EL Magazine JAN-FEB 2019

Motoring
Eye am Aware!
Last July, the government
launched an eyesight awareness
campaign which includes a check
to see if you can read a number
plate at 20 metres. If you fail this
simple test you could have your
license revoked immediately or
you may receive a hefty fine too.
Glasses and contact lenses can
correct most visual problems but
surveys show that many drivers
don’t have regular checks and
are unaware of how poor their
vision is.
Tips for New Drivers
RoSPA statistics show that
you are more likely to have an
accident in the first two years
after passing your driving test
than at any other time. Follow
these tips to stay safe after
passing your test:
1. Practise
Build up your confidence and
experience by driving short
journeys in familiar locations. Get
more experience before going
out in rush hour or in the dark.
Improve your skills with Pass Plus
Driving Schemes, use a ‘P Plate’
and fit a black box.
2. Distractions
It’s illegal to use a phone while
driving, even the sound can
be distracting. With one in four
accidents are caused by them,
turn it off. You can double your
risk of an accident by giving
friends a lift in the first few
weeks after passing, say no!
Don’t drive after lack of sleep,
using legal or illegal drugs or
alcohol.
3. Speed limits
It’s against the law to break
speed limits - you’ll risk a fine
and points on your licence as
well as increase the chance of
being involved in an accident.
Speed limits indicate maximum
speed rather than actual speed,
adjust your driving according
to the conditions – weather,
location (near a school) size and
condition of road.
4. Using your brakes
Control your acceleration,
deceleration and use of brakes -
you’ll use less fuel, put less wear
and tear on your brakes and
drivers will be able to anticipate
what you are doing. Keep a 2
second distance from the car in
front.
Car of the
Edition
Hyundai I30 1.6 Active CRDi 5d
Auto 109 Bhp
When the budget doesn’t quite
stretch to some of the bigger brands,
then take a look at cars like this
Hyundai.
A truly great alternative to Focus-sized
family hatchbacks and you’ll love the
added extras. Head, shoulder and leg
room are generous and the boot isn’t
bad either.
These cars have always been regarded
as reliable and economical. They
offer an average extra urban fuel
consumption of 62.5mpg and urban
of 39.2mpg. Other nice features
include steering wheel mounted
audio/phone controls, Bluetooth
connectivity with voice recognition,
cruise control and a speed limiter and
parking sensors.
For more details speak to:
Saxon Bridge Automotive Ltd,
Auckland Park, Mount Farm,
Milton Keynes MK1 1BU
01908 311886
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