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Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is issuing advice to help football fans put safety first during the forthcoming World Cup matches in Russia. Many of the matches, such as England’s first fixture against Tunisia (Monday 18 June 2018), kick off in the early evening, so it’s important for fans watching in the pub […]
A survey by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has shown that two thirds of motorists are concerned about safety on smart motorways. In the survey, which was completed during March 2018 by more than 2,500 people, the main concern (expressed by 51 per cent) was of breaking down with no access to […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning hay fever sufferers to check their medicines carefully before getting behind the wheel, and to be aware of the possible effects these drugs can have on their driving. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth says: “Some medicines, including those used to treat hay fever, can […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to pay extra attention on rural road journeys this summer. Although traffic levels are generally lighter, rural roads account for nearly 60% of all fatalities (a total of 943 in 2015, compared with 577 on urban roads). GEM road safety officer Neil Worth says: […]
With St Patrick’s Day coming up, many of us will be celebrating by going on a night out. But have you done all you can to make sure you get home safely without the need of a car? Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, provides crucial tips on the preparations you […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to avoid eating and drinking while at the wheel. Attempting to eat or drink while driving is a distraction estimated to double a driver’s risk of being involved in a crash, according to recent research1. Additionally, it’s an offence punishable either by fixed penalty ticket […]
Storm Emma is travelling in from the Atlantic. The ‘Beast from the East’ continues to make itself known. Hundreds of motorists were apparently stranded on one of Scotland’s busiest motorways after a lorry jacknifed in the terrible conditions we are currently experiencing. Whilst this might seem like generally bad news for anyone just trying to […]
GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care as winter weather and plunging temperatures are predicted from this weekend. Pressure on breakdown organisations is likely to increase significantly as motorists attempt to deal with flat batteries and other issues made worse by temperatures expected to fall several degrees below freezing across much of […]
Variable winter weather often results in sunny mornings turning into gloomy grey clouds and heavy rain. IAM RoadSmart’s head of riding and driving, Richard Gladman, suggests a few way to keep safe in heavy rain and floods. Note: This advice is for aimed at those without knowledge of advanced driving techniques. Heavy rain: Heavy rain […]
Every year, our motivation increases after Christmas and we spend the New Year planning our goals, such as getting fitter or eating more healthily, but many gym memberships feels unloved by February. Richard Gladman (IAM Roadsmart’s head of driving and riding standards), suggests a few New Year Resolutions that are easy to keep and will […]