When was the last time you dusted off your copy of the Highway Code? Packed full of rules and advice to help keep road users safe, it’s essential reading for learner drivers as well as more experienced motorists.

Marcus is a retired police officer and has been an IAM RoadSmart Examiner for more than 30 years.

As temperatures rise across the UK, many of us will start to see more people opting for the two-wheeled alternative to make their journeys.

As any of you who have met me will probably know, as well as the Chief Examiner of IAM RoadSmart I identify as a kart racing petrol head (notice the distinction of no “Go”, we do get sensitive about that).

With half term on the horizon, many families will take advantage of the break and head off for a change of scenery. However, taking a long road trip with children can be a daunting prospect.