an
organization of automobile owners in Great Britain that promotes the interests of motorists and provides members with detailed assistance in
planning trips and which supplies
emergency roadside
service. It offers a 24-hour
emergency telephone
service which operates throughout all of Great Britain and was the first
organization to install roadside telephone boxes in 1919. The club supplies useful sketch routes for those traveling in the British Isles, together with details of hotel accommodations and offers
advice to members on
auto insurance. It also provides
services for those members traveling
abroad with maps, guides, motoring
advice,
insurance requirements and breakdown coverage in Europe. Additionally, it protects the interests of members and motorists through road regulations, road construction, automobile
design, etc. Founded in
London,
England in 1897, it was originally called the Automobile Club, but was later renamed the Royal Automobile Club after receiving the support of the royal family.
an
organization located in
London,
England, first formed in the early 1900s in the
interest of bicyclists and later, automobile owners. It sponsors
motor races and
tours, operates
services for motorists who need assistance and provides motoring
information. It also deals with car designs and road regulations for the safety of drivers. Its membership is
open to any car owner.