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This week’s tips from the IAM’s director of standards, Mark Lewis, are about driving safely in frost and ice. With temperatures near freezing, here’s how you can ensure your journey is a safe one for the road. Make sure you have cleared your windows and side mirrors before starting your journey and use the heater […]
Tachograph breaks, the mandatory rest stops commercial operators must take when driving, were the cause of nearly 1,700 road closures in one year alone, according to newly released figures from IAM Drive & Survive. According to the Road Haulage Association 85% of everything sold in the UK is carried by truck at some stage of […]
We’re now firmly in the grip of Winter. Around 2-4 centimetres of snow lay last night whilst I was out. Luckily it had cleared by the morning but evidently the coldest season has well and truly taken hold. With that in mind and the greater likelihood of further snow, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) […]
This week’s driving tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards Peter Rodger are looking at how motorists can avoid intentionally staged road accidents that force insurance companies to pay out high claims. Here are Peter’s top tips to help you stay clear of these scams. If you’re travelling through busy urban roads stay extra […]
This week’s motoring tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, are looking at how to cope with driving through busy city roads. With forward planning and careful approach city driving needn’t be something to fear. Plan your journey before setting off. If you are travelling through an unfamiliar city, use Google maps […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect in just over two weeks’ time as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped. As was the case with the abolition of the paper tax disc last October, the IAM fear many people are […]
With the number of drivers age 70 or older now rising by more than 10,000 a month, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is calling for the government, medical professionals and assessment providers to come together to address the needs of this generation of motorists. The call comes in light of figures showing for the […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them. SMART motorways were officially introduced this time last year to replace Managed Motorways as the solution to the nation’s congested motorways but concerns have been raised over their safety. England’s first ‘all-lane […]
Planning to get away from it all this Easter? The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger, is offering advice to drivers who are considering a trip into Europe for a spring break. Always carry your driving licence, vehicle registration document, insurance certificate and breakdown cover when travelling abroad. Familiarise yourself with driving laws of the country […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning that despite 50 years of seat belt laws, far too many drivers and passengers are still putting themselves and others in great danger by not wearing seat belts. The first seat belt law came into force in January 1965, which saw all new cars in the UK […]