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Here at Car Articles, we like to try and keep you all as safe as we possibly can out on the road. We know however that modern life can be stressful and difficult. As a result, we’ve boiled down a list to five essentials that could well avert a disaster, if potentially even saving your […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to avoid getting involved in conflicts on journeys. The advice follows the two year suspended prison sentence handed to Harvey Spencer Stephens following a ‘road rage’ attack in August last year. Former actor Stephens sprang to fame as devil child Damien in the 1976 […]
GEM road safety officer Neil Worth has compiled a comprehensive line-up of common questions and answers relating to driving in heavy rain, snow, fog and ice: RAIN What are some simple tips for staying out of trouble when the roads are wet? Reduce your speed and leave bigger gaps between your car and the vehicle […]
GEM Motoring Assist is advising drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common, as their breeding season gets underway. The coming weeks mean deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing the risk of collisions. Estimates indicate that up to 75,000 deer are killed each year in road […]
Drivers need to be properly rested before setting off on long journeys, says breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. The advice comes as families from across the UK begin summer holiday journeys lasting hours or even days. Being tired when you’re driving raises the risk of a collision, because you’re less aware of […]
A survey conducted by GEM Motoring Assist has confirmed we’re a nation guilty of double standards when it comes to the offences we commit and the penalties we expect. The road safety and breakdown organisation’s survey of more than 3,000 of its members on the subject of distractions, offences and penalties showed that 11.4 per cent […]
Thoughtless positioning of sat nav devices on windscreens is posing a huge threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Today’s large screen devices positioned in the middle of a car windscreen mean a potentially lethal reduction in driver visibility, especially on left hand bends and at junctions, GEM warns. GEM chief executive […]
This week’s tips from the IAM’s director of standards, Mark Lewis, are about driving safely in frost and ice. With temperatures near freezing, here’s how you can ensure your journey is a safe one for the road. Make sure you have cleared your windows and side mirrors before starting your journey and use the heater […]
We’re now firmly in the grip of Winter. Around 2-4 centimetres of snow lay last night whilst I was out. Luckily it had cleared by the morning but evidently the coldest season has well and truly taken hold. With that in mind and the greater likelihood of further snow, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) […]
Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers of cars equipped with daytime running lights to ensure their rear lights are on when it’s dark. The warning follows a spate of calls to GEM’s customer service team from members concerned about cars without rear lights. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE […]