Advice and Tips
Safer doesn’t necessarily mean slower, says IAM
Advanced Training & Rider Performance, a new report launched by the IAM, has shown that the organisation’s advanced system of riding really does deliver sustainable benefits in anticipation, better road positioning and swift but safe progress in a wide range of road environments.
Breakdown - don’t be left shivering about town!
With weather forecasters predicting that the current cold snap may last for some time, new research from The Co-operative Insurance highlights the prevalence of breakdowns and the most common motor maintenance mystifiers.
Winter driving tips - it’s not as tricky as you think
With bad weather forecast for much of the UK over the next few days there is no excuse to get caught out by the imminent wintry driving conditions. Mike Frisby, DIAmond Advanced Motorists’ Chief Examiner, says that far too much emphasis is put on what to do in the event of a skid, when really we should be putting more thought in to not allowing things to get that far in the first place.
Give them a Skill for Life this Christmas
Struggling with ideas for loved ones’ presents this Christmas? Why not give them something different this year; a new skill that will last them a lifetime? The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has a range of gift-vouchers encompassing all of their coaching offerings; and with everything from a young driver assessment, through to cycling, there is a range of prices and options to suit anyone who takes to the road.
Advice for winter weather at home and in the car
As snow and ice falls on parts of Britain with more forecast, insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Avoid the winter dread with a bit of Saab snow-how
With early winter snow predicted for this weekend Saab GB is urging drivers to take necessary precautions.
Top motoring tips for survival this winter
Motorists seem to have already forgotten the lessons of last winter, according to Kwik Fit research.
Driving in the snow
As forecasts predict snow by the weekend, memories of last winter’s weather chaos on the roads will have motorists fearing the worst. Mondial Assistance in the UK, leading provider of roadside assistance services, is releasing important advice to drivers on coping with hazardous conditions.
Driving on wet and slushy winter roads
Winter weather is setting in fast in the UK with cold and wet conditions becoming more common. Driving in these wintry conditions places stress on a vehicle’s tyres and Protyre, the UK’s largest independent tyre wholesaler and retailer, is offering motorists the following advice to help keep control and keep safe on the roads:
Prepare your car for cold-snap
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering drivers advice on preparing their cars for winter, as snowfall is forecast around the UK over the next few days.
Electric cars offer lowest lifetime cost public says
Electric cars are winning the battle to convince motorists that they are a value-for-money proposition, according to the latest research. While there may be those who are put off by the initial high purchase cost of the first electric car models, which are now beginning to reach the UK market as we head into 2011, it seems many people are realising the money-saving potential of a battery-powered vehicle over its lifetime, a poll from leading green car guide TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk suggests.
Independent car comparison website launches
Today marks the official launch of a new independent car comparison website in the UK, which will aim to help users select the best car for them. Different features on the website, such as car reviews and ratings, are all compiled for the benefit of site visitors.
New call to protect younger drivers
Young driver deaths in the UK could be cut by up to a third if compulsory post-test training was introduced, according to the IAM.
Swearing & speeding - Brits' bad driving habits revealed
Swearing at fellow road users (25%), driving too fast (18%) and eating behind the wheel (17%) top the list of British drivers’ worst driving habits, according to research commissioned by online car hire comparison site carhiremarket.com.
Motorists urged to prepare for next week’s big freeze
Motorists are being urged by the UK car care specialist, Autoglym, to take a few quick steps to prepare for a severe cold snap starting next week. The Met Office has warned that next week the UK should expect “significant accumulations of snow in northern and eastern parts, and an increasing risk of overnight frost and icy surfaces”.