5 Reasons why Slowing Down is a good idea

Posted by Geraldine Herbert on Oct 19, 2018

5 Reasons why Slowing Down is a good idea

We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea writes Geraldine Herbert Gardaí are launching a major speed clamp-down this weekend from 7am on Friday, October 19 to 7am on Saturday, October 20. We have 5 reasons why slowing down is a good idea Save lives- Most children hit by a car at 30km/h make a full recovery, whereas most hit at 50km/h will be killed or face a lifetime of disability. Save Fuel –Driving at 110km/h uses up to 9% more fuel than at 96km/h and up to 15% more than at 80km/h. Save on Maintenance – Lower speeds should also reduce vehicle wear and tear. Save Stress – Driving can actually be a relaxing and pleasant experience. Save Money – Staying within the speed limits means no speeding tickets! Geraldine Herbert 19th October 2018 ...

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Donut Ignore The Signs…

Posted by wheelsforwomen on Oct 16, 2018

Donut Ignore The Signs…

Goodyear Tyres has created a handy guide for the key signs to check – #DonutIgnoreTheSigns The confusion over what to look and feel for when routinely checking tyres for signs of conditions is not unfamiliar. But a new campaign has recruited an unlikely ally to boost tyre safety knowledge amongst drivers. Goodyear Tyres has created a handy guide called ‘Donut Ignore the Signs’ – designed to both educate drivers on the signs and symptoms of unhealthy tyres and encourage them to commit to the habit of checking their tyres once a month. The six donut metaphors present the most common unhealthy tyre conditions in a clear, visual way, helping with the difficulties of at-home tyre checks. October 16th,...

Oct15

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5 Electric Cars Worth Waiting For

Posted by Geraldine Herbert on Oct 15, 2018

5 Electric Cars Worth Waiting For

As Europe gets tougher on emissions its good news for motorists as more all-electric cars are set to launch in 2019, we look at 5 worth waiting for writes Geraldine Herbert Audi E-tron Due here early next year Audi’s e-tron is the luxury car maker’s first all-electric vehicle and will have a range of more than 400 km, based on the WLTP driving cycle. Powered by two electric motors Audi reckons it can hit...

Oct10

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Driving in Windy Weather #StormCallum

Posted by Geraldine Herbert on Oct 10, 2018

Driving in Windy Weather #StormCallum

Storm Callum is set to bring ‘severe and damaging’ 130km/h gusts. We have some tips for driving in windy weather writes Geraldine Herbert Plan your journey – is there a route with less exposure to the weather and less risk of fallen trees? Choose a sheltered route if you have the option. Be aware of the danger posed by debris that may have blown into the roadway. Wind rarely blows steadily, and a sudden gust can catch...