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.

When we started planning our trip to the Isle of Wight, I was more focused on making sure we had everything for the trip, forgetting that the charge on the car would be vital.

Alcohol and drugs aren’t the only things that can impair driving and riding abilities. There are many medical conditions that can make it difficult or dangerous, ranging from eye and vision problems to cognitive conditions that might affect judgement and reactions.