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Following yesterday an announcement on 28th June 2012 of the 2011 road casualty figures, road safety organisation and the number one for breakdown cover in the UK, GEM Motoring Assist expresses its grave concern over the increase in road deaths after so many years of decline. The Department for Transport’s report shows a significant 3 […]
This video from GEM Motoring Assist shows some of the hazards that you could face as a fatigued driver. There’s a very strong and compelling case for only driving or riding two hours at a time or less, otherwise your concentration may wander and you put yourself, your passengers and other road users at risk. […]
Here’s the latest from GEM about how we should continue maintaining our vehicles, regardless of how far we are travelling for a holiday this summer: With summer on its way and families planning UK ‘staycations’, it is more important than ever for drivers to continue to take care of their cars. David Williams MBE, CEO […]
With the introduction of the new ‘Stars and their Cars’ section in GEM’s Good Motoring magazine this year, the breakdown cover company has created a Christmas quiz to test the family’s knowledge on all things celebrity. Guaranteed to spark debate and keep everyone entertained, the quiz is full of questions about well known celebrities and […]
With the first reports of snowfall it is more important than ever for road users to prepare for the worst, and GEM is continuing to offer practical advice through its FREE winter driving leaflet. Packed full of advice and checklists, the leaflet is a useful resource for all motorists and aims to help prevent drivers […]
Here’s the latest from GEM Motoring Assist, this time on how to best look after your pet this summer by keeping it cool in your car. This summer, No.1 for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety charity GEM Motoring Assist, is reminding motorists to take special care of their pets when travelling and […]
Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too. With millions of families setting off on weekend breaks or braving the journey to London for the […]
Guaranteed to test the most accomplished motorists – and perhaps even challenge the likes of Jeremy Clarkson, Breakdown Cover and Road Safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is once again offering its free Christmas Quiz. Following last year’s successful Road Sign challenge, GEM has this year decided to test the family’s knowledge of dashboard warning lights. […]
According to a poll, 1 in 10 drivers has admitted their ability to drive was impaired after taking medication, whilst 3 per cent actually admitted to having had an accident or near miss when driving under the influence of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. 12 per cent of all those questioned also admitted to not realising […]
You may or may not know that some simple medication can make you drowsy or cause a lapse in concentration. This could mean that you become at best fatigued behind the wheel and at worst responsible for a serious road traffic collision. To this end, GEM Motoring Assist has produced a new leaflet to inform […]