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  • Over a third admit risky driving in summer footwear

    It's the footwear of choice for beaches and barbecues, but new research reveals that over a third (35%) of motorists have also been behind the wheel this summer in flip-flops, sliders or open-back sandals - footwear road safety experts IAM RoadSmart say could potentially lead to the loss of control of a vehicle and road collisions.

    IAM RoadSmart emphasises the importance of wearing sturdy footwear when driving in the summer months

  • New road safety initiative launched to support parents and guardians of novice drivers

    Free evidence-based resources including practice guides, driving agreements and progress logbooks to support parents, guardians and new drivers Research shows parents and guardians are a key influence on novice driver safety
    From today, parents can access free, evidence‑based resources to support new drivers in passing their test and developing safer driving behaviours.

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    Research shows that parents and guardians play a crucial role in influencing the safety of novice drivers.

  • Congestion and sat-navs diverting drivers onto higher-risk roads

    New research shows more than half of drivers (54%) have diverted away from a motorway or main A road because of congestion over the last year UK Government data suggests the number of vehicles on the road has increased by 13% in just ten years
    Millions of motorists are being diverted onto higher‑risk rural roads as congestion, sat‑nav rerouting and road closures reshape everyday journeys, new

    Congestion pushes motorists onto rural routes

  • IAM RoadSmart appoints Mark Armitage as Chief Executive

    Mark Armitage takes up the position on a permanent basis following successful interim spell
    The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart today welcomes the appointment of Mark Armitage as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
    Mark has worked as interim CEO for the previous six months and before this was a Trustee of the road safety charity. He brings a wealth of experience from

  • IAM RoadSmart calls for ‘cheese cutter’ cable barriers to be replaced with a more motorcyclist friendly option

    The road safety charity has launched a petition calling for Highways Authorities across the UK to commit to their decommissioning by the end of the decade
    New figures show that almost 150 miles of cable barriers – which pose a safety threat to motorcyclists – remain on England’s roads.
    The cable barriers are known for their ‘cheese cutter’ effect on bikers unlucky enough to hit them on colli

    Nearly 150 miles of potentially dangerous cable barriers still remain on England’s roads, new figures reveal.

  • Fleets can save thousands of pounds on fuel by taking a few simple measures

    If employees undertook eco-driving training, fleets would save money on fuel, boost retention, lower their environmental impact, and improve safetyIAM RoadSmart’s stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the Birmingham NEC from 21 to 23 April gave delegates a fuel saving overview
    Fleets could save thousands of pounds at the pumps if their employees adopted an eco-driving style, according to rese

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