Road Safety Scotland

Drivers

Roughly two-thirds of people aged 17+ hold a full driving licence and there are in excess of 2 million licensed vehicles on Scotland's roads. Driving is an every day activity for many in the population. It is not without its risks however and this section provides advice and guidance for being a safe and responsible driver.
  • Advice for Drivers
    As the driver of your vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure that you and your car are fit for the road.The ...
  • Young Drivers
    The FactsYou're young, you've passed your test and you're on the open road.ONE PROBLEM, YOU'RE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN ...
  • Speeding & Speed Limits
    SpeedSpeed is a major cause of road accidents. The faster you drive the longer it will take to stop. The results of ...
  • Drink Driving
    The legal limit for driving is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. There is no failsafe guide as to how much you can ...
  • Medicines & Driving Factsheet
    Some medicines, both prescribed and bought over the counter, can effect your ability to drive safely. You may not ...
  • Foreign Drivers
    RSS produces and distributes two types of information leaflet that are aimed at foreign drivers - the Migrant ...
  • Drivers Links
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