Peterborough Advanced Motorists
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News from Peterborough Advanced Motorists
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Should Cycling be More Regulated?
The question of whether cyclists should be more controlled by law involves various considerations, including safety, equity, and the efficient use of public roadways. Here are some key arguments on both sides of the debate.
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Ten Silly Things Drivers Do
There are unfortunately quite a few things that drivers do that can be pretty unsafe or just plain silly. Here is a starter for ten!
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Why have insurance costs soared?
Stuart Earle provided an article from a recent forum which IAM hosted on behalf of Cornmarket which may help to explain why vehicle insurance costs have increased dramatically over the past months.
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The AGM of Peterborough and District IAM March 2024
Notice is hereby given by order of the Group Committee that the Annual General Meeting of Peterborough and District Advanced Motorists will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th March 2024 at Peterborough Milton Golf Club to enable the Trustees of the Group (Registered Charity No. 1067966) to present their annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st January 2024 for approval by the Group members and to conduct an election.
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Local Drivers Embrace Advanced Safety Measures for Enhanced Road Safety
In a bid to promote safer driving practices and reduce accidents, local drivers in Peterborough are increasingly embracing safety measures on the road. This shift towards a more safety-conscious driving culture comes as a response to recent concerns about road safety and a growing awareness of advanced driving techniques.
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The AGM of Peterborough and District IAM March 2022
Notice is hereby given by order of the Group Committee that the Annual General Meeting of Peterborough and District Advanced Motorists will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at Peterborough Milton Golf Club and via Zoom meeting to enable the Trustees of the Group (Registered Charity No. 1067966) to present their annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st January 2022 for approval by the Group members and to conduct an election. The AGM will be followed by a presentation (speaker to be announced).
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What is this Dutch Reach thing anyway?
The Dutch Reach is designed to protect cyclists from riding into car doors opened by unobservant drivers or passengers. Instead of the driver opening the door with their right hand, risking not looking round before exiting the car, the ‘Dutch Reach’ sees the motorist using their left hand instead.
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Changes to the Highway Code
The Highway Code changes significantly from the 29th January 2022. This article sets out the changes as shown on the official government pages. Many articles in the media are incomplete and may miss some of the finer points. Changes do not detract from the responsibility of ALL road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, to have regard for their own and other road users’ safety.
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Winter Driving
Edward Harper saw this timely reminder of what might be to come on our roads. Don't panic, this is not a weather warning from the UK its from Anchorage Police dated 14th December 2018.
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New Rules in the Highway Code
The Highway Code has new rules and changes to some existing rules. A total of 33 existing rules have been amended and two new rules introduced, with a number of amendments made to the additional information annexes. There are some fundamental changes which potentially impact on your day to day driving!
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1953: Newsreel visits a police school for advanced driving
What do you do when your car begins to skid in icy weather?
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Obituary: Trevor Dickenson
We are very sad to announce the passing of our President, Trevor Dickenson. Trevor had been involved with the Peterborough group for many years and was our President from 2012 until his death this October.
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Covid-19 Causing Increased Driver Anxiety
IAM RoadSmart study finds that one-in-five drivers and riders are more anxious about being on the road since lockdown • More than four-in-five motorists felt they weren’t getting the mental health support they needed and admitted to ‘suffering in silence’ • Almost two thirds of people are worried about giving someone a lift from the fear of catching COVID-19 • Further periods off the road, such as a local lockdown or a second national lockdown, could have road safety implications, says the IAM.
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A New Kind of Roundabout - A UK First!
Cambridgeshire is the first authority to install a Dutch style roundabout in the UK. You might find this interesting - I have turned on comments so that you can start a conversation if you would like!
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The AGM of Peterborough and District IAM July 2020
The Annual General Meeting of Peterborough and District Advanced Motorists was held at 7.30pm on Thursday 23rd July 2020. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions this was online via Zoom. The Trustees of the Group (Registered Charity No. 1067966) presented their annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st January 2020 for approval by the Group members and conducted an election of the committee.
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