The last few weeks out on the roads have had a recurring theme for me – lights, or more specifically the shocking lack of them. Driving home in the gathering gloom in the days immediately before the clocks went back, I was shocked by the number of cars I saw driving apparently without lights.

Some conversations are never easy. Telling a close relative that their driving is no longer up to par is certainly one of them. Just figuring out a way to broach the topic is hard enough.

As we celebrate bonfire night on Tuesday 5 November many of you will be taking to the road to travel to your local firework display. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has written some tips to help prepare drivers and riders for the firework season.

Amidst the ups and downs of Brexit, the Department of Transport managed to hit the streets recently with an announcement on green number plates.

It’s Halloween! Whatever your plans are, be it going to a fancy-dress party, or taking your kids trick or treating, make sure that you read some of these tips from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, on how to stay safe this Halloween.