A shock investigation into second-hand tyres (tyres made from previously used tyre rubber) has raised significant safety issues. Trading standards in the West Midlands investigated independent tyre dealers and found that a staggering 90% of the used rubber inspected failed to meet minimum legal standards.
New tyes can be expensive, even the unbranded ones, however, if second-hand tyres are as poor in quality as this investigation suggests, buying them is definately a false economy.
Saturday 28 August 2010
Tuesday 24 August 2010
Driving Tests Cancelled Due To Lack of A Spare Tyre
DSA is getting increasing numbers of complaints from candidates whose test didn’t go ahead because of problems with car tyres.
It’s become a common feature of modern cars to be fitted with a spare tyre or space-saver tyre which is a different size in order to save room and weight
DSA would like to remind driving instructors that any vehicle presented for test must be fitted with:
the same size tyre on the same axle
tyres that are not subject to speed restrictions
If any tyre is not suitable for the test, the test will not go ahead and the candidate will lose their test fee.
It’s become a common feature of modern cars to be fitted with a spare tyre or space-saver tyre which is a different size in order to save room and weight
DSA would like to remind driving instructors that any vehicle presented for test must be fitted with:
the same size tyre on the same axle
tyres that are not subject to speed restrictions
If any tyre is not suitable for the test, the test will not go ahead and the candidate will lose their test fee.
Killer Windscreen Washer Fluid!!
Stagnant windscreen wiper water may be responsible for causing 20% of cases of Legionnaires Disease, according to the Health Protection Agency.
Stagnant, warm water is a breeding ground for the Legionella bacteria, which when inhaled cause pneumonia and is fatal in 10-15% of cases.
To kill the bacteria simply add screenwash to your windscreen washer resevoir.
Stagnant, warm water is a breeding ground for the Legionella bacteria, which when inhaled cause pneumonia and is fatal in 10-15% of cases.
To kill the bacteria simply add screenwash to your windscreen washer resevoir.
Are Your Parents Fraudsters?
Research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau reveals that many parents are committing motor insurance fraud by 'fronting' - insuring cars under their own name and adding the child as a named driver, when in fact the child is the main driver of the car.
This may reduces the cost of the insurance policy but it is illegal and, by declaring false informationn, the policy becomes invalid. So if a claim where to be made, and the fronting was discovered, the insurance company wouldn't have to pay out.
Many parents who front don't know they are breaking the law. They believe that they are exploiting a loophole in law.
With the high cost of young drivers insurance fronting seems to be on the increase, however, the insurance companys are increasingly active in rooting it out. Be careful.
This may reduces the cost of the insurance policy but it is illegal and, by declaring false informationn, the policy becomes invalid. So if a claim where to be made, and the fronting was discovered, the insurance company wouldn't have to pay out.
Many parents who front don't know they are breaking the law. They believe that they are exploiting a loophole in law.
With the high cost of young drivers insurance fronting seems to be on the increase, however, the insurance companys are increasingly active in rooting it out. Be careful.
Sunday 15 August 2010
Driving Under The Influence
A recent poll has 1 in 10 drivers confessing to driving under the influence of a medicine that they know has impaired their ability to drive.
3 % actually admit to having had a accident or near miss when driving under the influence of medicine.
12 % were unaware that they could be breaking the law if they drive whilst under the influence of a medicine that could affect their driving.
Just under a third of the people questioned claimed to regularly drive whilst under the influence of medicines.
Well, it's this or have a sickie. After all, who wants to use public transport?
3 % actually admit to having had a accident or near miss when driving under the influence of medicine.
12 % were unaware that they could be breaking the law if they drive whilst under the influence of a medicine that could affect their driving.
Just under a third of the people questioned claimed to regularly drive whilst under the influence of medicines.
Well, it's this or have a sickie. After all, who wants to use public transport?
Driving Schools, Lessons and Instruction
Hello, this blog will be about all things learning to drive and is aimed at learners and driving instructors.
Let the blogging commence!
Let the blogging commence!
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