Growing old or becoming physically or mentally unwell is a topic which understandably causes alarm and discomfort. But when it comes to getting behind the wheel, monitoring health and wellbeing is paramount not only in keeping oneself safe, but also…
Cost rated as the biggest reason why young people are stalling on driving
Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters, but with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart,…
The true impact of COVID on our roads
The COVID-19 pandemic has been akin to a car crash for the UK’s health and economy. But collateral damage caused by the virus has also impacted other areas of people’s lives, including when it comes to getting behind the wheel.…
New crash statistics reveal e-scooter casualties for the first time
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for the Government to make up its mind now to drive down injuries on UK roads caused by e-scooter users. The plea comes after Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest…
Have you heard of the Dutch Reach? One of the changes to The Highway Code you need to know
With the government set to confirm major changes to The Highway Code, road users need to get up to speed with a range of changes to the rules of the road this autumn. The updates are the largest overhauls to the…
Could this be the end of the manual driving licence? Young drivers may set the agenda.
New research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed how the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24. The ban of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales from 2030, and…
HSE launch new webpages on driving and riding safely for work
For most people, driving or riding will be the most dangerous work activity they do. Around one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving or riding as part of their job and countless other RTCs…
Is 20 really plenty? It’s been given an amber light by IAM RoadSmart followers
IAM RoadSmart’s recent research which discovered that almost half of drivers are now in favour of reducing the speed limits on all urban roads from 30mph to 20mph has been given the amber light on social media, with mixed reception…
We’re back! Monique sets the pace.
Monique Harrison is the first GAM Associate to pass her advanced test for around 18 months, setting the standard this week for the months ahead. She impressed her examiner with a really good drive despite some nerves beforehand, and said…
80% of 70+ drivers (4,344,542 individuals) have no plans to give up their licences yet
With a grant from the Department for Transport, IAM RoadSmart recruited Dr Carol Hawley from the University of Warwick to produce an update on Keeping Older Drivers Safe and Mobile: A Survey of Older Drivers, first published in 2015. In the…