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How much is that doggie in the window….distracting you!!

If you drive with ‘Rover’ in your Rover be aware of the potential risks that man’s best friend can pose to you. Whether he’s hanging his head out your car window, sitting attentively on your lap or resting his paws on your steering wheel, your loyal pal could inadvertently cause an accident.
Awareness has been spreading [...]

Ready, set, SNOW!!! – the dreaded snow is set to return

Just when you thought it was safe to put your woolly hat, triple-insulated gloves and ski jacket away…our old enemy looks set to make another unwelcome visit. We should call it ‘REVENGE OF THE SNOW – Part 3′. According to Met Éireann, the snow is expected to return to Ireland over the next few days [...]

Stay safe this Christmas – new road safety campaign

Just as we thought we’d escaped the bitter cold, snow and ice of the past few weeks, another Arctic front has started to sweep across the country.
It was an appropriate day for the launch of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign by the Road Safety Authority, in conjunction with the Gardaí.
This year’s [...]

Christmas party time – arrive home safe

It’s that time of year again -  time for the annual dose of all things festive! Tinsel, mulled wine, stressed out present-buying trips, Christmas trees, snow, ice and vast quantities of turkey. On the plus side it’s also time to meet up with friends, colleagues and family to catch up on the events of the [...]

Snow and Ice – Some Driving Tips

At a time like this, when many roads are very dangerous due to compacted ice and snow, knowing you have car insurance can help you rest a little easier.
Much of the country already looks like a winter wonderland and Met Éireann are predicting that the current cold, snowy conditions will continue for the rest of the [...]

Driving home the road safety message to teenagers

The AXA Roadsafe roadshow took place in front of an audience of over a thousand teenagers in the Helix at Dublin City University on Tuesday 16th November. Run in conjunction with Fingal County Council, the event is organised with the involvement of local emergency services. It delivered a hard-hitting road safety message to all who [...]

Road rage costs lives on UK roads

A new report from AXA UK has highlighted that 800 lives a year are being lost on roads in Britain as a result of either road rage or disrespectful driving.
Nearly £1 billion (£945m) of premium could be saved if motorists in UK just chill-out and ease up on the aggression and general disrespect of their [...]

The power of positive thinking or the power nap?

Can you catch 40 winks in 20 minutes? Whether it’s the mid afternoon slump or early evening snooze, it’s all the rage. For my old man it was just a sign of, well, becoming an old man. But times have changed. The power nap suddenly has street cred and did you know that it could [...]

Oprah’s ‘No Phone Zone’ – texting and driving is a big no no!

Whether it’s a Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson or an iPhone – it’s a shocking fact that using your mobile phone while driving can be as dangerous as being drunk behind the wheel.
Oprah Winfrey has started a campaign in the USA on this serious issue to raise awareness for how dangerous driving while distracted by your [...]

‘Next time, it could be you!’ – Safe driving message from AXA

“I go through a pair of trainers quicker than most athletes… not from wear and tear but due to the blood soaked splatter stains that never wash out”.
- Haunting words spoken by the A&E consultant at a recent AXA Roadsafe Roadshow that was held at Goffs, in Kildare on Thursday 15th April.
He went on to describe [...]