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2 April 2024 09:26

Joe’s Journey to IAM RoadSmart success.

28-year-old Joe Allenby, who hails from Lincoln, is a member of the Lincolnshire Advanced Motorcyclists and has recently passed his IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Test.
Having ridden motorbikes on the road aged 16 and 17, Joe went on to pass his driving test and was keen to get his motorbike licence. However, life took over, and after getting married and raising a family, Joe was ready again fo

5 March 2024 11:04

Chaotic, risky and noisy: But is there something we can learn from Vietnam’s city roads?

Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes shares his thoughts on roads in Hanoi following a trip to Vietnam

26 February 2024 09:56

Adventures in the Arctic, by Kat Hyde.

Embracing the winding roads, and white-knuckle style driving, IAM RoadSmart’s Director of Marketing and Communications Kat Hyde, headed to the Arctic Circle.

31 January 2024 10:57

New year, new changes.

Motorists across the country are facing several changes in 2024, and with new driving rules around safety and fuel, it is best to know about them ahead of time.

25 January 2024 00:01

JAMIE’S DRIVE TO EXCELLENCE

Not content with passing his driving theory test the day after his 17th birthday and his driving test just two months later, 17-year-old Jamie Rodwell from Gray’s, an IT student at South Essex College of Further & Higher Education, went on to pass the IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driving Test

23 January 2024 07:01

Stay alert on the road this winter

With dark, cold mornings in abundance right now, it can be hard to get going once the alarm goes off, especially if you haven’t had a good night’s sleep.

19 January 2024 14:34

Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

After a week or so of freezing temperatures, it’s time to batten down the hatches, as a band of heavy rain and strong winds is set to hit most parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday

15 January 2024 14:13

Banish the pothole blues

With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days

15 January 2024 09:02

Winter is coming, are you ready?

After a mild December, it looks like the mercury is about to plummet.

12 January 2024 14:15

Driving and living with a disability, by Mike Jones

Mike passed his driving test in 1982 at 17 years old and his motorcycle test in 2004. He became an IAM RoadSmart Observer in early 2022.

11 January 2024 14:12

Driving with hearing loss

David Sherratt shares an insight into his driving experience after losing his hearing.

19 December 2023 14:29

Driving home for Christmas

If you’re planning to travel during Christmas, it’s important to be aware of any traffic that could impact your journey. According to the AA, drivers are expected to make an estimated 16.1 million separate trips by car to see friends and family between Monday, December 19th, and Christmas Eve.