If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway then be sure to read our tips on how you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for your trip. Because a little preparation goes a long way. Take some time … Read More →
Horses are powerful animals and have extremely heightened senses. They are ‘flight’ animals, so many revert to their natural instincts at any time. The outcome of this can be extremely challenging for the rider and other road users. There have been 2,570 road incidents reported to the British Horse Society in the last six years. … Read More →
It was reported by the Express in 2017 that eight out of 10 motorists have fallen victim to road rage. If you’ve experienced road rage at some point – whether it’s been a verbal or physical attack – it can leave you feeling intimidated. If you find yourself in this situation again, what should you … Read More →
With snow set to hit parts of the UK again in the coming days and weeks, make sure you’re armed with the driving knowledge required to tackle frost, snow and ice on your journey. Make sure you exercise caution and safety in these winter road conditions. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard … Read More →
Local authorities received more than half a million reports of potholes around Britain in 2017. This figure is a 44% increase when compared with figures from two years earlier, according to the RAC. Looking at a four-year period of 2014-2017, a total of 1,737,161 potholes were reported across Britain. This figure doesn’t include the local … Read More →
As many as 20 million individual Christmas leisure trips will take place this week in the run-up to Christmas, a study of drivers’ travel plans and congestion forecasts conducted by the RAC and INRIX reveals. The research suggests the getaway traffic in the lead up to Christmas looks as though it’ll be staggered but then … Read More →
The Association for Optometrists (AOP) has called for a law change concerning drivers and regular eye tests. A shocking 44% of AOP members surveyed said they had seen a patient within the last month who has continued driving despite their vision being below the legal standard. Out of 2,000 members of the public surveyed, 47% … Read More →
IAM RoadSmart has said that the £420 million investment of the back of the budget announced 29th October 2018 isn’t nearly enough to deal with the long-term pothole crisis. Although the road safety charity has welcomed this investment they say it is a mere drop in the ocean when it comes to tackling the long-term … Read More →
The nights are drawing in quickly so now is a good time to prepare your car for the colder seasons. Not only should you check your car on a regular basis anyway, but it’s even more important to check your car is ready for the autumnal and wintery evenings ahead. Check your lights We are … Read More →
Over the years Highways England has released many thought-provoking and powerful campaigns that shine a light on the many issues we face as road users. In 2016, they brought us a campaign showing the danger rain can cause when driving: In 2017 they released ‘Distressed’ targeting the dangers of not wearing protective clothing on motorbikes: … Read More →
