One
in eight car drivers (13%) is under 25, but almost 1 in 3 drivers who died
on British roads in 2007 (30%) were in this age group.
To help educate young driver’s about the importance of road safety, Prestige and Performance Bosch Car Service is supporting Brake to launch the "30 seconds to change your mind" competition a national competition asking young people to challenge risk taking on the roads. To find out more about the competition visit www.brake.org.uk or email 30seconds@brake.org.uk
If you haven'’t got an emergency kit in your car, you’re tempting fate. Anything could happen at any time that could result in you being stuck in your car for ages, from a severe weather event, to a road closure due to a police investigation. You need to be prepared for any eventuality.
Recommended checklist of items to keep in your car in case of a roadside emergency
| » Battery Jump Leads | » Bottled Drinking Water |
| » Reflective Devices | » Paper Towels |
| » Blanket | » A Road Atlas |
| » Pen and Paper | » Snacks (e.g cereal bars) |
| » A list of important contact details | » Warning Triangle |
| » Torch and Spare Batteries | » Ice Scraper |
| » Jack | » Inflated Spare Tyre |