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Six tips to banish driver distractions
Recognising the danger of distractions and knowing how to keep them to a minimum is a vital part of driving safely. That’s why GEM Motoring Assist has today published a line-up of simple tips to help drivers stay focused on safe driving. Writing in the Autumn edition of Good Motoring, GEM’s quarterly member magazine, road […]
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Show your support for #ProjectEDWARD
#ProjectEDWARD, European Day Without A Road Death takes place this year on Thursday 26 September Theme is ‘We are all more vulnerable than we think’ Join the social media conversation with different safety themes every day this month Road safety and breakdown organisation. GEM Motoring Assist is proud to support this year’s #ProjectEDWARD […]
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GEM offers parents and children safety tips for the school run
• play your part on the school run • look for ways to reduce the risks children face – as passengers, cyclists or pedestrians GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging parents and children to make safety their number one priority on journeys to and from school. The new school year begins very shortly, and GEM says […]
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GEM comments on today’s news from the DfT
GEM Motoring Assist comments on today’s news from the Department for Transport that shows an increase in the number of people killed in crashes where one driver was over the drink drive limit. The estimate is 250, an increase of nine per cent up from 230 in 2016, and the highest level for a […]
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Be alert to early signs of road rage
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to protect themselves by being alert to early signs of road rage. The warning comes as thousands of families take to the road every day at the start or end of a summer holiday. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “Most of us will have some experience […]
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It’s time to update mobile phone legislation
Current legislation is not fit for purpose – ‘interactive communication’ is an outdated concept Recent court case demonstrates the compromise to road safety Government must immediately update wording of mobile phone legislation GEM Motoring Assist is urging the UK government to update the wording of its law on the use of a mobile phone […]
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The perils of cheap ignition coils
Ignition coils have been crucial to the petrol engine, even before one was used to power a horseless carriage and are still vital today. Their role is to provide a high voltage spark that is used to jump across a gap on a spark plug, to ignite the petrol and air mixture. Without a decent […]
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GEM is voted the UK’s number one breakdown recovery provider
GEM is ‘excellent at keeping you informed’ ‘Staff are very friendly’ ‘The firm offers strong value for money’ RESULTS FROM the 2019 Auto Express Driver Power Survey show that GEM Motoring Assist has kept its place as the UK’s number one breakdown recovery provider for the seventh year running. The result also means […]
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Expect motorcyclists at junctions and you’re more likely to spot them
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to take extra care at junctions, in an attempt to reduce collisions with motorcyclists. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth said: “Around 30 motorcyclists are killed or injured every day at junctions, usually because of a driver observation error which some years ago picked up the nickname ‘SMIDSY’ […]
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Steer clear of ‘hot dogs’ as temperatures soar
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and comfortable on car journeys during the summer heat. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth warns that it’s both dangerous and illegal to leave an animal in a hot vehicle. “If the dog becomes ill or dies, the owner is likely […]
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