Bedford Driving Lessons

One in 15 vehicles is missing one or more brake lights, driving up the risk of a following vehicle hitting them from behind. Research suggests that a total of 2.5-million vehicles – including motorcycles, vans and lorries – could be missing at least one brake light. It means they could be classified as unroadworthy, with their drivers liable for a £60 fine and penalty points. According to used car retailer Carsite.co.uk, commercial vehicles make up 20 per cent of the overall finding. It also says that six per cent of all offenders were spotted with no brake lights working at all, making it extremely difficult for other motorists to judge when the car in front is slowing down. Although fewer than 200 accidents annually are attributed directly to defective lights or indicators, around 26,000 accidents a year – including 224 fatalities – are caused by misjudging another person’s speed, often a result of failing to spot another driver slowing down rapidly, research from Carsite shows. More