Learnmoore Driving

As winter closes in this is the perfect time to prepare for the cold and the dark.  Getting your car prepared for the winter could be a life safer now the chill sets in.  Things to check: Tyres – critical for traction, tyres should be in good order.  Check pressures, tread depth (ideally more than [...]

A survey released by the AA suggests that one in three of all killed drivers were not wearing seat belts.  Over three hundred lives could be saved if everyone wore seat belts.  The evidence suggests that the sort of driver who chooses not to wear a belt is twice as likely to be involved in [...]

Tyres are the most important safety aspect of the car because the tyres are the only thing keeping your car in contact with the road; because of this the law can be strict in terms of penalties.  In theory the fine for the driver can be up to £2,500 per tyre and 3 penalty points [...]

During winter months it is essential to be prepared for breakdowns, incidents and been stranded.  In the winter this is more important due to the extreme cold.   Basic suggested items include: Hi visibility jacket Warning triangle Torch and spare batteries Blanket and warm clothing (hat/gloves/scalf/spare jacket/jumper) Back up food supplies (chocolate bars/dried fruit/2l bottle of [...]