Driving home for Christmas

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22 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 advising you on making your journey home over Christmas:

 

·      Prepare your vehicle – check tyre pressure, top up your washer fluid and make sure all your lights are working.

·      Plan your journey by checking the weather conditions both for where you’re travelling from, and  your destination. Check updates on the radio during your journey, and take a map so you can re-route if you need to.

·      Share the driving on long journeys.

·      Take regular breaks.

·      Pack enough food, books and games to keep the kids occupied.

·      Let someone at home know when you plan to arrive.

·      Watch out for other road users and give them plenty of room and consideration.

·      In case the worst happens, ensure that you have plenty of fuel. Pack an emergency kit of spare clothes, a shovel, water and food, ice scraper, reflective jacket and fully charged mobile phone with your breakdown provider’s details programmed in. It is also a good idea to carry with you any regular medication you take – your journey may take longer than planned.

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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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