A runny nose, headache and constant sneezing – these are just a few of the symptoms hay fever sufferers deal with during the summer as we prepare for a week of very warm weather. These symptoms can affect motorists in a number of ways. Here’s some advice from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, about what you can do to … [Read more...]
Driver training overlooked in new EU safety plan
A new package of EU transport proposals misses enhancements to driver training, says IAM RoadSmart. The Third Mobility Package was put forward by the European Commission includes proposals for new safety features to be fitted on all new cars sold. It has been suggested these changes could have as drastic an impact on road injuries and fatalities as the … [Read more...]
Blow off the winter blues
It may not feel like spring, but winter's officially over. And this means that many of us are keen to wipe the dust from our bikes and get them into top shape for the sunnier days that we are eagerly waiting for. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of riding and driving advice, explains the POWDERY checks you should do on your bike before setting off … [Read more...]
L-Drivers on motorways from 4 June
Learner drivers will be allowed on motorways from 4 June, says the Government . Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed this as ‘common sense’ and says it could save countless lives. An announcement from the DVSA yesterday said learners will need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls. Motorways … [Read more...]
Hang on and enjoy the ride, says IAMRoadsmart
No matter if it’s once in a blue moon or every day, the key principles of motorcycle-riding with a passenger are the same. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of riding and driving standards, shares eight ways to ensure the safety of your pillion. If you have friends and family who are unaware of advanced riding techniques, please share … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 December
If you are stuck without a clue of what to buy your car or bike loving relative or friend, wonder no further because IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driver Course and Advanced Rider Course is available to buy at a 10% discount until Christmas. The advanced courses are administered by the UK’s biggest independent road safety charity and vouchers don’t have to be … [Read more...]
Little changes are big safety improvement
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart says the new look driving test, which it helped to design and evaluate, will deliver ‘big safety benefits and save lives’ by including more real life situations and introducing new drivers to the latest technology. The new format was test driven by thousands of leaners before it final implementation on … [Read more...]
Convoys carry safety concerns, says IAM RoadSmart
Self-driving lorry convoys of close running HGVs need very careful planning, said road safety body IAM RoadSmart. Britain’s biggest independent road safety charity is advising there must be more reassurances on issues such as cyber attacks as well as basic road safety needs such as telling other drivers which trucks are in the platoon. The trial … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 August
The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart maintains that we will not gain the full safety benefits of self-driving cars until every car on the road is connected to each other – a statement that has now been backed up by a white paper produced by experts at the University of Michigan. Until then, IAM RoadSmart believes that the human … [Read more...]
Check your eyes before DVLA revoke licence
Over time our eyesight deteriorates and previously strong vision can become poor. If eyesight problems are left unaddressed they can often lead to poor reaction times to unexpected hazards or the behaviour of other road users. This week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman gives tips and advice on eyesight. Richard … [Read more...]
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