filed in Driving Legislation, Questions and answers about driving, Safety Checks on Jan.12, 2010
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 [...]
Tags: Eco Driving Tips, rain, Safe Driving, Safety Checks, stopping distances, Tyre Pressures, Tyres
filed in Cars, Driving Skills, Safety Checks on Jan.04, 2010
It is not the weather conditions that cause the skid, but how the driver controls the vehicle based on the conditions. Having said that there are three main causes of a skid: Too much brake Too much accelerator Too much steering Notice though, all are controlled by the driver! If/When a skid occurs to regain the [...]
Tags: Accelerator, Brake, Clutch, Gears, Ice, rain, Skidding, Snow, stopping distances