Links

Link	Description
www.rospa.org.uk	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.roada.org.uk	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.
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.trafficmap.co.uk	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
Sussex Bike Group	Sussex Motorcycle Group. 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.
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.
www.childcarseats.org.uk/	This web site gives details of the new Seatbelt Laws which affect Child Seat and Seat Belts which come into effect on the 18th september 2006
advanced driving tips and technique	This link gives some of the most useful tips and content relating to advanced driving
www.tyresafe.org	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.
www.kmscp.org	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 Motoring	Drivers af all ages can find life saving advice in the archived columns of the Telegraphs motoring's driving expert Paul Ripley
Highways Agency	For up to the minute traffic information as it happens
Transport Direct	A free on-line journey planner that gives you information on all types of travel in Britain, whether you are going by car, coach or train. even domestic air.
The Met Office. Weather Conditions	Check the weather forecast for the latest updates by checking the weather for planning your journey more effectively.
The Stone Street Club	The Stone Street Club is a Private Members Club situated in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent. The Club boasts a relaxing atmosphere in both the bar and lounge areas and, on most Saturday evenings, is the venue of free, live entertainment.
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.
Driving Ergonomics	The Driving Ergonomics web site, is your guide to being comfortable, safe and healthy, in and around your car.
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.
Car Fuel Data.	Details of vehicle CO2 emmissions for tax purposes
Safer Motoring	SaferMotoring 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.
Tyresafe videos	TyreSafe’s animated tyre safety guide is a set of ten easy-to-follow, digitally animated tyre safety lessons, designed to educate motorists about tyre wear and tyre pressure. The guide is colourful, clear and concise, providing valuable advice for motorists. The ‘Tyre Wear’ section encompasses wear and damage to tyres, tread depth, accidents and general tyre safety, while the ‘Tyre Pressure’ section covers why tyre pressure is vital to road safety, how to check pressure levels, where and when to adjust tyre pressure, as well as the associated tools and costs.
SytnerRospa	Sytner Group are delighted to offer the members of RoSPA competitive terms on New cars, online up-to-the minute access to an extensive stock of competitively priced Used cars and savings on aftersales servicing rates.
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 . . .
Garage Secrets	This very revealing new book called ‘Garage Secrets’ has been written by someone who has worked in the motor industry for 28 years. Garage Secrets’ shows you; • How to choose a better garage! • How to get better service! • How to save money on your service bills! • How to get some jobs done on your car for free
Energy Savings Trust	Travel is one of the easiest ways to reduce energy use. From changing the mode of transport you choose to improving the way you drive, there are all kinds of things you can do that not only cut emissions but also save money too.
www.gkweb.net	site authors website
Essex Bike Group	Essex Group of RoSPA Advanced Motorcyclists
North East Thames Group	The Bike section of NETRoADAR working in the North East Thames and South West Essex Areas.
Ride Drive	Ride Drive Driving Tips area, where many of the mysteries of advanced driving methods are explained, and where some of the myths are dispelled. Ride Drive was founded in 1997 and provides advanced driving techniques to the motoring public and to the fleet driver to not only improve driving standards, but also to help the motorist to get more out of driving a car in a public road environment. The company is served by a team of dedicated and highly trained serving and ex-police drivers all over the country passing on their skills to others.
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.
Association of British Drivers	The Association of British Drivers is Britain's foremost campaigning group for drivers. We are a voluntary non-profit making organization funded by subscriptions and donations from members and the public. We receive no funds from the government or from any companies, and so represent the truly independent voice of the driver.
SERV (The Real Blood Runners )	SERV, also known as the 'Blood Runners', 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.