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.

Most people can seemingly remember where they were or what they were doing when, for example, the news broke that John F Kennedy had been assassinated, when England won the World Cup, when Princess Diana died or when the twin towers where hit on 9/11. Does the 16th March 2020 hold any significance for you?

"I passed my driving test aged 21, just two days before embarking on my career as a teacher. After finishing university, I needed to learn to drive quickly, so my lessons took place over the space of just one month."

Getting behind the wheel for the first time overseas can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, IAM RoadSmart is here to help you get through the hard parts and make your trip one to remember … for the right reasons!

Most people know that travelling with children can be quite stressful. With a bit of know-how, it needn't be a hassle. Rebecca Ashton, Head of Policy and Research at IAM RoadSmart, is on hand with some useful tips for making sure everyone makes it through the trip without any family fallouts.