It’s the start of summer holidays this week, and you may be thinking about going on holiday, having a day out, or visiting friends and family.
More informationAlthough fuel prices seem to have stabilised over the past few months, the cost-of-living crisis is still forcing us to tighten our belts
More informationWith summer in full swing, IAM RoadSmart has some useful tips on making sure your dog doesn’t suffer in hot conditions. Everyone knows dogs can die if left in a car on a hot day, but it’s not just being left in a car that can cause them to overheat.
More informationTravel is big this year: bookings are on the up, with flights set to exceed those taken in 2019. So, it’s possible you’ve got a trip or two in the diary.
More informationWith the six-week summer break on the horizon many families will be heading to Europe for the holidays but, did you know there are some compulsory items you need to make sure you carry in the vehicle?
More informationOn 9th January 2020 I was driving to work, it was no different from any journey until I was hit head on by a driver who had fallen asleep. In that split second my entire driving career would change forever.
More informationOver 40 Observers from the two clubs, together with two guests from the Plymouth group, all met in Tiverton, Dorset, for a successful weekend of Observer training.
More informationWith many people currently struggling with the cost of living the thought of parting with more money can be a painful one. When it comes to our cars the costs are creeping up, everything from petrol prices, road tax, and normal wear, and tear, but could new government legislation on the future of the MOT, help save us money?
More informationThis Mothering Sunday IAM RoadSmart is looking to highlight all the strong women that take on that role. Mother’s come in all shapes and sizes including step mums, grandmothers, foster mums and even aunties.
More informationInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
More informationGeoffrey Salt, has been an IAM RoadSmart member for 25 years. Keen to share his enthusiasm, and everything he has gained from the experience, he produced a blog. He is proud of each and every one of the associates he's met and trained as he tells us in his own words 'it’s been quite a journey'. It was November 1996 when I was walking around the NEC bike show when I spotted the IAM RoadSmart stand. I got chatting to Mike Barker, who happened to be the Chief Observer for my local IAM Derby Group. I explained to him that now that the family had grown up and I’d come back into biking, I felt I needed some additional help to cope with the volume of traffic that had built up over the previous 27 years.
More informationOnce a wartime airfield, the historic Thruxton motor racing circuit prides itself on being among the UK’s longest, at 2.4 miles. Also the fastest — mainly because of the fabulously long and floaty Church Corner, which describes a long arc leading into a super-fast straight and winds up with a chicane just before the pit lane.
More informationRichard Hewitt, Chairman of IAM RoadSmart's Worcester & Hereford Advanced Motorcyclists shares some hints and tips on how to achieve a F1rst in your Advanced Riding Test. Things you can control, prepare for and continued learning and development offered by the Group.
More informationJim Merryfield, from the IAM RoadSmart Somerset Advanced Motorcyclists Group shares his travelogue Iberia by Bike detailing his adventures from Work Desk to Wild Camp. Find out more about his two- month journey through France, Spain and Portugal on a motorbike.
More informationDave Chapman shares his experience after attending an IAM RoadSmart's Skills Day at Croft circuit.
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