With the onslaught of wintry weather, now is the ideal time to give your vehicle the “once over” to ensure it is fit for difficult driving conditions.
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Risks of the school run
Many children are injured close to their home on residential roads. Over 70 per cent of drivers break the speed limit on these roads - and many of those drivers are parents.
Speed camera safety
There has been a lot written about speed cameras and the debate continues to rage. But like them or loath them, you are going to have to deal with them.
Problems with tyres and tarmac
There used to be a bumper sticker that said ‘If you can read this, you are too close!’ You don’t see them so often these days, but the problem hasn’t gone away.
Emergency vehicles
Do you stay where you are and potentially block the progress of an emergency vehicle? Or do you move into a position that may put you or other road users at risk?
Right-hand turns
There is a special section in the police accident report called “waiting to turn right” which, although it is an everyday manoeuvre, produces more than its fair share of smashes.
Safer braking
Gentle, planned braking is something all drivers should aspire to - imagine being a passenger with somebody doing nothing except emergency stops!
Smooth gear changing
Are your passengers constantly “nodding”? If so, you need to make your gear changing smoother - your passengers (and transmission system) will appreciate it!
Child safety seats
New regulations that came into force last September mean that you must not carry a child without a booster seat if they are less than 135cms tall.
Drink driving dangers
A recent survey showed that half the UK’s estimated 32 million motorist admit consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Why risk it?
