Entries Tagged ‘stopping distances’:

Motorway Drive Commentary

Motorway driving takes planning and skill, however most have little or no training for this. Although many drivers use the motorway regularly, some avoid it altogether and although they are built with speed in mind, often distances are misjudged. The key thing is to manage the space around your vehicle and plan for others whilst [...]

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The plight of the rushed driver…

Today’s busy environment of home and work life, there seems increasing pressure to rush.  A modern trait, the age old saying “more haste less speed” comes to mind. The three MOST common crashes in the UK are Rear end shunts Not giving priority at a junction/roundabout Loss of directional control. I feel ALL of these [...]

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How to check your car tyre

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 [...]

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How to drive on icy roads

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 [...]

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