I’m sure like me during lockdown you spent some time tidying things up, recycling & repurposing. After sorting through some old photographic slides my mother sent me an envelope containing a print picture that just got me wondering, was motoring really better back in the day or are we simply looking through rose-tinted glasses?

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year and September has crept upon us again. Despite all the changes to our lives this year, September still means the kids are back at school and the school run routine is starting again. Richard Gladman, head of driving and riding standards for IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has pulled together some tips.

For the past two years, I’ve been driving a hybrid Kia e-Niro and thought it was about time I shared the experience with you all.

If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway, then be sure to read our tips on how you can make your journey a safe and stress-free one. Here’s IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, to help you prepare for the journey – remember, a little preparation goes a long way.

Our driving habits start being set from the moment we venture out alone after passing our driving test, try to retain the good ones that your instructor instilled. It’s said it takes 17 repetitions of something to make it a habit, so whether you’ve just passed your test or know someone who has, here are some tips from Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving and Riding Standards, to help you develop safer driving habits for life.