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Leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued a warning to drivers to stay on their guard on their daily commute, as distracted youngsters make their way home from school at the start of the autumn term. Many schools in England return from the summer break this week, and as is […]
Britain’s leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed the local authority areas that have performed best and worst for reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on their roads last year. The top three areas for reductions are Nottinghamshire, Tower Hamlets and Chester/Chester West; with some 98, 81 […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is giving some essential advice to those driving in France this summer. Every year, around 17 million British nationals visit France, many by car. Here are the IAM’s top tips to ensure you’re on the […]
With the weather getting (hopefully) better all the time, our thoughts collectively turn to holidays and trips abroad. If you’re considering driving in Spain, then take a look at these tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger (of the IAM). You are required to carry two warning triangles in your vehicle. In the event […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. As the bank holiday weekend and half term holiday approaches, many people are choosing to holiday in the UK this year, Peter is advising on planning to stay safe on long journeys. Share the driving if possible. It makes […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week he is advising on parking. Park on the left-hand side of the road if possible. In a car park, try and reverse into parking spaces. It’s safer when you’re driving out and more fuel efficient as […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he advises on preparing yourself and your car for the April showers. Before you set off, set your heater controls – rain can makes the windows mist up in seconds. You don’t want to be fiddling […]
The IAM recommends seven ways to prepare your car for Spring: Now is a good time to give your car a spring clean. Salt is corrosive and will cause rusting if left on the bodywork. If possible take your car to a car wash that specialises in under-car cleaning to get rid of every trace. […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on road signs. Look well ahead to see road signs – the more time you give yourself to see them the better. They give information and guidance on hazards, road layouts and directions […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on ways to improve your driving for the New Year: Night driving: You must be able to stop in the distance you see to be clear. Use your lights on full beam where […]