Entries Tagged ‘Safety Checks’:
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 Driving Legislation, Driving Skills, Safety Checks on Jan.06, 2010
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 [...]
Tags: emergency, Ice, Safety Checks, Snow, winter
filed in Driving Skills, Safety Checks on Jan.04, 2010
The UK driving test is one of the most challenging driving tests in the world; making sure you are prepared and ready for you test is important because it means you will need to independently deal with hazards and difficult situations safely. The easiest was to know if you are ready is to speak to [...]
Tags: Driving Test, Emergency Stop, Manoevres, Safety Checks