2020 has been a whirlwind of a year and September has crept upon us again. Despite all the changes to our lives this year, September still means the kids are back at school and the school run routine is starting again. Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards for IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has pulled together some tips.
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