Tips and Blogs

Summer is well and truly in the rear-view mirror as the first named storm of the season, Agnes, heads towards the UK.

Are you driving to university this September/October? You may be travelling into the unknown with a new course to start and new people to meet

We’re beginning to experience darker and chillier starts to the day, and soon we’ll be driving and riding home from work in the dark

American author Mark Twain said it best, "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

When you buy a new vehicle, the last thing you’ll think of is needing to replace it. You don’t want to plan for theft or a major accident, but with one extra insurance policy you can be fully covered for the worst outcomes.

After passing his driving test at 17, Hugh moved on to complete the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driving Course in 2019.

Ask any young motorcyclist why they ride, and ‘a sense of freedom’ often comes up.

Our Masters program allows you to build on your skills as an existing Advanced Road user

Aliz, who grew up in Romania, prefers two wheels to four: "I love the freedom to explore the county of Hertfordshire or take a weekend-long tour in the Alps.

Caffeine can be a controversial topic when it comes to driver safety. Many of us delight in the clarity that comes with the first coffee of the day

Over the last year, I’ve had an amazing journey. I have completed my IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver course with a F1RST, which led to me becoming a National Observer.

The thought of driving abroad can, at first, seem intimidating, yet it can also be hugely rewarding. Not only is it a great way to see where you’re visiting, it’s also a fantastic experience as you can often experience wide open, virtually deserted roads that are, literally, a world away from the ones in the UK.

It was a shock when I retired to Cornwall aged 60 and finding out that my 45 years riding in and around London had in no way prepared me for life on two wheels in rural Cornwall.

Stephanie has been on two wheels since she was a 16-year-old when she purchased her first bike, a Puch Maxi Moped. Struggling with the rising cost of public transport, Stephanie found the moped a cost-efficient alternative.

Reem Ahmed explains the two good reasons why she decided to brush up on her driving skills with IAM RoadSmart.