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The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is issuing advice on driving in snow and ice. IAM Chief Examiner Peter Rodger said: “Can you work remotely, or change your schedule when conditions are bad? Not everyone can, but if it is possible, it makes sense. Don’t ignore police warnings or advice to avoid specific routes in […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on towing techniques. Rodger said: “Whether you’re towing a speedboat, a horsebox, a caravan or another car, there are certain rules which must be applied. It is important to recognise the challenges which […]
Sky News is reporting that Northern England is now being hit by flooding across various counties. As the weather seems to be spreading north, this has given an opportunity for those in the south to assess what the damage has been so far. There are almost 200 flood warnings in place across the country and […]
Fog presents some of the most problematic driving conditions of almost any weather formation. This is because our observation can be seriously impaired, which in turn affects all other aspects of driving. Fog, combined with night and inclement weather such as rain, sleet or snow adds up to just about the worst conditions for undertaking […]
Here’s some useful tips from GEM Motoring Assist with regard to olympic travel: With thousands of people descending upon the capital, planned road closures, public transport delays, and overcrowding; the majority of journeys in and around London will be affected throughout July and August. So, for an easy way into the Games take GEM’s useful […]
Winter has officially arrived as many parts of the UK are now covered in the powdered white stuff. I’ve recently posted a number of articles detailing how you can get your car ready, what you need to have (this includes a fully charged mobile) etc, but what about you? Do you feel confident driving in […]
GEM, voted the UK’s Number One for roadside assistance, is committed to helping drivers make their car journeys run as smoothly as possible and the first rule is….be prepared! David Williams from GEM Motoring Assist comments, “Last year, thousands of drivers were unprepared for the season’s first snowfall in December. With the threat happening so […]