Tips and Blogs

IAM RoadSmart is partnering with by Nextbase, the market-leader of in-car technology to get UK motorists back on the road safely this summer.

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.

Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards at IAM RoadSmart, has written the latest blog following the research that showed riders and cyclists are 34 times more likely than car drivers to be killed on UK roads.

Most people know someone who has been involved in a crash, while some have unfortunately experienced it for themselves. Emma Mitchell, IAM RoadSmart senior digital communications executive, writes from her own personal experience.

IAM RoadSmart’s road safety expert, Tim Shallcross, explains his concerns about the impact that this technology can have on a motorist’s ability to drive safely.

With e-scooters becoming an increasingly more popular mode of transport Peter Rodger, head of driver advice at IAM RoadSmart, writes about this experience of riding an e-scooter.

The Great British Fleet Event took place on Thursday 30th January at Novotel London West, Hammersmith, hosting Masterclass Conferences and a fleet-focused exhibition. Rodney Kumar, IAM RoadSmart media relations manager, talks about the power of new technology at the event.