Car Blog & Car News
IAM director of policy and research Neil Greig said: “Drivers must understand that drink driving wrecks lives in all sorts of unexpected ways. For some it’s having to live with the guilt of causing a totally avoidable death or injury but for most it’s the economic impact that comes with a criminal record and a […]
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is issuing advice on driving in snow and ice. IAM Chief Examiner Peter Rodger said: “Can you work remotely, or change your schedule when conditions are bad? Not everyone can, but if it is possible, it makes sense. Don’t ignore police warnings or advice to avoid specific routes in […]
The weather forecast seems to be suggesting we might be in for the first snow flurry of this winter very soon and temperatures drop significantly overnight now. With that in mind, please do consider the tips for driving on snow and ice from the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists): IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: […]
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering further tips this week – on how to prepare your car best for the winter. Peter Rodger (IAM’s chief examiner) said: “Now is the time to give your car a once-over before winter conditions take hold. Bad weather can strike suddenly and more severely than you expect, […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, with the clocks going back at the weekend, he is advising on driving in the dark. To improve your view as far as possible, keep your lights and windscreen clean. It’s easy to forget the inside […]
Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger, is offering tips courtesy of the IAM on how to best tackle the daily commute. This is especially important with the autumn/winter weather setting in: Rush hour is when the most vulnerable road users are about – walking to school or cycling to work. Give both children and cyclists […]
IAM’s Peter Rodger is offering more tips – this week on the use of a Blue Badge when parking: If you can, and if it allows you the access you need, reverse into your parking space – it’s safer that way, and will mean that you will do all of your manoeuvring with a warm […]
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on packing for the drive to university. Pack belongings securely – loose objects can be distracting and if the driver needs to brake sharply, unsecured items can fly forward and hit people in […]
Road safety charity the IAM is reminding motorists to ensure their vehicles and trailers are road worthy as they take out their trailers this summer. The warning comes as figures from the Highways Agency show that between April and June 2013 alone, there have been 1,408 towing incidents on the UK’s roads. The Highways Agency […]
226,803 drivers in the UK have points on their licence for driving without insurance, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). The FOI request, directed to the DVLA, revealed that 194,997 full licence holders and 31,806 provisional licence holders have been caught driving without vehicle insurance and […]