Tips and Blogs

Driving safely during any season is essential but is especially important when faced with the challenges of winter. National Highways are on hand with some helpful advice for all motorists.

There’s nothing worse than your car not starting on a cold, icy morning, but with a bit of planning, you can make sure your vehicle is ready for the colder months.

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.

Halloween is an exciting day of the year for many, so if you’re out enjoying the festivities make sure you try your best to stay safe. We’ve put together a few key tips to bear in mind.

With the clocks going back on Sunday, October 29th, you may be getting an extra hour in bed, but you are also going to be riding in the dark a lot more

"Sometimes you forget that RAMG is made up of volunteer’s giving up their time and passing on their knowledge to help people to be better and safer riders." Read Santo Chillari's blog here.

With his love of motorbikes starting at the age of 10, after his dad passed his IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider course in 2013, Niall caught the bug for all things two-wheels.

Trustees' Week is an annual event to mark the amazing work trustees do to help shape and guide charities. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and thank those who volunteer their time and expertise with passion and commitment.

I passed my IAM RoadSmart assessment originally in 1992 driving a Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI, which I somehow managed to get as a company car.

In 2008, while on a work assignment in the USA, Chris and his wife Denise were exploring Texas on a motorbike when a crash instantly changed their lives.

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.