention and focus: People can easily lose interest over days or weeks, especially as new work projects continue to arise. They might forget to revisit the shared digital space or continue contributing more ideas.

More time spent catching up: Teammates will need to spend time getting back up-to-speed each time they revisit the shared space, reading through anything that has been contributed since the last time they looked. Depending on how many people are involved and how many ideas are generated, this process may end up taking quite some time.

Conclusion

Both synchronous and asynchronous remote ideation have their place in your ideation practice; neither method is inherently better than the other.

Synchronous sessions work best when you need to generate and choose an idea quickly, in order to move forward in the design process. They also work well when the situation is complex and requires back-and-forth discussion, as well as the ability to talk through potential solutions together.

Asynchronous ideation is great when there isn't a fast-approaching deadline, giving you the luxury of a longer timeline to contribute ideas. Gathering ideas asynchronously can be a life saver when everyone's schedule is packed or when the team is spread across multiple time zones.

You can always blend the two methods! You could conduct a synchronous ideation kickoff meeting to talk through the issue at hand and perhaps capture some of the team's initial ideas, then open up a shared document or thread for people to contribute additional ideas asynchronously for a designated period of time after that meeting. Conversely, you could gather the team's ideas asynchronously for a few days, then follow up with a shared, synchronous, ideation session.

Try out a few different formats and tools for remote ideation to find what works best for your team. You'll likely find that each ideation situation calls for a different solution.

Learn more about ideation techniques in our full-day training course on Effective Ideation Techniques for UX Design.

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Remote UX work is becoming increasingly common. As a consequence, for many teams, remote meetings and workshops are becoming the rule. In addition, the pursuit of multidisciplinary design that involves team members from a variety of disciplines makes remote ideation even more likely.