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IAM Release: Keep calm and carry on: how to deal with a stuck accelerator
As Toyota recalls millions of its cars due to accelerator problems, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) today offers advice to drivers on what to do in event of an engineering malfunction.
"Keep calm - surprisingly the perception of the average driver with a stuck accelerator is that they can't brake either, but this is a misconception brought on by panic.
"Press the brake firmly, then the clutch, disengaging the power. In an automatic, drivers should brake, wait for a reaction from the vehicle and then put the car into neutral. You can still steer, too, so a stuck accelerator isn't actually the disaster it sounds," added Mr Mead.
Look for somewhere to stop safely, indicate and make the manoeuvre as you would under normal circumstances. There will be loud revving in the background and you will probably be in a state of shock, but if you remain calm you can avoid serious danger."
The advice for owners of car models subject to recall: "Do look into getting a recall as soon as possible. Surprisingly few people actually approach manufacturers for recalls, which means the vehicles get sold on with the fault going unknown."
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IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Subs were due on 1st January 2010 for all Full Members of the Group. The annual subscription is £12.
If you pay by standing order, please check your bank account as soon as possible to ensure that a payment of £12 was
made on or shortly
after the 1st January 2010. If you have paid the old subscription of £10, please send a cheque or postal order
for £2 to
Amanda (Cars) or Soji (Bikes), or see them at the next Group Meeting. If you have paid the old subscription amount, please
amend your
standing order with your bank ready for next year.
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AGM UPDATE
The 44th Annual General Meeting of the Norfolk & Norwich Group of Advanced Motorists was held at Wensum Community Centre, Hotblack Road,
Norwich on Wednesday 13th January 2010.
The Secretary (Martin Woodhouse), and Treasurer (Keith Mace) were re-elected for 2010 un-opposed.
The following Committee Members were willing to stand for 2010 and were also re-elected un-opposed.
Amanda Hunt - Membership (Cars)
Brian Grady - Display Unit Manager
Roy Purdy - Associate Scheme (Cars)
Diane Wales - Kings Lynn Social Events
Mark Framingham - Observer Training (Cars)
Matt Cowling - Advertising Manager/WebMaster
Dorothy Nash - Magazine Distribution
Steve Minns - Young Driver Course Co-Ordinator
The following were co-opted during 2009 and were willing to stand for 2010 and were elected un-opposed.
Hilary Miller - Norwich Social Events
Bob Barrett - Ride Out Co-Ordinator
Soji Ojelade - Membership (Bikes)
Martin Smith - Associate Scheme (Bikes)
Mike Benstead - Observer Training (Bikes)
The Merit Trophy, is awarded to a non-committee member who the committee feels has gone that extra mile in the past year.
Geoff Marshall was awarded the Trophy for, amongst other things, his work in the past on the Mobile Display Unit and his regular attendance at
Meetings and Group functions.
Congratulations Geoff
Geoff Marshall receiving the Merit Trophy from
Group Chairman Mark Framingham.
A full report of the AGM is in the current edition of "Wheels"
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Joint Bike and Car Rideout Announced
The Rideout Co-Ordinator, Bob Barrett, has organised a joint Rideout/Visit on Sunday 27th June 2010 to Foxton Locks in South Leicestershire for both Bike
Riders and Car Drivers.
Please keep this date free in your diary if you would like to attend. More details will be announced nearer the time.
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