I’ve now had my first observed ride as part of my IAM RoadSmart course and I’ve got to say it was really good. I was apprehensive before I met up with my observer, Ian Souter, about what to expect.

On the 29th of January we saw eight new rules as well as 49 revisions to existing rules introduced in the Highway Code. Now 8 months on how have things developed? Have you been putting the new rules into practice?

At IAM Roadsmart, we absolutely love hearing from people who have taken part in one of our Advanced Courses. That’s why we were so excited when Biker Kaz got in touch with us to share her experience.

It would appear that I am embarking on an Advanced Rider Course. Oo er! I thought I would do a regular piece as I go along so you can see the whole process and how I am getting on.

What do you do when you need a holiday after a couple of years being stuck at home because of successive Covid-19 lockdowns? You drive to the Arctic Circle of course! That was exactly what IAM RoadSmart member Zak Southwood, and his girlfriend Darcy McGowan did at the start of this year; fulfilling Zak’s long held ambition to take the trip to the outer reaches of Europe.