Breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to put safety first on motorway journeys, by always using the ‘two second rule’. This, says GEM, will ensure you keep a safe space in front of you and reduces the risk of ‘rear-ending’ the vehicle in front. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth offered some […]
Do You Understand Smart Motorways?
A survey by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has shown that two thirds of motorists are concerned about safety on smart motorways. In the survey, which was completed during March 2018 by more than 2,500 people, the main concern (expressed by 51 per cent) was of breaking down with no access to […]
IAM Calls For Greater Education For Smart Motorways
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them. SMART motorways were officially introduced this time last year to replace Managed Motorways as the solution to the nation’s congested motorways but concerns have been raised over their safety. England’s first ‘all-lane […]
Safer Motorway Driving Tips From GEM Motoring Assist
Breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to put safety first on motorway journeys. The advice follows a recent crash on the M4 in south Wales which left 28 people injured. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE offered some reassurance for drivers: “Motorways may be the fastest roads we use, but they are statistically […]
Footman James Gears Up For Winter Claims
As winter sets in, heralding darker evenings and wintry weather conditions, leading insurance broker, Footman James is offering tips to motorists on how to avoid winter driving claims. David Bond, Director of Footman James said: “Although many enthusiasts choose the winter months to carry out maintenance jobs, this time of year does come with its […]
Brake Supports More Cameras On The Motorway Network
Brake has spoken out in support of Highways Agency proposals to roll out speed cameras on stretches of ‘smart’ motorways, to target drivers exceeding the 70mph limit. Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive, Brake, the road safety charity, said: “Speed cameras are an extremely well evidenced, cost-effective way to improve safety and reduce deaths and injuries […]
Tips For The Christmas Drive Home From The IAM
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, as we plan our journeys home for Christmas, he is advising on driving on the motorway in the dark. Rodger offers tips on driving on the motorway at night: Driving in the dark can cause extra […]
Make A Safe Lane Change…
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on lane discipline on the motorway. It is especially important to check all of your mirrors regularly when on the motorway, particularly before making any manoeuvre or lane change. Signal early to give […]