With a phased return for primary school pupils due to begin in England next week, IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, is reminding parents, carers, drivers and riders to be on full alert in the vicinity of…
Flat battery? Our guide to jump starting your vehicle safely.
As more people start to need their vehicles for driving to work or to take exercise – in England at least – it’s likely that some will be frustrated to find their battery has lost its charge during an extended…
How to keep your car healthy – tips from IAM RoadSmart
During the current situation with all but essential travel banned, it is easy to forget about your car. It is not often that it will sit for such a long period without being used, aside perhaps for a yearly rest…
IAM RoadSmart urges drivers to undertake vehicle maintenance checks
Today (25th March) the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that due to the Coronavirus lockdown vehicle owners will be granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing, allowing them to continue to travel on essential journeys while minimising the need…
Concerned about an older relative’s driving? Tips on how to talk to them about it from IAM RoadSmart
Spotting the signs of a loved one’s driving deteriorating as they get older can be difficult. At what point should you tackle the issue and suggest it might be time for them to stop? As part of its older drivers’…
The Pros and Cons of Tailgating
This week, Highways England stated an awareness campaign highlighting the issue of tailgating. More information can be found by following this link. Just remember the two second rule – always keep at least two seconds between you and the car…