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This Christmas let’s make every journey a safe one!🎁

With the excitement of the festive period around the corner,
the days are darker, the weather is colder, and the roads are
busier. We’re not only spreading joy this festive season
but also the importance of staying safe on roads.

Whether you’re driving home for Christmas, going for the
winter ride, or if you’re rushing to get those last gifts,
we’ve got you covered with present ideas, advice, hints
& tips and stories to help you navigate the festive season.

 

Advanced Driver Course

Whether it’s for you or a loved one, there’s no greater value than feeling confident on the road. Our driver guidance courses have helped thousands gain essential on-road knowledge, going above and beyond what’s taught when you learn to drive.

 

Advanced Rider Course

Darker nights and colder days don’t mean you have to wrap up your bike until summer, you can enjoy riding all year round with one of our courses. This course helps motorcyclists learn new skills and techniques, making on-road experiences safer and more fulfilling.

 

Mature Driver Review

Whether you’re an experienced driver looking to ensure your driving is as sharp as it can be, or if you think a loved one would benefit from a brushing up on their skills, our Mature Driver Review can help build a bit of confidence for the road ahead.

Driving Skills Refresher

Our refresher session is tailored completely to your needs, whether it is to build some extra confidence, or if there is a specific area of driving you would like to focus on. From motorways to parking and manoeuvring, it’s all about what is best suited for your driving.

Rider Development Session

This half-day, one-on-one session is designed to sharpen your riding skills and abilities and help improve your decision-making. Covering five key competencies, from bends and cornering to overtaking, the session can be tailored to focus on specific riding areas.

 

 

🎁 Gift A Course! 🎁

There’s no better gift than peace of mind on the road, so this Christmas, add an IAM RoadSmart course to your gift list! Our gift vouchers make the perfect present for drivers and riders of all abilities and will allow them to explore a whole community of like-minded enthusiasts. Put a unique, practical gift under the tree this year—one that lasts long after the holidays!

*Please note that the final date for printed vouchers is the 9th of December to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas.
The final date for e-vouchers will be the 22nd of December.

Test Your Trivia!

Think your knowledge is up to scratch? Give our festive quiz a go and see if you can get top marks!

 

We’ve popped together traffic tips, safety advice, and useful guidance to help steer you through the festive season.

 

 

Travelling Over
The Festive Period

Christmas is a time for family, food & drink and of course presents! Most of us will be travelling at some point over the festive period, on roads that will inevitably be busier than usual.

Careful planning and preparation can ensure your festive drive is a safe as possible. We all look forward to spending the festive season with loved ones but there are some simple things you can do to ensure you keep yourself, your family, and all other road users safe.

 

Stress Free
Parking This Christmas

Christmas shopping can be the perfect way to start the festivities this season, and with some well thought out plans it shouldn’t break the bank to park.

This week’s tips from Richard Gladman, Chief Examiner at IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent charity, gives advice to shoppers on securing the perfect parking space ahead of the busiest shopping days of Christmas.

 

Driving Home
For Christmas

If you’re planning to travel during Christmas, it’s important to be aware of any traffic that could impact on your journey. According to the AA, drivers are expected to make an estimated 16.1 million separate trips by car to see friends and family between Monday 19th December and Christmas Eve.

If you’re planning on a long trip to see family or friends, IAM RoadSmart has some tips on how to make it safely to your destination.

 

Reducing Stress
This Christmas

Stress is something everyone feels at times, and there are all kinds of stressful situations that can be a part of daily life. Christmas is a time of year that can add additional stresses to our lives so it’s very important to monitor and pay attention for your wellbeing – after all, mental health doesn’t take time off at Christmas.

So how can you lower that stress gauge?
Discover our tips in our latest blog.

 

Designated Driver
Top Tips

Being the designated driver for an evening out is not everyone’s top choice during the Christmas season, however there are some options which could change your opinion.

This week’s tips, presented by IAM RoadSmart’s Chief Examiner, Richard Gladman, are for those who feel they have drawn the short straw and been nominated to drive on a night out.