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Report Of Fatal Collision Where Child Was Hit By Tablet Computer

September 26, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The BBC is reporting the tragic news that a child has been killed in a collision and seemingly struck by a tablet computer to her head.  We at Car Articles are of course greatly saddened by the news and our thoughts go out to the family affected by the awful loss.  The report indicates that […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Car accidents, Car Articles, Child killed in collision, Collisions, Collisions in the news, road safety, Road safety advice, Safety advice

Stay Within The Speed Limit To Make You (And Everyone Else) Safer…

August 21, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging all drivers to stay within speed limits on every journey. This, says GEM, is a key part of reducing collisions and casualties on our roads. The advice comes as police officers join with colleagues across Europe for a week of enhanced speed checks, using a […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice Tagged With: Car Articles, Car driving advice, Driving in Europe, Europe, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, Neil Worth, Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging all drivers to stay within speed limits, Safety advice, Speed checks

Third Of Drivers Ignoring Mobile Phone Rules…

August 4, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch 5 Comments

Despite high profile government and police campaigns highlighting the dangers of using a mobile when driving, many motorists are still flouting the law and putting their lives, and those of other road users, at risk. A new study for Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, reveals that a third (34%) of […]

Filed Under: The Law Tagged With: Car Articles, Driving advice, GPS, Kwik Fit, Mobile phone rules when driving, Mobile phone use, mobile phones and driving, Safety advice, Sat Nav, Texting and driving, Younger drivers flouting the law

Keep Cool In Your Car This Summer Recommends GEM…

July 13, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

ROAD SAFETY and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to protect themselves by being alert to early signs of road rage on journeys this summer. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “Most of us will have some experience of being on the receiving end of someone else’s aggression, with long traffic […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice Tagged With: Car Articles, Car driving tips, Courtesy on the Road, Don't get angry in your car, Driving advice, GEM, How to avoid road rage, Road aggression, Road rage, Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist, Safety advice

What Is The Worst Distraction Behind The Wheel?

May 4, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart and Auto Express, the UK’s biggest-selling car magazine, teamed up to find out which are the deadliest behind-the-wheel distractions with programming a sat-nav found to be the worst. Auto Express consumer editor Joe Finnerty was put to the test alongside British Formula 3 hopeful Jamie Chadwick in a professional racing […]

Filed Under: Daily News Tagged With: Auto Express, British Formula 3, Car Articles, Driving advice, Driving distractions, How to avoid being distracted when driving, IAM, In car distractions, Jamie Chadwick, Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart and Auto Express, RoadSmart, Safety advice, Tim Shallcross, What drives you to distraction?

GEM Warns Drivers – Mobile Penalties To Double In March 2017

February 20, 2017 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

GEM is pleased the Government has recognised the severity of this offence, especially as more and more evidence becomes available to link mobile phone use with serious collisions. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “There is serious risk in the physical distraction of holding a phone while driving. But there is also the risk […]

Filed Under: The Law Tagged With: Car Articles, Concentrating and driving, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, Holding a phone and driving, Kill the Conversation, Mobile phones, Mobiles and driving, Neil Worth, Penalties for breaking the law when driving, Safety advice, The Law, The law around mobile phones and driving, Using your phone behind the wheel

On Medications And Driving…

December 12, 2016 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists about the dangerous effects medication can have on driving. As part of its long-term initiative to raise awareness, GEM has produced a free leaflet entitled ‘Don’t Motor on Meds’, which offers advice on driving while taking prescription drugs. Some cold and ‘flu treatments, painkillers and other drugs can cause […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice Tagged With: Car Articles, Don't Motor on Meds, Driving and medication, Driving and meds, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists about the dangerous effects medication can have on driving, How medication affects driving, Medication and driving, Medication can affect your driving, Neil Worth, road safety, Safety advice

Take Care Where The Deer Are…

October 9, 2016 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Driving Advice Tagged With: Car Articles, Country roads, Driving advice, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, Road safety advice, RSPCA, Rural driving, Safety advice, UK deer population, Wild animal crossings

Stay Safe During Euro 2016

June 7, 2016 by Mr Butterscotch 1 Comment

GEM Motoring Assist is urging football fans to put safety first if they’re on the road during the forthcoming Euro 2016 matches in France. GEM’s advice applies for fans who will be following their national teams in France, and for others watching at home or in the pub. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE says: […]

Filed Under: Safety & Security Tagged With: Car and road safety, Car Articles, David Williams MBE, Drink driving, Drug driving, Euro 2016, Euro 2016 motoring advice, French road laws, French traffic laws, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, GEM Motoring Assist is urging football fans to put safety first, Safety advice, Take breaks when driving, Take fatigue seriously

GEM Issues Advice For Driving In Hot Weather

July 7, 2015 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

We’ve recently had a spell of very hot weather and even some thunderstorms. With the discomfort that hot weather driving can bring, GEM Motoring Assist is taking the opportunity to offer advice that will help keep drivers cool and calm, even when it’s sweltering outside. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE says: “Making long journeys […]

Filed Under: Daily News, Editorial, Maintenance & Breakdown, The Environment Tagged With: Car Articles, Do not leave pets in the car, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, Hot weather driving, How to keep cool when driving, Oil and coolant levels, Safety advice, Staying safe when driving

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