Well we have talked about the RAC before, but here is their latest offer. (more…)

Well unless you live outside of the UK you could not have failed to notice the huge amount of rainfall over these last few days.

In truth about 2 months of rain fell in one day, covering many parts of the country not in inches of water but feet. Boats and helicopters seemed to be the only modes of transport in certain cities, especially in Yorkshire.

Of course we saw the big issues with the rain, but missed the extremly busy times the breakdown cover men and women endured getting damp cars or even soaked through cars, started and all their way, I wonder who fixed the boats when they brokedown, a sort of breakdown cover for boats, while it lasted. It was with great credit the emergency services incuding the breakdown cover staff, did theor job and got people home or away from thier homes depending on the emergency. The TV cameras tend to focus on the police or Ambulancemen, but forget that other civilians were helping with the cause also.
So with more rainfall due this weekend, Do you really want to drive? I am off to Rome but funny the last time I was in Italy, it was fooding over there. Very strange.

I had ver heard of microsleep until I watched an accident investiagtion documentary on TV last week. It claims that many accidents on the road are created from microsleeps which only occur for a few seconds, but enough time to create an accident. Apparently you may not even be aware that you have been asleep and in fact could have already suffered several microsleeps whilst driving.

Of course this tends to occur when you have been deprived of sleep, something most of us can suffer from on a daily basis. But the fact you are not even aware you have been falling asleep at the wheel is very worrying as it is very easy to deny that you have a problem and should not be at the wheel of that vehicle.

Long boring drives can also increase the likelyhood and especially at times when you would normally be asleep say at night.
Not sure if the energy drinks can stop this, but the safest thing to do, is not to drive if you are very tired.

We talk here of what happens when you breakdown, and breakdown cover but nothing is more important than your safety and your passengers and pedestrians around you, this could be a killer. Make sure you do not breakdown and only drive when you are alert and have full reactions.

We knew it was comming a few races ago, but de we think it woudld fair and square in one of the most difficult and action packed race for ages, well it did and god was it worth it.

I am of course talking about Lewis Hamilton getting his first F1 win after only 6 races, even Michael Schumacher had to wait 18 races for a win and no one, I say no one has been on the podium for the first 6 races of their career. There is no doubt he has a good car under him, but he had the same car, the same team as the world champion has and Lewis is now 8 points ahead. (more…)

It is now being considered in New York, to ban anyone to talk on their mobile phone or listen to their iPod whilst crossing the road. It seems many accidents are caused by pedestrians not looking where they are going do to being distracted by modern electronic pastimes.

There was no mention of reading newspapers, or talking to friends, or looking at the advertising lights. Only the electronic gadgets. Where will it end, yes i know accidents are caused this way, but there are so many other reasons for accidents and life will just stop if we wrap ourselves up in cotton wool. (more…)

It only seems a short while since the law came in against using your mobile phone whilst driving and spot fines have been put in place. But now the so called experts are saying it is just as dangerous to drive talking into a bluetooth hands free.

They believe that your attention is taken away from you driving and towards the person on the other end of the phone. It raises the question what can we do whilst driving.

Are we allowed to listen to the radio?

Are we allowed to talk to our passengers?

What is the difference of talking to a passenger or over the phone via handsfree? (more…)

The good driving rules for motorway driving continue…

6. If you find yourself being stuck in a traffic jam or caught in slow moving traffic, use your hazard lights to warn the vehicles behind that you are slowing down. Always maintain a good distance from the back of the queue and keep your eyes on the mirrors for signs of any fast approaching traffic. This will help you stay out of harm’s way or at least minimize any rear end impact.

7. When exiting the motorway maintain the same speed until you are within reach of the exit slip road. Slowing down suddenly or braking while still on the motorway can cause major congestion around exit junctions and can be very dangerous. Slips roads are designed to allow you time to slow down. (more…)

Many a time while driving on the motorway, I have noticed that many drivers are not aware of proper traffic rules while other do not follow good driving practices make me tear my hair out in uncontrollable rage and despair! Most traffic snarls and accidents on the motorway can be prevented easily if all of us follow the below mentioned good driving practices suggested by The Association of British Drivers. (more…)

Just like John, having legal expense cover can help you claim losses and compensation where the accident did not happen due to your fault. As part of losses, you can claim cost of hiring a replacement car while yours is under repair, and if you are not comprehensively covered, then the cost of getting your car repaired. And just like in the case of my dear friend John, you can claim for personal injury and loss of earnings. (more…)

Here are the Top Five common myths about car insurance. Avoid these pitfalls and make the ‘right’ decision.

5. I always end up paying high insurance – I’ll get insurance in someone else’s name this time! (more…)