New research from IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, reveals that motorists over the age of 60 intend to drive for as long as they are safe to do so, and that the average age they would…
IAM RoadSmart warns of impact Covid-19 could have on your road safety if your MOT is due soon
A small minority of drivers are risking their lives by putting off their annual vehicle check (MOT). It’s not just about their own safety, as they could be affecting other people’s lives by gambling with their vehicle’s fitness for the…
UK road deaths drop for the first time in eight-years
Good news for the UK as provisional figures, released on 24 June, revealed a drop for the first time in eight years. With less traffic we have seen less deaths and injuries, but this was a unique year. Despite the…
“Four million drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel”
Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, reveals shocking new research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity. The newly-published results will set alarm bells ringing amongst road safety experts as even the briefest…
60% of motorists consider self-driving cars a threat to road safety
A study from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that 60 per cent of motorists consider the growing ability of vehicles to drive themselves as a serious threat to road safety, while female drivers (66…
Smart Motorways survey results
Over 4,700 responses were received to a recent IAM RoadSmart survey on smart motorways. Most respondents had already used them, so their comments and votes are very useful. The opinions expressed were overwhelmingly negative. 81% felt less safe on a…
Passing a horse safely
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…
What to do if you’re involved in a collision
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…
Back to school tips from IAM RoadSmart following lockdown
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…
Observed Runs Possible Recommencement
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…