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Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on drivers to try out the ‘two-second rule’ and ensure they’re not putting lives at risk by tailgating. The advice comes amid concern that too many motorists are simply unaware of the distance they need to stop safely in an emergency. Writing in the summer […]
Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist is advising all road users to take extra care, as snow and hail are predicted for some parts of the country. The conditions follow in the wake of Storm Ewan’s progress across the Irish Sea towards Scotland. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth said: “It looks […]
On a day to day basis, it becomes all too easy to overlook the simple things that require checking on your car – such as oil, water, ancillary fluids, lights, tyres, tyre pressures etc. There’s so many that you could spend around 20 minutes before each journey giving it a good look over. We do […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning that despite 50 years of seat belt laws, far too many drivers and passengers are still putting themselves and others in great danger by not wearing seat belts. The first seat belt law came into force in January 1965, which saw all new cars in the UK […]
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has offered more tips to keep you safe on the road. This week, the tips concern driving in the dark as Autumn moves in to winter: Squeaky clean windows It’s always best to check your windscreen, rear window and side mirrors are clean before starting your journey. Visibility is obviously […]
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 […]
Senior drivers who can plan ahead and reflect on their own performance are likely to stay safer for longer, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. This latest advice forms part of ‘Still Safe to Drive’, GEM’s video-based web resource to help drivers stay as safe as possible for as long as possible. […]
BBC News is reporting that Volkswagen is recalling 2.6 million cars – the largest recall in VW history and one of the larger recalls of modern times. The problems affect a range of models but include lights, fuel lines, incorrect oil and more. Volkswagen are advising they will contact customers direct if the owner has […]
Many motorists will often put off tyre repairs to save on costs. But it is actually cheaper to replace worn or damaged tyres where necessary, rather than waiting to face a burst tyre and having to be towed off the motorway. As part of their Motorway Month campaign, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers advice […]