Brake’s Safe and Green Driving campaign is calling for Government regulation for safer and cleaner vehicle design, and improved and enforced driver rules, such as a longer testing period for novice drivers. We want to help people: understand and speak up for changes we need; fundraise for Brake; and celebrate efforts for change.

Survey 1: The cost-of-living crisis

In March 2023, we surveyed 2,004 car drivers and motorcyclists about the cost-of-living crisis and how it has affected the journeys they make. We wanted to find out whether the cost-of-living crisis could be compromising the safety of our roads.

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In May 2023, we surveyed 2,010 car drivers to explore their attitudes to driver testing and education. We sought to determine driver views on test standards and tuition, with a focus on lifelong learning, fitness to drive and phased approaches to licensing. We also explored opinions on the current UK driving test and knowledge of the Highway Code.

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In September 2023, we surveyed 2,033* car drivers to explore their attitudes to vehicle safety technology that can help prevent crashes. We sought to determine driver views on the technology in their car, with a focus on safety for drivers and their passengers, as well as for people outside the vehicle. We also explored whether drivers think safety features should be mandatory for new cars in the UK.

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In February 2024, we surveyed 2,016* car drivers to explore their views on seat belts and other passive safety systems that help to prevent death and injury in a road crash. We sought to determine if they belt up on every journey, and if they understand how seat belts help protect against death and injury in a road crash. We also asked their views about head restraints, air bags and child seats

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