safety

So, the report notes: "Single carriageway roads once again dominate the list of roads where death and serious injuries are both routine and predictable. Some of these consistently higher-risk roads have been at the top of the list since our work began in 2002. This begs the questions: “Are...

Engine Type: V8 Displacement cu in (cc): 383 (6208) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 481(354) / 6800 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 465(630) / 5200 Redline at RPM: 7200 Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc Tires F-R: 235/35 R19 - 265/30 R19 Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive Exterior...

Its in Beta so use at your own risk... But I've been playing with it for a while and quite impressed with it - especially since it sorted out bugging popups that couldnt be found with any virus/spyware utility including failing to show up using hijack this...

I keep hearing about mobile speed cameras the type being seen in vans over motorways being operated by 'safety camera partnerships'. I also assume that these cameras are operated by 'qualified civilians' and not police officers in the true sense of the word, is this true? If that is true...

It's finally arrived. The Mercedes-Benz 211 latest recall has landed on our doorstep, but how typical. We arrived back from Lincolnshire Thursday, our car went in for service on Friday, then when the service department contacted me stating the car was ready to return I asked if there were...

A good news report for Mercedes at last: Found this on: http://www.germancarfans.com/ The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers the best occupant safety of all passengers cars registered in the USA. That was the conclusion reached by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after...

I hesitated before starting this thread, but having posted recently on the hazards of inhaling brake dust in the post on “Quote for Discs and Pad replacement” in the Wheels and Tyres section of this forum, I decided to go ahead to perhaps stimulate a bit of discussion on the subject. Yes the...

Forced out of the DfT by the Freedom of Information Act. http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_foi/documents/divisionhomepage/035233.hcsp Note trend that penalties charged dropped in a number cases and costs went up. Quite a few of the partnerships operated at a loss for the last...

I've noticed recently that SL safety car spec mercs are being sold a lot in Britain. I think it's cool to have one of these I imagine they are quite harsh being set up for track but they are something different, does anyone know are they all left hand drive and what other safety cars have there...

Few things in this world happen by accident. Lo, and behold: http://www.rospa.com/road/programme.htm READ object of said Conference "Excellent progress has been made in the first years of the Road Safety Strategy, with deaths and serious injuries down by 17%, and child deaths and...

Interesting Site (Apologies if it has been posted before) Recalls :eek: Regards Joe

I have just received a letter as follows: - "On selected vehicles the SBC hydraulic unit may unintentionally switch to the hydraulic operation mode. When this happens the driver must apply the brake pedal with increased force and the pedal travel is noticeably longer. The engagement of...

Postman Pat delivered a charming epistle from MBUK this morning, informing me that as a precautionary measure all the seat belt buckles in my vehicle need to be changed. Call to the Stealer reveals it is actually only the rear buckles. Pardon me if I do not feel that relieved as they cannot...

I see Hampshire Police now call their GATSOs, (well Truvelos actualy) Road Saftey Cameras, yeah right!. They do F*** All for road safety. Today a muppet in a white van blundered out of side road in front of me and proceeded to weave down the road at about 20mph, guy was obviously pissed as a...

It's very disturbing to see how Germany teaches it's workers about Forklift Safety. Click Me

I tell this car was on the Merc stand and they were starting it up for people. What is it? And anyone know if it is in standard form because it sounds beautiful. Cheers Ian

Sorry its a crappy scan from my paper but the article is worth a read - Link to "Keeping Schumacher in rear view" Isn't that the kind of job you dream of?