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Hills Ford Stages Rally: An Impressive Display of Speed and Expertise, by Steve Andrews

Hills Ford Stages Rally: An Impressive Display of Speed and Expertise, by Steve Andrews


The Hills Ford Stages Rally is one of the UK’s premier closed-road events and takes place across the stunning countryside of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. Visitors to the yearly event get a close-up look at some of the nation's top rally drivers and vehicles.


The event welcomes a diverse group of participants, including both professional rallying teams and i

Euan's journey to Mastering the Road – Becoming an Advanced Driver

Euan's journey to Mastering the Road – Becoming an Advanced Driver

For those looking to take their driving abilities to the next level, the Advanced Driver course is an excellent way to refine skills and gain confidence. I would actively encourage anyone, no matter how long you have been driving, to look into courses near you.

Breaking Barriers: Tina’s Journey to Empowering Drivers with Disabilities in Northern Ireland

Breaking Barriers: Tina’s Journey to Empowering Drivers with Disabilities in Northern Ireland

Tina, from Groomsport, County Down, decided to join IAM RoadSmart following a recommendation. But it wasn’t until she bought a Porsche that she decided to sign up for an Advanced Driver course. She explains: “I understood that if I was going to drive a fast car, I should be able to drive it well. You don’t realise how powerful it can be.”
Tina’s hearing loss required adjustments to be made duri

Joe’s Journey to IAM RoadSmart success.

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

JAMIE’S DRIVE TO EXCELLENCE

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

Stay alert on the road this winter

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.

Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

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

Banish the pothole blues

Banish the pothole blues

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

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