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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning that despite 50 years of seat belt laws, far too many drivers and passengers are still putting themselves and others in great danger by not wearing seat belts. The first seat belt law came into force in January 1965, which saw all new cars in the UK […]
Rather than amend the information, I’ll pass it on as I received it directly from Suzuki below: Following a condition experienced when carrying out an emergency braking test by a journalist from Autocar magazine on the 30th January, Suzuki carried out an immediate investigation into the cause of this condition. As a direct result of […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to make regular checks on tyres, to ensure tread depths are sufficient and pressures are correct. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “We rely on our tyres to keep us safe on journeys. After all, they provide the only contact between the car […]
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 […]
A record £6 billion will be spent on tackling potholes and improving local roads between 2015 and 2021, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced earlier in December 2014. The investment amounts to £976 million a year, enough to fix around 18 million potholes across the country. It is the first time councils have been given locked-in […]
Kiran Devgun from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) shares her advice with motorists travelling in the heavy rain. With more showers on their way road surfaces are expected to get extremely slippery and dangerous. Here are her top tips on how both riders and drivers can make their journey as safe as possible. The […]
Continental has won a coveted award from the UK’s number one weekly selling car magazine, Auto Express, winning the 2014 winter tyre test with the Continental ContiWinterContact TS850. On the winning performance of the ContiWinterContact TS850, Auto Express said; “A balanced approach to all disciplines delivers success. Continental has got this down to a fine […]
As afternoons become darker due to the clocks changing, those who are most vulnerable on the road (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists etc) face greater risk. That’s why the road safety charity Brake, in partnership with Autoglass, is calling on drivers to slow down and take extra care to prevent casualties, and inviting community groups and organisations to […]
Volvo, ever the innovators in the area of vehicle safety, have gone another step in attempting to wipe out road deaths. The latest technology being trialled is 360° view, designed to provide the driver with a full view around the car to eliminate any blind spots that the vehicle may have. The technology trial was […]