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ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to ensure they – and their vehicles – are ready for the potential challenges of driving in winter. In this first of four advice notices, GEM chief executive David Williams MBE answers questions on driving safely in times of fog: What is fog? Fog […]
Senior drivers who can plan ahead and reflect on their own performance are likely to stay safer for longer, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. This latest advice forms part of ‘Still Safe to Drive’, GEM’s video-based web resource to help drivers stay as safe as possible for as long as possible. […]
Tailgating and not indicating are the most despised driving habits among UK road users, but GEM says that the lack of punishment for motoring misdemeanours can be just as frustrating. GEM Motoring Assist surveyed UK drivers to find out what irritates them most when it comes to other motorists’ bad habits, and the findings reveal […]
In this day and age, greener driving is better on the wallet and the environment. To this end, GEM Motoring Assist has produced a booklet full of helpful hints and tips to make the most of your fuel. The award-winning breakdown cover company and road safety charity has created an online bible, ‘Green driving’, which […]
Breakdown cover company and road safety charity, GEM Motoring Assist this month rounds up some interesting figures in a quirky fact file, ‘Motoring by numbers’. If you don’t know what the perfect driving song is, or just how tiny the world’s smallest car is, you can find out here! GEM fact file: motoring by numbers […]
A new survey conducted by GEM Motoring Assist has shown that there is some concern over the level of preparation and lack of learning by new drivers. GEM’s latest poll reveals that 89% of UK motorists believe that there should be a minimum learning period ahead of people taking the driving test, with the majority […]
Motorists may have been heartened this month by the reduction in petrol prices, but road safety charity and award-winning breakdown cover company, GEM Motoring Assist is outlining the importance of fuel efficient driving all year round. No matter what the current cost of fuel may be, it is crucial to follow fuel efficient driving measures […]
With the bank holiday weekend sure to be a busy one, GEM has some tips to ensure the best driving experience possible in what is sure to be very busy traffic: David Williams MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring Assist, comments:“While wishing everyone safe and stress-free driving this Easter, we also urge motorists to take extra […]
As the Government announces changes to eyesight regulations for motorists, GEM Motoring Assist reminds drivers of the responsibility for ensuring their eyesight is up to standard. In place from 8th March, Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announced that new minimum medical standards will apply to bus and lorry driving licence holders. The new regulations include […]
As part of its mission to improve road safety throughout the UK, GEM Motoring Assist has launched a brand new campaign to promote horse rider road safety, which has been given the seal of approval by TV personality Deborah Meaden. With almost 10% of reported incidents in 2012 resulting in a horse fatality and 7% […]