{"id":6628,"date":"2013-09-28T18:17:07","date_gmt":"2013-09-28T18:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=6628"},"modified":"2013-09-28T18:17:07","modified_gmt":"2013-09-28T18:17:07","slug":"improve-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/improve-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve your driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"181006coo\"<\/a>\u00a0Good Driving Ireland aims to encourage\u00a0motorists of all ages to develop their driving skills<\/em><\/strong>
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A new organisation devoted to improving motoring standards has been launched. Good Driving Ireland is a voluntary organization which aims to promote the learning and use of advanced driving skills, a standard that results in safer journeys on our roads.<\/p>\n

Advanced driving recognises that driving is a skill and as such can be improved with training and practice to develop a safer driving method which results in an improved safety environment for all road users.<\/p>\n

The benefits of using Advanced Driving techniques are<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A safer driving environment for the individual and fellow road users.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reduced insurance premiums for qualified advanced drivers are offered by several companies.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reduced fuel consumption from better driving techniques.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lower maintenance costs due to reduced wear and tear on vehicles.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A smoother journey for the driver or motorcyclist and their passengers.<\/p>\n

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For more information check out the Good Driving Ireland<\/a> website<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

28th September, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

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