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One of the ways in which we can keep four wheeled passion going and potentially make motoring more affordable to younger drivers is to keep classics at the forefront of interest. Often easier to maintain and in many cases a much cooler proposition, classics really do offer something for everyone. With this in mind, Footman […]
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 […]
Not all cars are made equal. We’re well aware of that on Car Articles, comparing as we do 0-62 times, braking distances, top speeds and much more. However, one thing talked about far less, yet probably more important that most of those other things, is ride quality. Why is that? Let’s have a think… Ride […]
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% […]
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 […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on towing techniques. Rodger said: “Whether you’re towing a speedboat, a horsebox, a caravan or another car, there are certain rules which must be applied. It is important to recognise the challenges which […]
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 […]
Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM, is today encouraging motorists across the UK to get into gear and make sure their car is fully ready and road-worthy for 2013. To help drivers start as they mean to go on, GEM has created a list of resolutions to apply to their cars as the […]
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 […]
Ford’s unique MyKey technology allows parents to programme a key with certain restrictions such as a top speed limit, music volume limit, disable the radio until seat belts are fastened and prevents deactivation of driver assistance and safety technologies. Cris Burgess, a psychologist and U.K. government advisor, believes MyKey can help young drivers resist pressure […]