Road Safety

Driving on motorways

How to drive safely and legally on England’s motorways

Vehicle checks

Most breakdowns are avoidable, and simple vehicle checks can help you have a safer journey. Check your tyres, fuel, oil and water.

Travelling in severe weather

Find out how to make your journeys as smooth and safe as possible, and what we’re doing to help you.

Understanding red X signal

Have you noticed the red X signal when driving on motorways? It’s there for your safety and it’s illegal to ignore it.

What to do if you breakdown

Knowing what to do in an emergency or breakdown will help keep you and others safe and make you feel more confident when you travel on England's motorways.

Stay safe, stay back

Driving isn't a game. Are you leaving at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front?

Check your tyres

Setting out safely for your holiday or day trip - find out how to check your vehicle.