Category Archives: Safety
Brits call for older drivers to retake driving test
Three-in-five Brits believe older motorists should be forced to retake their driving test at the age of 66, and one-in-five have urged the Government to put stricter regulations in place for older drivers. New research carried out for Auto Trader’s … Continue reading
Make Your Car Safe for a Bank Holiday Weekend in 15 Minutes
With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, thoughts inevitably turn to the fun trips you have planned. However, before setting off on your journey, we urge drivers to take 15 minutes to ensure that they remain safe on the roads. … Continue reading
The Tyre is Bright, The Tyre is Orange
In the past few decades the way in which people test the tyre and how far it has worn has not changed too much. There is always the old 20p test, championed by TyreSafe – a not for profit organisation … Continue reading
Driving tips as late snow set to return
With snow set to make an unwelcome Spring return to much of the country over the next few days, it’s worth considering the following points if you need to make a car journey. Winter tyres: It’s not too late to … Continue reading
Top Tips for Driving in Bad Weather
Last week we wrote about the importance of preparing your car correctly when bad weather is predicted. So we though it would be good to follow up with a look at some tips on how to drive in bad weather. … Continue reading
Potholes threaten tyre danger increase
The current ‘pothole epidemic’ blighting the UK’s roads is not only causing added financial burden for drivers and councils, but it is also in danger of leading to a rise in the number of tyre-related road casualties. The stark warning … Continue reading
Top Tips for Preparing to Drive in Bad Weather
The weather in the UK is infamous for its ability to change rapidly. What can start off as a nice day can end with gales, snow, sleet, torrential rain, fog, etc. As such, it is important to make sure that … Continue reading
BTCC champ Cleland rolls out IAM plan
Jaguar and Volvo dealer, double British Touring Car champ John Cleland, is to roll out a new project aimed at improving road safety across Scotland. The Galashiels-based dealer’s scheme will see young drivers refunded the cost of passing their Institute … Continue reading
Poor Road Markings Cause Safety Concerns
They may not be the most exciting topic in the world, but the UK’s road markings play an important role in keeping motorists safe. At the tail end of 2012, a report named Lifelines 2012 was released by the Road … Continue reading
Goodyear aims to boost young driver safety
Goodyear has formed an alliance with the European Driving Schools Association (EFA) aimed at increasing the awareness for safe driving among young drivers. The partnership will also strive to address this in the training for youngsters on the road. The … Continue reading
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