Many of Britain’s streets have been plunged into darkness in recent years as councils attempt to save money and redouble their efforts to shrink carbon footprints.

Weston & Mendip Advanced Motorists’ Group launch their Young Advanced Driver (YDA) initiative funded by Avon and Somerset Police Road Safety Fund and backed by PCC Mark Shelford.

A survey commissioned IAM RoadSmart has revealed that the majority of motorists are unaware of the amount of alcohol that will tip them over the limit, while half admit they are prepared to drive the morning after festive drinks or their Christmas party.

IAM RoadSmart has today (Monday 6th December) announced the dates for its 2022 programme of Skills Days, which allow drivers and motorcyclists the chance to learn valuable handling skills from qualified instructors while driving their own cars or riding their own motorcycles on a race circuit.

New research has revealed that one in five motorists are currently ignoring a warning light showing on their dashboard, and less than half are confident identifying what the symbols mean.

Alongside a list of the top 10 family cars based on the criteria set out by parents, CarGurus has teamed up with IAM RoadSmart to provide mums and dads with some tips when travelling with their child or children in the car.

Older motorists are more than willing to prove how safe they actually are on the roads according to new research commissioned by IAM RoadSmart.

The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for more to be done to control the number of e-scooters being used illegally on public roads.

When drivers consider the best gadgets to have on their next car, it is great to see safety concerns are at the top of the list for young motorists. Added to the risk of damage to their car, cost of repairs and lack of spaces, maybe it’s no surprise that many motorists go to great lengths to avoid reversing into tight and tricky parking spaces.

IAM RoadSmart, CEO, Tony Greenidge, has taken the decision after four years with the charity to step down. Tony originally joined the UK’s largest independent road safety charity as Business Development Director and took over as CEO 18 months ago. He will remain in his position until the end of March 2022.

IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Cearns and Samantha Kane to its Council. Tony joins as Chair of its Finance and Audit Committee and Sam will lead on HR matters and chairing RemCo.

Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to drive.

IAM RoadSmart has announced a new partnership with mental health charity Mental Health Motorbike, as part of a continuing mission to support and educate their members on looking after their mental health.

With the world focusing on the upcoming COP26 in Scotland, IAM RoadSmart has asked its members what issues they think delegates should address to ensure fair treatment for all road users. COP26 will play a key role in setting the future agenda for green travel, as well as signposting the future of driving and riding.

IAM RoadSmart is calling for the Government to make up its mind now to drive down injuries on UK roads caused by e-scooters.

With the government set to confirm major changes to The Highway Code, road users need to get up to speed with a range of changes to the rules of the road this autumn. The updates are the largest overhauls to the code since mid-2018, with a plethora of amendments and new rules including a hierarchy of responsibility that will affect all road users.

New research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed how the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24.

New research from IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, reveals that motorists over the age of 60 intend to drive for as long as they are safe to do so, and that the average age they would consider giving up their licence is 82.

Towing without training is a real possibility we could see on the road if the DVSA decide to scrap the towing a trailer test. Those who passed their test after 1st January 1997 are currently required to take an additional test but pressure on resources post COVID-19 could mean a change. The priority is currently to get HGV drivers on the road to keep the supply network running. Resources are running thin and the towing test is just another issue the DVSA may have to scrap to keep up with demand. IAM RoadSmart are warning this could create more problems and be an accident waiting to happen.

The Department for Transport's recently published figures on drink-drive related casualties for 2019 show only a very small reduction in incidents relating to deaths and injuries. IAM RoadSmart feel little progress has been made in reducing the carnage caused and we continue to campaign for NONE for the road. Rehabilitation courses work, more use of alcolocks and further education is sadly still needed.