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Risks of the school run

Lara Page — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:52:19 +0000

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. … [visit site to read more]

Speed camera safety

Lara Page — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:52:34 +0000

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.

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Problems with tyres and tarmac

Lara Page — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:53:12 +0000

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.

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Emergency vehicles

Lara Page — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:51:57 +0000

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?

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Right-hand turns

Lara Page — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:53:01 +0000

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. … [visit site to read more]

Safer braking

Lara Page — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:00:33 +0000

Gentle, planned braking is something all drivers should aspire to - imagine being a passenger with somebody doing nothing except emergency stops! … [visit site to read more]

Smooth gear changing

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:54:08 +0000

Are your passengers constantly “nodding”? If so, you need to make your gear changing smoother - your passengers (and transmission system) will appreciate it!

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Child safety seats

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:53:29 +0000

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.

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Drink driving dangers

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:53:22 +0000

A recent survey showed that half the UK’s estimated 32 million motorist admit consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Why risk it? … [visit site to read more]

Driving on medication

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:52:45 +0000

Few drivers who take over-the-counter medicines appreciate the affect they can have - we pay less attention to the mundane illnesses that can increase the risk of having a crash.

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Joining the motorway

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:52:24 +0000

What do you do when you are just about approaching the motorway from the slip road and you suddenly realise you’re heading towards a daunting line of trucks?

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Stress-free driving

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:52:05 +0000

We often judge the quality of a trip by how short it is, but are we in fact creating our own time expectations that put us under pressure when we can’t meet them? … [visit site to read more]

Winter driving

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:51:46 +0000

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. … [visit site to read more]

Reading the road ahead

Lara Page — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:51:30 +0000

A good, safe drive is about a mixture of techniques, but high on the list must be the need to use your car’s brakes in a smooth and progressive way. … [visit site to read more]