Tips and Blogs

With half term on the horizon, many families will take advantage of the break and head off for a change of scenery. However, taking a long road trip with children can be a daunting prospect.

As someone who considers themselves resilient to life’s challenges, I never thought that I would be at risk of anxiety or depression, but life can throw grenades at you, and sometimes you’re just not able to cope and need a little bit of expert support.

Motorists are being urged to swat up on their driving knowledge as several new laws and rules are set to come into effect this year.

On the theme of 'anxiety', this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15th – 21st May. With the help of Ben, the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, we’re looking at ways to help anyone living with anxiety.

Find peace of mind when you insure online. For a quick, comparative car insurance quote, try Cornmarket’s online service – with an exclusive Price Match for IAM RoadSmart members.

As any of you who have met me will probably know, as well as the Chief Examiner of IAM RoadSmart I identify as a kart racing petrol head (notice the distinction of no “Go”, we do get sensitive about that).

Golden Girl Gilly Miller will be celebrating 50 years as an IAM RoadSmart member later this year. Gilly is the Vice Chair and currently Acting Chair at Basingstoke Advanced Motorists (BAM).

On 9th January 2020 I was driving to work, it was no different from any journey until I was hit head on by a driver who had fallen asleep. In that split second my entire driving career would change forever.

Over 40 Observers from the two clubs, together with two guests from the Plymouth group, all met in Tiverton, Dorset, for a successful weekend of Observer training.

With many people currently struggling with the cost of living the thought of parting with more money can be a painful one. When it comes to our cars the costs are creeping up, everything from petrol prices, road tax, and normal wear, and tear, but could new government legislation on the future of the MOT, help save us money?

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.