| www.rospa.com | The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established over 80 years ago and aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. |
| www.roadsafe.com | RoadSafe is a road safety partnership of leading companies in the motor and transport industries in Britain, the Government and road safety professionals. It aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by road accidents and promote safer driving. |
| www.trafficengland.com/ | For Real-Time traffic information on the Motorways. |
| www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com | A bed and breakfast booking service using some of the best B&Bs in the country. There are over 600 to choose from ranging from Lands End to John O'Groats in Scotland.
You can book direct with the B&B or use the booking service.
They offer real value for money and high standards in afriendly home atmosphere. |
| Highwaycode. | The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. It\'s rules apply to all road users: pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers |
| Southern Riders | A separate ROADAR Group that offers Motorcycle advanced rider training |
| www.trl.co.uk | The UK's Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world class research, consultancy, advice and testing for all aspects of transport.
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| www.advanced-driving.co.uk | This site has been set up to give general, unbiased information on the benefits of Advanced Driving. It is probably the largest on-line community of Advanced Drivers on the internet.
Made up of Members from IAM, RoADAR, HPC and even contributed to by current IAM and RoSPA Examiners and also current UK Police Class 1 drivers.
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| advanced driving tips and technique | This link gives some of the most useful tips and content relating to advanced driving |
| Tyresafe | TyreSafe is the new name for the Tyre Industry Council, a not for profit non commercial organisation set up 16 years ago with the responsibility of raising the awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres.
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| Kent Safety Cameras | Kent and Medway Safety Camera Partnership. This site gives information on road safety in Kent along with information on speed cameras, their location and links to the various partner organisations. |
| Telegraph Cars | Drivers af all ages can find life saving advice in the archived columns of the Telegraphs motoring's driving expert Paul Ripley |
| Highways England | For up to the minute traffic information as it happens |
| The Met Office. Weather Conditions | Check the weather forecast for the latest updates by checking the weather for planning your journey more effectively. |
| expert driving | DrivingExpert was formed to offer a unique reference point on driving skills and motoring information.
If you've ever failed to park in a tight spot, lost control of your vehicle in a skid, or struggled to use the many motoring gadgets available, then this site is for you.
Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject.
Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.
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| Vehicle Ergonomics | The Vehicle Ergonomics Best Practice Guide is your guide to being comfortable, safe and healthy, in and around your car.
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| Euro NCap | Euro NCAP's aim is to provide motoring consumers - both drivers and the automotive industry - with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe.
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| Safer Motoring | Safer Motoring was formed to offer a unique reference point on keeping you and your vehicle safe.
The road is a dangerous place, but we give you the tips you need to make your car and your journeys safer and more enjoyable.
Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject.
Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.
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| Skill Driver | SkillDriver is a road safety project aimed at:
reducing road casualties with a new approach to driving skill.
It has revealed and explained critical life-saving skills that drivers are not taught.
But they could be . . .
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| Driving 4 Tomorrow | This is the web site of Chris Gilbert. Chris is an ex Metropolitan Police driving instructor. Chris has a vast exerience of training advanced driving in all classes of vehicles. His DVD on Commentary Driving is rekwnowned as the best. |
| SERV (The Real Blood Runners ) | SERV Kent, 'Service by Emergency Response Volunteers' also known as the Blood Runners is a charity that provides emergency courier services transporting blood products, samples and other patient essential items for the major hospitals and hospices in Kent outside normal working hours.
Without SERV Kent, deliveries would have to be made by other means, each of which have their own challenges:
SERV are a charitable organisation that delivers blood products to the Accident and Emergency hospitals across Southern England at night free of charge, whenever and wherever it's urgently needed. SERV is a Registered Charity (#284455) run by dedicated volunteer motorcyclists and drivers who give their time and petrol to do their bit using their bikes and cars to help others who need emergency supplies of blood. SERV provides a service that has saved many lives. |
| SURVIVE Hard Shoulder Safety Guide | The SURVIVE Group is a partnership between the Highways Agency, the Association of Chief Police Officers, the breakdown/recovery industry and other road service providers. The SURVIVE Group has been established to improve the safety of those who work on the road network and the travelling public and is also dedicated to the promotion of driving safety. |
| e-tyres | e-tyres offer free mobile tyre fitting on all leading brands of car tyres, van tyres, 4x4 tyres and run-flat tyres. They fit the tyres at your home or work. Tyre fitting and balancing is fully guaranteed. They also carry out puncture repairs and supply and fit car batteries. There are no call out charges or hidden extras. e tyres mobile service means that they do not have expensive tyre depots so the fully-inclusive prices are always low.
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| Jewelultra & Diamondbrite | JEWELULTRA is a wholly British company based in Maidstone, Kent. The company has been established since 1992 and they supply products throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Far East. Their core product is the highly popular DIAMONDBRITE paint sealant sold mainly through motor dealers and car valeters. The product comes with a lifetime Guarantee and means the vehicle need never be polished as long as the very simple maintenance procedure is kept to.
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| Mobile car valeting in your area | Autovalet offer a wide range of mobile car valeting services to customers in your local area. Over 20 years experience Autovaletdirect has built up a reputation for offering an unrivalled first class professional mobile car valeting service renowned for offering value for money specialist car valeting through their friendly, highly trained and fully insured franchise network, You can rest assured that your vehicle is in safe hands.
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| Bed and Breakfast UK | A very easy to use accommodation search facility and also offers reviews of B&B's and guesthouses in addition to hotels. Not only that but there is also be an easy online booking form if you want to book bed and breakfast accommodation. |
| Blue Light Aware | Blue Light Aware is a short video, produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews rely on the help of other road users when they're on a 'blue light' journey.
By watching Blue Light Aware, you will better understand their needs, you will be reducing the risks you face, you will be contributing to a safer road environment and you might also be helping to save a life.
Please note, this video contains flash photography. |
| Aylesford Village Community Centre | Ideally placed close to Maidstone and the Medway Towns, Aylesford Community Centre has something to offer a wide range of users from the discerning individual, looking for value for money in a local venue, to the commercial organisation requiring modern facilities and easy access, and of course the community groups whose needs for small and medium meeting areas are specifically catered for |
| Kent Bikers Site | Kent Bikers Site is a website by bikers, for bikers. This site provides a hub for popular routes, forum, road safety statistics, hints and tips, meeting points, latest news and reviews.
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| Car Fuel Data | Search for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and tax bands for new and used cars. |
| Road Safety Observatory | The Road Safety Observatory aims to provide easy access to independent road safety research and information for anyone working in road safety and for members of the public. It provides summaries and reviews of research on a wide range of road safety issues, along with links to original road safety research reports. The information on the Road Safety Observatory website is provided free of charge, and you do not need to register to use this website.
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| RoADAR | The aim of the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders is the reduction of road accidents by encouraging interest in road safety, by improving driving standards, knowledge and skill and by enabling members to pass the RoADAR's Advanced Driving Test.
Our members can receive FREE tuition to raise their standard of driving to that of the Association's Advanced Driving Test.
You may one day save a life - it could be yours.
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| Paintless Dent Removal | Fixadent have over 13 years experience of paintless dent removal, carried out at your doorstep.
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| Young Driver | The Young Car Driver web site gives lots of advice for new and inexperienced drivers, including how to drive when horses are on the road |
| Driving Help | drivinghelp.com is dedicated to the interests of the motorist. They exist to provide a trustworthy online hub to which drivers and motorists can turn in the knowledge they are getting independent, honest advice from experts.
drivinghelp.com strives to enlighten and educate motorists with a view to saving money and, most importantly, increase the safety of all road users. |
| Bloodhound Land Speed Record | Bloodhound LSR is a UK-based project aiming to break the world land speed record using the most advanced straight-line racing car ever built. |
| The Alliance of British Drivers | The Alliance of British Drivers is a voluntary and non-profit-making organisation whose aim is to provide an active, responsible voice to lobby for Britain's beleaguered drivers.
They campaign upon a wide range of driving issues, completely independent of any vested interest. They are not afraid to tackle government or councils who so often see drivers as a cash cow to be milked at will.
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| Dart Charge | You can't pay at the Dartford Crossing barriers anymore.
Set up an account on this site. |
| Wright Tech | Wright Tech are a Mercedes Benz, Chrysler & Jeep Specialist with over 20 years' experience working on these makes. They undertake all work using latest diagnostic equipment from servicing to mechanical repairs, air conditioning diagnostics and repairs. They are a family run business and pride themselves in a friendly and honest service. |
| Older drivers | This website aimed at helping older people adapt to changes in their driving to stay safe on the road
The website gives tips on how people can update their driving skills and knowledge to maintain their freedom and independence on the road, as well as advice for families or friends who are concerned about a loved one's driving. It will help drivers to:
recognise whether and how their driving is changing
find out what they can do to cope with these changes, such as change when and where they drive, adapt their car or take driver assessment or training
find local driving assessment or refresher training
understand the law about health conditions and driving and how to renew their driving licence
plan for the need to change when and where they drive, and if it becomes necessary, to retire from driving.
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| KCC Road Safety Site | The Road Safety site of KCC.
This website exists as a hub for all KCC ongoing and previous road safety campaigns covering all ages and safety perspectives, and as a dedicated resource for you to access our campaign aims, data and collateral, and our current team updates and upcoming plans. |
| Kent Crash and Casualty Data | This site gives you access to Kent Crash and Casualty Data |
| The Definitive Guide to Safer Cycling | A really good guide for cyclists and drivers |
| Teens in the Drivers Seat | A very useful site with lots of good common sense information for teenage drivers and parents too. |
| Child Car Seat Laws | Knowledge of child car seats is essential for any parent or guardian. They're a safety requirement for newborns and children up to 11 years old, or those of a certain height. Yet many underestimate the risks and penalties of breaking this law.
Our guide addresses car seat rules and common misconceptions in the UK, providing a one-stop-shop for all parents looking for more information. |
| The Dangers of Using Your Mobile Phone Behind The Wheel | A very informative site that gives the legal background and consequences of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
Other topics also available on the resource page |
| Irlen Syndrome | Irlen Syndrome is the brains inability to process visual information affecting daily functioning.
Over 15% of the population are affected.
Check out the site, you may be affected
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| Older drivers Forum | Creating awareness of road safety issues concerning Kent's older population.
Information for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and mobility scooter users. |
| CARWOW | A car buying web site that is the smarter way to buy your new car.
Choose your perfect car, compare offers from local and national dealers and buy at a price that's right for you.
Trustpilot 5 ***** |
| Kent EVs | A friendly community for Electric car owners and enthusiasts.
Open to everyone who has an interest in renewable technology and transport.
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| Practical Guide to Road Safety | Useful information on Road Safety for all Road users |
| RoADAR Benefits for Members | Welcome to RoADAR Benefits, exclusively for RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders. Here you'll find fantastic savings and benefits, plus great things to do in your free time. |
| GoCompare | At GoCompare, members can compare a range of car insurance products and motoring services. |
| GRIDSERVE | Gridserve offer low-cost, rapid and high power charging infrastructure that reaches every corner of the UK, covering 85% of the UK’s motorway network with our next generation chargers supported by renewable energy from our solar farms.
They have an electric car charging points finder as well as useful resources around electric cars.
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| The Car Expert | Independent, impartial advice for car buyers and car owners |
| ComparetheMarket | Compare cheap car insurance quotes from 167 trusted provider products |
| JDA Trimming Services | An Experienced vehicle upholsterer and re-trimming service specialising in interiors of cars, boats, aircraft, campers and much more.
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| Uswitch Senior Driving Hub | For many, driving is about more than just getting from A to B; it’s about freedom and independence. In the Uswitch senior driving hub, you’ll find everything you need to know about senior driving, from the most accessible cars to the right aids and accessories to knowing when it’s time to retire from driving. |
