Drink Driving Proposals To Upset Drinkers

Wednesday, 18. February 2009

A recent poll showed that 61% of motorists would not welcome a drop of acceptable drink driving levels from 80mg to the more common 50mg but that is probably because of the draconian punishment handed out if over the limit. If you are guilty of driving even slightly over the limit in the UK you are automatically facing a 12 month ban whilst in some countries in the EU the chances of being caught in the first Read more »

Work Pressure Can Kill Employees

Tuesday, 17. February 2009

There has been a marked increase in the number of drivers talking on mobile phones whilst driving. The reason has been put down to increased work pressure by employers on employees who fear that missing critical calls or failing to call back customers could cost the company orders. The employees are doing it, even though they know it’s illegal, because they also need the commission. The sad fact is that Read more »

Dealing With A Busy Junction

Thursday, 23. October 2008

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has found that young male drivers cope better at busy junctions than young females. It found that the most common accident for a young driver in an urban area is at a junction. Forty three percent of young men and 46% of young women struggle to cope at busy intersections. What that proves – I don’t know other than take more care when approaching a junction where another driver is a young woman rather than a young man! Whatever! By Graham Hill

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