Tips and Blogs

In support of the recent Emergency Services Day, IAM RoadSmart’s Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards, has some tips to remind drivers and riders how to reduce the risks we face in these situations, aid the emergency services, and make the road a safer place for us all.

Harvest season is the most important time in the farming calendar. We should expect to see large farming vehicles heading down roads around the UK over the next few weeks. Rebecca Ashton, Head of Policy and Research for IAM RoadSmart has some timely reminders and tips.

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.

If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway, then be sure to read our tips on how you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for the journey – remember, a little preparation goes a long way.

Our driving habits start being set from the moment we venture out alone after passing our driving test, try to retain the good ones that your instructor instilled. It’s said it takes 17 repetitions of something to make it a habit, so whether you’ve just passed your test or know someone who has, here are some tips from Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving and Riding Standards, to help you develop safer driving habits for life.

Have you hired an e-scooter whilst on holiday or even in the UK? Our CEO Mike Quinton has written about his experience whilst in Warsaw.

Driving abroad - the dos the don'ts and the things to remember. If you're planning on driving abroad this summer, have a read of our latest blog and ensure you don't get caught out with any hidden charges!

I was asked to pop along to Thruxton Motorsport Centre to make a video about the differences between a ‘classic’ car and a modern car. With all the techno wizardry, it seemed an easy message to convey - a modern car is better. How wrong was I?

It’s now summer and that means lots of trips and weekends away with plenty of new adventures with your pets. Learn how to keep your pet safe on your travels.

Following The Law Commission’s three month consultation on automated vehicle safety assurance and legal liability which closed in February, Neil Greig, IAM RoadSmart director of policy and research, talked about what could happen in a future with self-driving vehicles and the law.