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As the issue of changing the clocks falls to the bottom of the political agenda, GEM Motoring Assist, road safety and breakdown cover company, continues to support the initiative through its backing of Lighter Later, a campaign for the introduction of lighter evenings throughout the year. For many, the clocks going back on Sunday 28th […]
Here’s the latest from The Chauffeur.com on how vehicles are being destroyed in order to send a message to operators: More than £150,000 of stretched limousines have been destroyed by VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) in an attempt to send a safety warning to the industry. A video of the exercise has been released […]
The Mail Online has a particularly interesting article on some research that has been revealed – by MPs no less. It demonstrates that there are some huge differences in road safety between areas. Shockingly, road traffic accidents are the biggest killer of 16-24 year olds. The research demonstrates that, for the first time since 2003, […]
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
Following yesterday an announcement on 28th June 2012 of the 2011 road casualty figures, road safety organisation and the number one for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist expresses its grave concern over the increase in road deaths after so many years of decline. The Department for Transport’s report shows a significant 3 […]
This video from GEM Motoring Assist shows some of the hazards that you could face as a fatigued driver. There’s a very strong and compelling case for only driving or riding two hours at a time or less, otherwise your concentration may wander and you put yourself, your passengers and other road users at risk. […]
Volvo make some of the safest cars in the world. The company is also responsible for some of the best road safety designs in history. This latest invention is also sure to save lives – a pedestrian airbag. Here’s the update direct from Volvo: The world’s first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new […]
Road safety organisation and breakdown cover provider GEM Motoring Assist is celebrating its 80th Anniversary and 80 years of road safety campaigning. Formed in 1932, the company has been a champion of road safety issues since its creation, and continues to be committed to road safety campaigns today. As well as supporting a wide variety […]
The all new 2012 Ford B-Max is bound to be a sure fire hit when it arrives in September (priced from £12,995 as I’m sure you’re desperate to know). Best of all are the extremely reassuring safety features that are fitted as standard. Features include extremely high strength steel fitted to all major impact areas, […]
Here is a report from Road Safety Analysis, a not for profit company providing data on road accidents: Road Safety Analysis, specialists in examining road casualty trends, today reveals how risk levels for young drivers vary according to where they live. The key finding of the report shows that rural young drivers are 37% more […]