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Planning to get away from it all this Easter? The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger, is offering advice to drivers who are considering a trip into Europe for a spring break. Always carry your driving licence, vehicle registration document, insurance certificate and breakdown cover when travelling abroad. Familiarise yourself with driving laws of the country […]
Much of the country will now be back to work and school, so roads will be busier. The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger recommends drivers prepare their cars before they travel so that they are not caught out by sudden changes in weather conditions. A torch is an absolute essential for your car boot. With street […]
The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger is offering weekly motoring tips to riders and drivers. This week he is advising drivers about travelling in snow. While there was not originally snow when this article was available, it seemingly has now come out in force in certain parts of the country. With that in mind, consider […]
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 […]
With flooded roads now an everyday hazard for many drivers and the Met Office predicting worse to come, Peugeot has given drivers 10 tips to staying safe on soaked surfaces. Peugeot Technical Operations Manager Ian Sedgwick said: “Although we’re all used to driving in the rain, deep water poses a new and unique set of challenges […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on packing for the drive to university. Pack belongings securely – loose objects can be distracting and if the driver needs to brake sharply, unsecured items can fly forward and hit people in […]
The picture is (obviously) a mobile phone. What I can never understand is why it’s always someone in a new Merc, Porsche or BMW that is behind the wheel nattering away with the handset cradled to their ear. Perhaps they think they’re above the law, like the woman with a 206 who lives near my […]