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Tips for safely rejoining the road
June 12, 2020
With many drivers taking to the roads for the first time since lockdown was imposed, it is crucial to ensure your vehicles are roadworthy. The government announced that any car, van or motorcycle MOT due from 30 March 2020 will be extended by six months, however, you should have an obligation to check the safety of your vehicle before you drive it after a long period of time. Here are a few tips on how to check your vehicles: Lights […]
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Take care with hay fever medicines, drivers warned
June 09, 2020
The hay fever season is upon us once more and with grass pollen levels rising, many sufferers will be reaching for the antihistamines to calm their symptoms. However, one motoring organisation has warned anyone who also needs to drive to check their medication before taking it in case it causes drowsiness. Common medicines may impair driving GEM Motoring Assist said some common hay fever remedies can have a sedative effect, potentially making drivers groggy and unable to react to hazards […]
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Motorists urged to avoid driving if concerned about eyesight
June 01, 2020
With much of the high street closed since March, personal care appointments have also fallen by the wayside – and that includes trips to the optician. However, GEM Motoring Assist has urged drivers not to let this be an excuse for getting behind the wheel with deteriorated eyesight if they feel their vision has altered for the worse. Strained eyes? Don’t drive The road safety organisation said anyone with even minor concerns about their eyesight needs to ‘do the responsible […]
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Licence Bureau urges fleets to stick to COVID-19 Secure guidelines
May 27, 2020
With many fleet drivers now back at work or planning to return, one organisation has urged them and their employers to stick to government guidelines designed to protect them against the further spread of coronavirus. Licence Bureau highlighted the recently published document Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, which contains a dedicated sub-category on advice for business driving. Dedicated tips on vehicles The document aims to provide guidance for everyone from lorry drivers and couriers to […]
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