Set an example and be an ambassador for good driver and rider behaviour as we pull together to get things moving again is the message from IAM RoadSmart as the Government’s phased reduction of the current Coronavirus restrictions come into…
Remember your manners and share the road to keep everyone safe
In the strange world we now find ourselves in, traffic in certain areas has reduced to almost nothing. We should all be driving only for essential journeys, but that is not to say the situation is without challenges. Families are…
New research – Infotainment safety dangers
A new IAM RoadSmart simulator study has found that in-car infotainment systems can impair driving performance to potentially dangerous levels. The study, entitled “Interacting with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay when driving – the effect on driver performance” was commissioned…
Well deserved test pass for Shane
Shane Hackett impressed his IAM examiner a couple of days ago and came home with a well earned pass. His examiner commended a very safe and systematic drive which easily met the grade for the advanced test. Many congratulations to…
Success for Graeme – two F1RSTs in the family
Graeme Blackmore passed his test with a well deserved F1RST recently and matches the excellent result achieved by his wife Elaine a few weeks ago. Two F1RSTs in the family now! Graeme was particularly pleased to get such a good…
Success for Paul on 29th February
Paul Robinson passed his advanced driving test last week on a wet and windy Saturday morning and put in an excellent performance. His Examiner said “Paul produced a really good drive for me today. It was safe, smooth and systematic…
Elaine gets the first F1RST of the New Year
Congratulations all round for Elaine Blackmore who has just achieved GAM’s first F1RST of 2020. Elaine’s test report was full of compliments on a really excellent drive, and her examiner was duly impressed with all Elaine’s hard work and dedication.…
Ian gets the year off to a great start
Congratulations to Ian Cole who had a very successful drive during his advanced test on 9th January. Ian’s examiner said “he clearly is a good, experienced driver, and the links between observation, anticipation and planning were obvious and well demonstrated…
‘Class of 2019’ success
Last night GAM hosted a very successful celebration of another great year where over 40 people met to congratulate new GAM members on their IAM test achievements in 2019. GAM membership certificates were awarded to those who passed their test…
Early Christmas present for Graeme
Graeme Blackmore achieved a well earned pass on his test last week to end the year on a high. His examiner said that he “demonstrated good observation, anticipation and planning (OAP) on the road, and overall, this was a good…