If you’ve been involved in a collision on the road, you’ll know how scary it can be. But do you, and your family and friends, know what to do when it happens? Although many of us are spending a lot…
Give your family and friends essential new skills this Christmas and help keep them safe on the road
If you’re thinking about the best present to buy your family and friends this Christmas, then IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driver and Rider course gift vouchers are the perfect option. Priced at just £149, the vouchers provide that important person in your life with a…
Essentials to keep in your car this winter
Come snow, ice, sleet or rain, it’s always good to be prepared. As we head into winter, IAM RoadSmart’s Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards, has put together some practical tips on which essential items you should keep…
Don’t let Jack Frost strike – useful tips as you get back on the road this winter
We usually dress for the weather, and when the temperatures drop this means wrapping up with a hat, gloves, scarf, a big coat and appropriate shoes. So, it makes sense when you’re heading out this winter to adapt your driving…
Avoiding collisions with animals
With many people now spending more time at home due to current restrictions, the volume of traffic on the road will likely decrease. But for those still travelling to and from work or making other essential trips, some key road…
Rosemary passes ‘Fellow’ test
Congratulations to GAM member Rosemary Henderson who passed her IAM Fellowship re-test earlier in October. Rosemary is the first GAM member to take an IAM test for many months, and the first we can recall who has passed the 3…
Keeping pedestrians safe after dark
Now that summer is well and truly over and the clocks have reverted back to GMT, the nights will be drawing in. Statistically we see more incidents involving pedestrians and vulnerable road users from October to March than we do…
Getting your car squeaky clean.
As summer has drawn to an end, there may be a few things you want to get ticked off your ‘to-do’ list before the cold weather kicks and the nights get darker. Giving your car a good pre-winter wash down…
The sound of sirens – tips on how to help the emergency services
We can be driving to a destination, minding our own business, when out of nowhere there’s the sound of sirens. We probably have to idnetify which direction the sound and vehicle is coming from before we navigate ourselves into a…
Back to school – tips from IAM RoadSmart
2020 has been a whirlwind of a year and September has crept upon us again. Despite all the changes to our lives this year, September still means the kids are back at school and the school run routine is starting…