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Drugs, Driving And The Law – GEM Advice

May 24, 2015 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

A NEW video has been launched by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist, offering simple and straightforward information on drugs, driving and the law. The video, funded by the GEM Motoring Assist Road Safety Charity, reflects changes to drug-driving legislation which came into effect in March of this year, establishing legal limits for […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Driving Advice, Editorial, Industry News, The Law Tagged With: driving and the law, Drug driving, Drugs, Drugs advice, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist Road Safety Charity, Motoring Assist

GEM Offers New Year Road Safety Advice For 2015

January 8, 2015 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering drivers a simple but effective New Year’s Resolution: make better choices and you’ll be playing your part to reduce risks and save lives. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE explains: “At this time of year, most of us make an extra effort to uphold a […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Driving Advice, Editorial Tagged With: GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, How to be a better driver, How to plan a driving journey, Journey advice, Journey planning advice, Motoring Assist, New year resolutions, road safety, Safety advice, Ways to drive safely

GEM Offers Fog Driving Advice

November 27, 2014 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Driving Advice, Editorial, The Environment Tagged With: David Williams MBE, Driving advice, Driving in poor conditions, Fog, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, How to drive in fog, How to drive in winter, Mist, Motoring Assist, Poor visibility, Safe driving, Safe driving techniques, safe driving tips, Thick fog, Winter conditions, Winter driving tips

GEM Supports Daybreak Phone Free Zone Campaign

February 12, 2013 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

GEM Motoring Assist, the road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, is delighted as a national campaign is launched by ITV’s Daybreak to stop mobile phone use while driving. This week, the weekday breakfast show is running a ‘Phone Free Zone’ campaign and is actively encouraging people across the country to pledge their support. Similarly […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Driving Advice, Editorial, Safety & Security Tagged With: David Williams MBE, Daybreak, GEM, Motoring Assist, Phone Free Zone Campaign

GEM Urges Drivers To Wear Appropriate Footwear Especially In Poor Conditions

January 21, 2013 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM, is urging drivers to forget fashion and keep a suitable pair of shoes for driving in the car. It may not be appealing to take off those sheepskin or fur-lined boots, which are extremely popular throughout winter, but swapping them for more appropriate shoes while driving could […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice, Editorial, Safety & Security, Technical Tagged With: Appropriate footwear, Comfort while driving, GEM Motoring Assist, Motoring, Motoring Assist, Poor conditions, Road conditions, Shoes for driving, Suitable footwear for driving

Free eBook From GEM Offers Winter Safety Advice

December 23, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Continuing to develop its winter driving campaign after a week of severe weather across the UK, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company GEM Motoring Assist launches its winter driving eBook to provide yet another useful resource for motorists. Offering all the advice drivers need to stay safe on the roads this Christmas, the eBook […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice, Editorial, Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Driving tips, Free safety tips, GEM, Motoring Assist, Winter driving and road safety, Winter driving tips

Are You Unhappy At The State Of UK Roads?

December 11, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Here’s the latest news from GEM Motoring Assist from a poll which suggests a lot of us out there are rather upset at the terrible condition of UK roads: GEM’s latest poll reveals that 87% of UK drivers agree that not enough maintenance work or regular inspections are carried out across the country’s roads. What’s […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Editorial, Industry News, Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Dangerous conditions, GEM, Maintenance, Motoring Assist, Polls, Road surfaces, UK roads

GEM Launches 2012 Winter Safety Campaign – Don’t Scrimp On Maintenance

November 7, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

As the weather worsens along with the economic pinch, many are avoiding some routine maintenance on their cars – however this is at the detriment of not only the vehicle but general road safety as well. As GEM highlights, it is imperative we keep up our good habits, especially when the weather turns nasty… According […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Driving Advice, Editorial, Maintenance & Breakdown, Safety & Security, Technical, Videos Tagged With: Car maintenance advice, Car upkeep, GEM, GEM 2012 Winter safety campaign, Maintenance, Motoring Assist, Winter checklist

Do You Believe You’d Pass Your Driving Test Again?

August 17, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety organisation, and the number one for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist today reveals that a massive 76 per cent of UK motorists are still confident that they would pass their driving test first time if they had to take it again now. Despite claims that drivers learn bad habits and […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice, Editorial, Industry News Tagged With: Driving, Driving styles, Driving test, GEM, Motoring Assist, Passing Your Driving Test, Would you pass again

GEM Gives Summer Motoring Tips

August 5, 2012 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

This summer is one of the busiest the country has ever seen, with people travelling from far and wide to support the Olympic Games. Wherever you are going; getting your car ready and your journey planned will keep you cool despite the summer rush. Road safety organisation, and the number one for breakdown cover in […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice, Editorial, Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Economic downturn, GEM, Good summer weather, Hazardous situations, Long drives, Motoring Advice, Motoring Assist, Olympic games, Summer Driving, uk

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