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Taking a child on holiday is an exciting and a new experience for first-time parents. But it can be stressful so make sure you plan ahead of time. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards Richard Gladman has put some helpful safety tips together for driving with young children abroad. Plan your journey. Going […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is reminding all drivers that phone calls and texts – even in hands-free mode – should wait until they are safely parked with the engine off and the handbrake on. The call follows a report from Driving for Better Business warning that half of company directors expect […]
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and comfortable on car journeys this week. The call comes as humid conditions will send temperatures soaring as high as 34C in the coming few days. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth warns that it’s both dangerous and illegal to leave an […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning of a significant rise in pollen levels across much of the UK this week, with the arrival of warmer weather. GEM is urging drivers who take hay fever remedies to check their medicines carefully before getting behind the wheel, and to be aware of the possible effects these drugs can […]
With heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the rest of the week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code […]
Breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take care during the next few days, with a Met Office amber and yellow warnings in place for heavy rain across large parts of the country. There is an amber rain warning today for parts of southern and eastern Britain, where some places could see […]
Drivers need to be properly rested before setting off on long journeys, says breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. The warning comes as families make plans for summer holidays that could involve road journeys of several hundred miles. Being tired when you’re driving raises the risk of a collision, because you’re less aware […]
If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway then be sure to read our tips on how you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for your trip. Because a little preparation goes a long way. Take some time […]
GEM Motoring Assist is offering its support for the latest #dontstreamanddrive day, which takes place on Tuesday 16 April. It’s a worthy cause highlighting the risk posed by drivers who choose to ‘live-stream’ their journeys using hand-held mobile phones. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth said it was hard to understand why any driver would […]
Richard Gladman has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain, as you may experience sudden downpours this Spring! Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the braking distance between yourself and the vehicle in front […]