New powers have been granted to local councils to enforce cycle lanes – but do you know your road markings? Ignorance of the law is no defence, so with new bicycle facilities popping up all over our towns and cities…
Driving in heavy rain: Tips from IAM RoadSmart
With the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for heavy rain, thunder storms and possible floods across the country, here are some tips for driving in the rain from Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart head of driving and riding standards. Heavy…
Be an ambassador for good driver behaviour as the nation gets moving again
Set an example and be an ambassador for good driver and rider behaviour as we pull together to get things moving again is the message from IAM RoadSmart as the Government’s phased reduction of the current Coronavirus restrictions come into…
Remember your manners and share the road to keep everyone safe
In the strange world we now find ourselves in, traffic in certain areas has reduced to almost nothing. We should all be driving only for essential journeys, but that is not to say the situation is without challenges. Families are…
A personal message from Stuart Haythorn: IAM RoadSmart Area Service Delivery Manager
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…