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 →
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 →
Mini is celebrating turning 60 in August this year, ahead of this milestone, BMW has decided to release a limited-edition model aptly named the Mini 60 Years Edition. To reinforce the brand’s rich British heritage, this version of the car will only be sold in Britain and will cost you more than a third more … 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 →
