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Gloucestershire RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders
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This Group was founded in 1983. The goal is improved road safety and membership is available to anyone wanting to take an advanced driving / riding test around the Gloucestershire and Hereford areas in the UK.
Website: https://glos-roadar.org.uk/
UK Car Thefts 2024

Sources:

Most stolen - www.carwow.co.uk/news/9018/ca...

Theft hotspots - www.comparethemarket.com/car-insuranc...

Longer article: www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/a...
December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Only seven of these UK warning signs are genuine. Which two are fake?
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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March 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It’s worth re-considering how to protect your motorbike. Disk & steering locks and alarms are useless if used in isolation. Have multiple different anti-theft measures, such as a chain to lock it to immovable street furniture, to deter a thief. All you buy is time but at least they’ll think twice…
March 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This is why you shouldn't ride on the grit line on bends (nobody was injured).
March 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Highway Code total stopping distance at 30mph = 23 meters, at 40mph = 36m. I practised rapid braking in a large car park and was reasonably satisfied. Couldn’t practise at 50mph as there were too many others in the car park. Next time perhaps…
March 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Here are some reasons why motorcyclists are recommended to maintain a slight positive throttle when cornering:
February 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is why motorcyclists are recommended to use both front and rear brakes in normal conditions.

Source: DriveMag Riders 2017 youtube.com/watch?v=J42ivnmEF98
February 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
February 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The SLAP Test; a good way to assess if a planned manoeuvre is viable when motorcycling or driving.
February 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The latest Gloucestershire RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders' newsletter with a special mention about our BlueSky page.

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February 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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January 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Well done Tony. Great news.
January 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Been there. Done that <sigh>.
January 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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