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Almost 90 per cent of people believe drivers would benefit from regular eye tests according to a new poll by Motorpoint. The online survey by the UK’s leading car supermarket found 89 per cent of those quizzed wanted regular eye tests to be introduced for all motorists to ensure their vision was up to standard […]
A fatal collision in Sussex has made the news. Kyle Careford and Michael Owen lost their lives after the car they were travelling in crashed into a church wall at high speed. The BBC has provided a full breakdown of the incident which can be read here. We at Car Articles extend our condolences to […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the UK Government to take immediate and robust action to deal with the entirely unnecessary rise in road fatalities and serious injuries. The call comes on the day the Department for Transport publishes its Reported Road Casualties Great Britain: 2014 Annual Report. GEM chief […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for a raft of measures to reverse the disappointing increase in numbers of people killed and injured on UK roads as announced today by the government. The Department of Transport’s Reported Road Casualties Great Britain: 2014 Annual Report says there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, […]
Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist welcomes the news that the Department for Transport is considering raising the age at which drivers must declare they are fit to drive from 70 to 75. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “This is a sensible step, however we question the road safety value […]
Ford is offering its free young driver training programme for the third year running in the UK. Drivers aged 18-24 can now sign up for the DSFL training at London’s Excel Exhibition Centre on the 20th, 21st and 22nd November 2015 ahead of National Road Safety Week (23-27thNovember 2015.) Ford has teamed up with leading […]
Road users are advised that the A27 near Shoreham in West Sussex could remain closed for several days following an incident involving an aircraft on the road. The incident happened about 1.20pm on Saturday (22 August 2015) and the road is currently closed in both directions between the A2025, near Lancing and A293, near Shoreham-by-Sea. […]
This week’s driving tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, are looking at how parents can cope with travelling with children on long journeys. With our advice here’s how you can ensure your journey is a lot less stressful. If you’re travelling with children under the age of three years you must […]
Suzuki has confirmed a recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F motorcycle models. The recall affects 174 registered motorcycles in the UK, and has been instigated due to a radiator hose clearance concern. Despite no reported issues in the UK, customer safety and satisfaction is the highest priority, and Suzuki has elected to commence a recall […]
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has issued a list of seven simple tips to help motorcyclists put safety first on journeys this summer. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “Most motorcyclists show high levels of anticipation and observation; these are vital for staying safe. But we all have to take responsibility […]