National Highways has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at educating drivers on how to safely navigate around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). These large vehicles, including trucks and HGVs, are significantly longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles, requiring extra caution. Drivers often misjudge the size and position of HGVs, their blind spots, and the stopping distanc
Reaccreditation is a sign of the delivery of high-quality training to reduce serious injuries on our roads.
One of the UK’s leading providers of driver, rider and fleet training has successfully been reaccredited with the ISO 9001* international standard for quality management systems in recognition for its continuing high standards.
IAM RoadSmart delivered more than 2,000
* New data analysed by IAM RoadSmart shows that within the past four years there has been a 2100% rise in the number of children aged 13-16 penalised
* Uninsured driving and riding among legal age young motorists continues to increase, with the cost of insurance likely to blame despite falling premiums
Nearly 800 children have been caught driving or riding without insurance in the past
IAM RoadSmart aims to make safer driving and riding accessible for all by adding Knockhill and Bicester to the events calendar, as well as providing places for young people funded by the ‘Big Give’ campaign.
Circuit training by the UK’s leading road safety charity will be coming to two new venues this year - Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife and Bicester Heritage Centre in Oxfordshire.
One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises
The number of deceased drivers with ‘impairment drugs’ present has increased by over 70% from 2014 to 2022, leading to concerns from road safety organisation that drug users continue to get behind the wheel despite the dangers
One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of d
A motorcyclist and former police officer from Gloucester has been named on the King’s New Year’s Honours list for his outstanding contributions to road safety.
Simon Ross, 60, has spent 40 years volunteering for road safety charities before joining IAM RoadSmart, where he was Chief Observer of both Gloucestershire Groups before becoming an Examiner, coaching people to pass their Advanced Rider
Research reveals the most spent on a private plate this year was £80K for L1 BYA
Tens of thousands of pounds have already been spent on personalised number plates this year – but a new survey reveals that just 19% would buy one as a Christmas present for their loved ones.
According to the DVLA, the most spent on a private plate this
Nearly one third of those surveyed admitted to performing a U-turn and more than half divert to country lanes
More than half of motorists are diverting from motorways to potentially less safe rural roads to avoid traffic jams and congestion, according to new research [i].
IAM RoadSmart, Britain’s leading road safety charity, found that over the last twelve months, 51% of drivers have divert
IAM RoadSmart announces its first Investing in Volunteers award
Britain’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has been awarded the prestigious Investing in Volunteers award.
The charity, which has around 5,000 volunteers across the country that help to deliver its driver and rider courses, received the accolade in recognition of volunteer management. <
New position to oversee commercial and operations transformation
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce the appointment of Carlota Da Veiga Pestana to the position of Business Development and Operations Director, completing its Senior Leadership Team.
Carlota will join us from Smart Cit
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Drivers and fleet operators will benefit from access to detailed content on driving assistance features
Course was developed in partnership with the Hi-Drive project and User Education Campaign led by FIA Region I and implemented by 11 Mobility Clubs in Europe
New advanced driver assistance systems (ADA
IAM RoadSmart Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024: Highlights Fuel Duty Freeze
Announcements:
Fuel duty (frozen)
IAM RoadSmart Policy and Public Affairs Manager William Porter said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s decision to maintain the fuel duty cut, at least for now. Motorists have endured a torrid few years of high prices at the pumps and this decision will give them a much
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