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Driving in Wet Conditions

Wet conditions make roads slippery, reduce your visibility and decrease your gripping capabilities, so no wonder many motorists find the prospect of rain daunting! When rain strikes, it is important that you modify your driving style to keep yourself and passengers safe. Take a look at our helpful advice and make sure you are driving as safely as possible in wet weather conditions. Be Prepared It is important that both you and your vehicle are prepared for driving in rain and wet conditions. Vehicle Checks Ensure that your tyres have...

Tyre Safety Month 2017: Check Your Tyre Pressure

October is Tyre Safety Month and this year organisers TyreSafe are focusing on the importance of checking your tyre pressures every three weeks and before any long journeys you undertake. Why is Tyre Pressure Important? Tyre pressure affects your handling, grip and braking distance so it is vital for your tyre safety. When tyres are under inflated the part of the tyre intended to touch the surface of the road (the contact patch) becomes reduced and uneven, meaning that your tyre will not be able to grip the road as...

Tyre of the Month September 2017: Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50

This September we have chosen the superior Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 as our tyre of the month. This tyre provides exceptional gripping capabilities in wet conditions and reliable handling, resulting in a safe and comfortable driving experience.   Superior Wet Performance Designed with specialist grooves that are optimally shaped like lightning bolts in varying sizes, this tyre works to evacuate water rapidly away from the tread for enhanced aquaplaning resistance. In addition, its increased block rigidity means that the Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 remains stable for safe performance on wet surfaces.   Excellent Economy...

Tyre of the Month August 2017: Uniroyal RainExpert 3

August can unfortunately often bring wet conditions, so we have chosen the Uniroyal RainExpert 3 as our tyre of the month. Famous for inventing the rain tyre, Uniroyal are known for their dedication to wet weather safety and the RainExpert 3 provides high levels of performance when conditions are wet. Superior Grip Designed with an asymmetric tread pattern and a specially developed tread compound, the Uniroyal RainExpert 3 works to grip to the surface of the road tightly for enhanced safety in wet conditions. Large outer shoulders also work to...

European Driving Laws

Many European countries have different laws to those in the UK and driving can be a challenge if you aren’t aware of them! Before heading abroad make sure that you are aware of important factors including which side of the road you should be driving on, whether speed signs are displayed in kilometres or miles and all road laws. As a starting point, here are some laws that you should be aware of before driving in Europe. Carry a Breathalyser in France It is a legal requirement to carry a...