If you reduced your car or motorbike use to essential journeys only in recent months, to help in the collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, regardless of when you passed your test, many people will feel they need to build on their confidence post-lockdown.
More informationLockdown has not just had an impact on driving skills, it’s created new psychological pressures too – on drivers and riders at home and in business.
More informationMany holidaymakers have had to ditch a trip abroad and opt for outdoor staycations this year, so there will be more people than ever dusting off their caravan and packing for a summer getaway.
More informationAs pubs and restaurants in England open for the first time in months, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity is reminding people to make wise choices and if they’re having a drink to leave their vehicle at home.
More informationWith the hot weather almost certain to return before summer is out, Area Service Delivery Manager Pete Doherty reminds us of the importance of good hydration - particularly for motorcyclists, when ‘breathable summer biking kit’ still means everything from helmet to boots, gloves and a plethora of elbow, knee, shoulder and back armour. His top tips for staying hydrated which, while particularly relevant for motorcyclists in relevant safety gear, applies to both bike riders and car drivers.
More informationYou’ve all experienced it - you’re running late, not sure where you are … ah yes a road sign! Where’s my town? Oh it’s gone! And I didn’t take it in at all, yikes!
More informationBefore I started at IAM RoadSmart, I hadn’t heard of the charity and I’d never given advanced driving a second thought. I reluctantly took up driving lessons after university to help broaden my job search so I could find a role further afield from home, if needed.
More informationI was really interested to read recently that experts at the German equivalent of the AA (ADAC) have suggested a new classification scheme to help drivers understand the different types of driverless car.
More informationThe year is 1979 and we are just about to enter the 80s, technology and innovation is running rampant. Sir Clive Sinclair is leading a generation of young people into the world of computers with the ZX80, soon to be followed by the ZX81 with its massive 1K of built in memory.
More informationHaving just returned from a long weekend visiting relatives in Spain, here are my reflections and top tips for anyone contemplating driving a hire car on the continent this summer.
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