My journey with the IAM began after a family member of mine recommended I look into the course, as he had done it himself and spoke highly of the benefits the course gave him, and put me in touch with Geoff Salt, who is an observer with the Derwent and Hope Valley group.

Whether it’s summer or winter, there are some key items you’ll need in your vehicle all year around to help you stay safe on the road. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, writes about the eight essentials that you should always keep in your vehicle.

Triumph Over Adversity: Steve Dean passes IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Rider Course on a trike 45 years after losing his leg in a motorbike crash. Here he tells how he got his confidence back.

After passing my driving test at the age of 18 and enjoying time behind the wheel I decided to pursue further driving opportunities and joined IAM RoadSmart as an Associate Member.

Cornwall Advanced Drivers (CAD) assists drivers of all ages in enhancing their driving safety skills.