Tips and Blogs

According to a recent survey there are many reasons to get stressed when driving or riding. As traffic gets heavier with the ease of restrictions what are the things that are getting your blood pressure rising? In this article we address the top 10 and how to avoid them, reduce them or prepare for them.

Did you know that any amount of alcohol can take you over the limit? It varies from person to person due to age, weight, gender, and metabolism. It also depends on type of alcohol, time of day, hydration, and fatigue levels.

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week precedes the Government’s next step on the Roadmap out of lockdown restrictions. Step Three means from 17th May we can start to venture out more and see more people.

A recent Freedom of Information request to DVLA by IAM RoadSmart revealed everyday bad driving habits, ignorance or judgement errors are putting too many drivers on the threshold of a ban. 92,000 motorists are currently at risk of losing their licence as they are dangerously close to the 12-point ban threshold. It's never too late to re-educate yourself and break any bad behaviour. Here are 10 hints and tips around the most common errors or habits that lead to mistakes.

Now that lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, the number of riders looking to take their horses out on the road is likely to increase. Horses are powerful animals and have extremely heightened senses, so passing them in a car or on a motorbike needs to be done safely to protect the horse, rider, and yourself.

Henny Cameron from Northampton Advanced Motorists has written the latest blog on building the 'Northampton 22'.

"The launch of our TRL simulator study on 17 March was in some ways a welcome diversion from the endless Covid-19 reports in the media." Read the latest blog from Neil Greig, Policy and Research Director at IAM RoadSmart.

Nothing says ‘you’ve just arrived in a foreign land’ better than that waft of intriguing aromas as you step off the plane. This week's blog is written by Gary Bates, Marketing Manager at IAM RoadSmart.

Most people know that travelling with children can be quite stressful. This week’s blog has been written by Kelly Mitchell on her first experience of travelling abroad with her two-year daughter.

So what kind of a driver are you? Rodney Kumar, media relations manager at IAM RoadSmart, finds he's more of a Practical Pete after taking the new driver and rider persona quiz.