Like most young people, I started driving after passing my test at 17, and I never looked back. The freedom was endless, and getting from A to B without relying on my Mum was an absolute dream! Both for her and for me!
My first car…
I was fortunate enough to be bought my first car, a black 2011 Fiat 500. Although this little car was 7 years old when I bought it, the previous owners had only
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
IAM RoadSmart Scotland Road Safety Manager Stewart Mackie said: “IAM RoadSmart is concerned the Scottish Government may cancel all road safety marketing and education campaigns as part of its fiscal update. Such a decision would be shortsighted and comes at a time when there have been high-profile fatal collisions on our network, particularly amongst motorcyclists.
Driver and rider error are ke
During the summer, motorcycles can be one of the best ways to get around, but navigating Britain’s narrow country roads can also be challenging.
New research reveals risky behaviour including texting and racing each other on public roads
Nearly a third of young drivers admit to taking pictures or video footage at the wheel to upload and show off on social media while driving.
Research of 1,000 18 to 26-year-olds with a full driving licence revealed some of the riskiest things they’ve done behind the wheel, including texting and rac
Following a new report on the state of Britain's roads, IAM RoadSmart calls on the government to allocate dedicated funds for urgent road network improvements.
In the wake of tragedy, there is often a commitment to change. The Dr. Steven Lee Foundation stands as a testament to this. Established in memory of Dr. Steven Lee, whose life was tragically cut short in a motorcycle collision in 2022
The weather may still be slightly temperamental this summer, but it’s still a good idea to prepare for warmer temperatures as it can mean extra demands on you and your car
IAM RoadSmart Policy and Public Affairs Manager, William Porter, said: “It is deeply concerning that drink-drive-related fatalities are at their highest level since 2009 and worryingly show a dangerous upward trend for the second year running. IAM RoadSmart research shows motorists consider drink-driving to be the highest enforcement priority for traffic police, with 45% of motorists considering i
In 2023, France was the second most **popular holiday spot for Brits, and it’s set to be just as favoured by families and sports fans alike this year
· More than 53,000 drivers have been caught by cameras since police started enforcing against the contravention and the numbers have risen ten-fold in three years
· Red X signs are common on smart motorways and indicate the lane is closed
· Flouting the rules puts lives at risk when motorists are stranded in a live lane
More than 53,000 motorists have been caugh
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “While it is early days, this programme does not seem to offer a great deal on improving safety on our road network. Additionally, we would have also liked to see some vision on how the Government intends to fix our crumbling road network. A commitment to an infrastructure plan for roads renewal and an updated road safety strategy
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