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Driver’s responsibility:
- Driver is responsible for everyone under 14 to use a belt (even these children with their parent)
- children under 12y.o or under 135cm must use child restrain chair (child car seat or booster seat)
- Child Seat Safety says: “Young children, especially those below the age of 12-years-old should ideally not be seated in the front passenger seat as they are the most at risk when the frontal airbag deploys in a crash
When you leave your vehicle you should
- Remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock.
- Lock the car, even if you only leave it for a few minutes.
- Close the windows completely.
- Never leave children or pets in an unventilated car.
- Take all contents with you, or lock them in the boot. Remember, for all a thief knows a carrier bag may contain valuables.
- Never leave vehicle documents in the car.
- For extra security, fit an anti-theft device such as an alarm or immobilizer.
if you have puncture on a motorway
you must pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call assistance (do not try to repair yourself or put a triangle sign behind your car)
brakes
if you car pulls to one side when you are braking - you must immediately check your brakes
faulty braking system can cause excessive tyre wear.
brakes fluid
If it drops below the minimum mark on the fluid reservoir, air could enter the hydraulic system and lead to a loss of braking efficiency or even complete brake failure.
wheels
if you wheels are out of balance, it will cause steering to vibrate at certain speeds. You must do wheel rebalancing. Or check your tyres in MOT.
Seat adjustment safety:
it is always best to have your head restraint adjusted to your needs
How to secure your car?
- VIN/Registration Etching
- Vehicle Watch schema
- car is checked btwn midnight / 12 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. if you or someone else is driving
- if someone under 25 is driving car is also get checked
What is VIN/Registration Etching?
VIN Vehicle Identification Number VIN/Registration Etching is the permanent marking of your car’s VIN/Registration number onto your vehicle windows. Once marked the Etched glass is permanently identifiable to your vehicle forming a very strong deterrent to car thieves.
Consider having your registration number etched on all your car windows. This is a cheap and effective deterrent to professional thieves.
Having your registration number etched on all your car windows is a security measure aimed at deterring theft and aiding in the recovery of your vehicle if it is stolen. It involves permanently marking your vehicle’s registration number onto the glass surfaces of the windows. Here’s why it can be beneficial:
- Deterrence: This visible marking can deter potential thieves, especially professional ones, as it makes the vehicle more easily traceable and less attractive as a target.
- Identification: If your car is stolen and recovered, the etched registration number can help law enforcement identify the vehicle as yours and return it to you more quickly.
- Resale Deterrent: Thieves may avoid stealing vehicles with etched windows because it can make it harder for them to sell stolen cars to unsuspecting buyers.
- Insurance Benefits: Some insurance companies may offer reduced premiums or other benefits for vehicles with added security measures like window etching.
It’s important to note that while this measure can be effective, it’s just one part of a broader approach to vehicle security. It should be used in conjunction with other security practices such as:
- using steering wheel locks;
- parking in well-lit areas;
- and installing car alarms to maximize the protection of your vehicle against theft.
Vehicle Watch schema
https://welcomedriver.co.uk/theory-test/uk-vehicle-watch-schemes/
There are two types of stickers:
Vehicle Watch– By displaying this sticker, you are encouraging the authorities to stop your car if they see it in use between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.25-plus– By displaying this sticker, you are also encouraging authorities to stop your car at any time of day if it is being driven by anyone under the age of 25.
Stickers and other information about the scheme are available from your local police station’s crime prevention officer
If you want to exit the scheme, it’s as simple as removing the sticker from your car. You don’t need to inform the police or anything
Insurance
concealed level crossing
Approaching a concealed level crossing you will see white sign with 1-3 red marks
Level crossing:
after steady amber flashing red lights will be followed which means you must stop
headlights
if someone in front of you uses headlights, they want to let you know of their presence.
traffic lights
you in car must wait at a green light if your exit from the junction is blocked
tunnel
if it is congested, you must keep a safe distance
roof rack
your load must be securely fastened with appropriate restrain
movement of you head POM - Prepare part
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