Guildford Advanced Motorists

Now that lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, the number of riders looking to take their horses out on the road is likely to increase. Horses are powerful animals and have extremely heightened senses, so passing them in a car…

If you’ve been involved in a collision, 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 less time on…

With a phased return to school to begin in England from 8 March, 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 schools. With…

IAM RoadSmart has agreed that, assuming the Government’s current timetable remains unchanged, Associates may be able recommence Observed Runs from Monday 17th May 2021. These are unlikely to be conducted from the Guildford depot on a Sunday morning in the…

Yesterday South Yorkshire’s senior coroner returned a verdict of unlawful killing following a collision between a lorry and a stationary car on a smart motorway stretch of the M1. One national newspaper journalist has stated that “the only smart thing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…