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Motorists perform risky manoeuvres and divert to dangerous rural roads to avoid motorway traffic jams

Motorists perform risky manoeuvres and divert to dangerous rural roads to avoid motorway traffic jams

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

Road Safety charity celebrates achieving ‘Investing in Volunteers’ status

Road Safety charity celebrates achieving ‘Investing in Volunteers’ status


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. <

IAM RoadSmart launches in-vehicle technology content for drivers and fleet operators

IAM RoadSmart launches in-vehicle technology content for drivers and fleet operators


PRESS RELEASE – Embargoed until 0001, Thursday 7th November 2024


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

Autumn Budget 2024 – IAM RoadSmart reaction

Autumn Budget 2024 – IAM RoadSmart reaction


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

IAM RoadSmart urges the Chancellor to take radical steps to save lives on the roads and boost the public purse in Autumn budget

IAM RoadSmart urges the Chancellor to take radical steps to save lives on the roads and boost the public purse in Autumn budget

The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the Chancellor to take steps to both saves lives and reduce the impact of road traffic collisions in her Autumn Budget. By incentivising the take-up of additional road safety courses through the tax system, it will also help save motorists money as the UK emerges from a cost-of-living crisis.
With the cost of insurance hitting r

Growing concern over road rage – with Gen Z and Millennials the angriest drivers

Growing concern over road rage – with Gen Z and Millennials the angriest drivers

New research[i]reveals that Gen Z and Millennials are responsible for beeping their horn the most

More than half (63%) of motorists aged 17-34 have sounded their horn to express anger at the behaviour of another road user in the past year, adding to concern about increasingly aggressive drivers.
Of the 2,000 people surveyed by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety chari

Motorists warned to expect difficult driving conditions

IAM RoadSmart issues heavy rain advisory

Following the issue of an amber weather warning from the Met Office for heavy rain for parts of central and southern England, as well as flood warnings, IAM RoadSmart has issued a motoring advisory for those needing to head out on the roads:

Younger motorists now make up more than a third of all dangerous drivers

Younger motorists now make up more than a third of all dangerous drivers

Shocking new figures show that despite making up under a tenth of all drivers, those aged 17-25 are responsible for 38% of dangerous driving endorsement
More than 6,300 drivers aged 17–25 have had DD40 (Dangerous Driving) endorsements added to their licence since 2021
Young drivers aged between 17-25 n

Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

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

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Record number of drivers caught ignoring Red X signs on smart motorways

· 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

Nick Lomas appointed as Vice Chair of IAM RoadSmart

Nick Lomas appointed as Vice Chair of IAM RoadSmart

IAM RoadSmart is pleased to announce that Nick Lomas has today been appointed as Vice Chair of the charity.
Nick originally joined IAM RoadSmart as a Trustee in March 2020 and over the last four years has become an established and reliable Board member and his elevation to Vice Chair will ensure continuing support for Chair Stuart Donald QPM.
Nick has a wealth of experience that he brings t

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