May I take this opportunity to thank you for all your time and enthusiasm in maintaining and developing your group which continues to support IAM RoadSmart members in their desire to be more skilled and ultimately safer drivers. These are…
Take care on your bike
Many of us have been out on bicycles recently to obtain some exercise and it is a pleasure to have peace and quiet on the roads. However, several issues have been observed: The air feels much cleaner – a positive…
Pothole investment will be vital to ensure the economy improves says IAM RoadSmart
IAM RoadSmart has expressed concern over new figures released today that show the number of potholes repaired by local authorities last year fell by a fifth. New figures from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) annual survey of councils show that…
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…
Class of 2018
On Thursday 10th January, Guildford Advanced Motorists hosted its first annual prize giving event celebrating the success of our Class of 2018. Not only did some new Members who passed in 2018 attend, but Examiners, Observers and representatives of IAM…
IAM RoadSmart urges the government to involve drivers in the push for zero emissions
As the government this week launches its Road to Zero Strategy with the aim of leading the world in zero-emission vehicle technology, road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned them not to ignore the part that drivers must play in…
Give a Thumbs Up for great driving and riding
1st August – 31st August 2018 Promoting Courteous Driving And Riding Give a ‘Thumbs Up!’ this August to celebrate and encourage courtesy between drivers, riders and other road users. The ‘Thumbs Up For Great Driving And Riding!’ campaign is a…
The Highway Code: rule change for motorways
From today (Monday 4 June 2018), you’ll start to see learner drivers on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales. Rule 253 of The Highway Code has been updated to make it clear that learner drivers can now drive on the motorway…