Various Road Safety Information Leaflets


The Official 2019 Highway Code Book

Medicine Drugs and Driving - The Facts
Whether you are taking medicines prescribed by your doctor or using a remedy bought over the counter at a pharmacy you should check to make sure that they will not affect your ability to drive. This leaflet provides more information on this important issue.


Guide to driver eyesight

It seems quite obvious that if you're going to drive you need to be able to see properly, but approximately 3,000 casualties occur each year due to drivers having poor vision. This leaflet outlines the law and gives advice on how to spot the signs of poor vision.


Guide to driving and mobile phones

Since mobile phones were introduced into the UK during the 1980s they have driven a revolution in how we communicate. Today your mobile will let you talk, text, browse the internet, watch videos and so on... which is all great, but try doing it behind the wheel and you are four times more likely to have a crash.


Motorists Breakdown and Emergency Guide

We all know that prevention is better than cure and this leaflet tells you how to keep your vehicle on the road in top condition. However, it may not always be possible to avoid a breakdown or collision on the road. Read on to find out what to do if you breakdown or find yourself in an emergency situation.


Winter Driving

Driving in winter weather conditions can be tricky. Our Winter Driving Tips and Advice leaflet gives you information about preparing for journeys in winter weather and tells you what to do if you find yourself in difficulty.


Personal safety on the road

We want you to feel safe and secure on all the journeys you make. Taking a few moments to read and use the common sense advice in this leaflet will hopefully ensure you are never in a situation that is uncomfortable or dangerous.


Horse Rider Safety

As a horse rider you form part of the complex traffic mix on our roads. You should do all you can to protect yourself and your horse from the dangers that can exist when riding out. Likewise drivers need to be aware of the difficulties faced by horse riders on the road and drive accordingly.


Driver Assessment

The Driver Assessment scheme developed by GEM Motoring Assist and The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is an excellent way of ensuring that your driving skills are as good as they used to be. It is not a test, so you will not feel under pressure. Our examiners are here to help! The cost is just £55. You can find out more in our Members Area. Alternatively call RoSPA on 0121 248 2099 or download an Experienced Driver Application Form below.


Reaction Timer Card

This card is a fun item which measures your reaction for a simple task, but of course driving on today's roads is a very complex procedure and requires skills of care, courtesy and concentration at all times. This simple test will give an indication of how fast your reaction is.


Road Sign Test 1

This simple quiz sheet tests your knowledge of 20 road signs.


Road Sign Test 2

Test your knowledge with our latest Road Sign Test