Safety, comfort and joy for motorists

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08 December 2011

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week, he is giving advice for staying safe and secure at Christmas:

  • Park in a well-lit and open area.
  • Some councils offer free parking over Christmas; it is worth checking with your local council.
  • Keep all valuables, including presents out of sight.
  • Secure your steering lock, if you have one.
  • Remove all traces of your satnav including cradles and tell-tale ring marks.
  • Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running to defrost your windows.
  • Lock it whenever you leave it, even on forecourts.

Elstow said: “The combination of cold weather and Christmas often sends shoppers to local shopping centres and supermarkets. Don’t let your car become a target for thieves.”

To help drivers stay safe this winter, the IAM has launched a new website, drivingadvice.org.uk, with traffic updates, weather forecasts and tips on how to drive safely in winter.

Tips cover rain, snow, ice, fog and wind – everything you can expect in a typically unpredictable British winter. Check it out before you travel.

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Notes to editors:

 

  1. drivingadvice.org.uk
  2. IAM Drive & Survive is a commercial subsidiary of the IAM and promotes occupational driver skills and safety for vehicle fleets businesses. IAM Drive & Survive helps employers achieve their duty of care to employees and reduce road accidents while driving on business. The IAM is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving, motorcycle riding and cycling.  The IAM has more than 100,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known for the advanced driving test and the advanced driving, motorcycling and cycling courses.  Our policy and research division offers advice and expertise on road safety.
  3. For information about IAM Drive & Survive phone 0870 120 2910 or visit http://www.iamdriveandsurvive.co.uk

 

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