The commute to work can make or break your workday. No traffic (usually half term, yay!) can equal smooth sailing en route to the office but when the roads are packed and all you can see for miles is red taillights, your morning suddenly got a lot more stressful! With all the heavy rain the … Read More →
A snap survey has revealed some of the top driving routes around England as voted for by motorists – does your favourite route get a mention? Places coming in top include – perhaps unsurprisingly – the beautiful county of Cumbria, specifically the M6 deemed most popular due to its rugged scenery and rolling hills. Also … Read More →
The average price of petrol rocketed by a shocking 5.44p a litre in April making for the second worst monthly rise since 2000, adding £3 to the cost of filling up an average family car. Data from RAC Fuel Watch* shows a litre of unleaded shot up from 122.62p to 128.06p as retailers passed on … Read More →
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 →
With a wide-ranging review of transport laws announced by the government on 19th March, IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rise in the use of electric scooters alongside vehicles on our roads is bad news for road safety. The Department for Transport revealed its report ‘Future of mobility: urban strategy’ today, which is described as … Read More →
It’s important to regularly check your tyres to see if they’re fit and healthy to help you get from A to B safely. That’s why IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving and Riding Standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some top tyre tips to help you stay safe on the road: Check your tyres regularly. We … Read More →
UK automotive companies are urging all politicians to do whatever it takes to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit as latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show British car production fell to its lowest level for five years in 2018. 1,519,440 new cars left UK factories, a decline of -9.1%, and … Read More →
As a result of an upward trend in 2017 and no overall progress over the last seven years in reducing the number of casualties caused by drink-driving, the country’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for the government to introduce an emergency package of measures to tackle this issue. Measures being advocated … 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 →
