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09/09/22 The Highway Code - 8 months on
On the 29th of January we saw eight new rules as well as 49 revisions to existing rules introduced in the Highway Code. Now 8 months on how have things developed? Have you been putting the new rules into practice?
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15/08/22 How does your health impact your driving and riding?
Alcohol and drugs aren’t the only things that can impair driving and riding abilities. There are many medical conditions that can make it difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to cognitive conditions that might affect judgement and reactions.
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08/08/22 Motorcycling Safely
Riding a motorcycle is adventurous and an exhilarating experience. However, the harsh reality is that an average of 6 motorcyclists died and 115 were seriously injured per week in reported road casualties between 2015 to 2020.
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01/08/22 Driving safely on country lanes
IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving & Riding Standards Richard Gladman offers sound safety advice for driving on narrow country lanes in part three of his expert driving tips.
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24/07/22 How often are you distracted while driving?
A recent IAM RoadSmart Twitter poll found that just under half (44.4%) of respondents said they find infotainment systems distracting, while 42.1% found other road users distracting. Distractions impair our ability to react quickly and could have serious consequences for you, the driver, other passengers - plus of course other road users and pedestrians. Here are some tips to help you avoid distractions while you’re driving.
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02/07/21 Automated and Autonomous Vehicles – What have they got to do with advanced driving?
Rebecca Ashton, Head of Policy & Research explains the crucial role IAM RoadSmart and road safety play in the development and eventual creation of driverless cars. Why they need to perform at the same level as an Advanced Driver or Rider.
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04/06/21 The cost poor policies and procedures could have on your pocket! opinion piece by Tony Greenidge
Opinion piece by Tony Greenidge on driving for work, lack of an appropriate company vehicle policy and procedures and the costs to the employer and the employee.
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04/06/21 The joys of riding and driving
Thoughts on driving and riding by Peter Herridge. Re-discovering the joys and challenges of riding and driving through the Advanced and Masters driving qualifications.
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24/05/21 Riding with a ‘Ride’ Journalist
Mark Anstey Chief Observer Chelmsford & District Advanced Motorcyclists (CaDAM) takes journalist Jon Urry for a taster 'Ride', as an introduction to IAM RoadSmart's Motorcycle training.
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13/05/21 Empowered Through Grief
After 12+ months of lock down people's driving skills are very rusty and there is a sense of increased urgency to get places. To support and avoid a spike in road traffic accidents, Paul Oxborough, Founder of Mental Health Motorbike joined forces with Heidi Limbert from Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists to deliver a talk to IAM RoadSmart Solent on Enjoying a Smarter Ride encouraging members to check they are in the correct headspace before riding.
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