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.

I’ve just got back from an excellent weekend away in Amsterdam, and the quirky mixture of transport solutions actually makes it a fascinating place from a road user’s point of view, so I thought I’d share a few observations.

From 2003 until 2015 I was diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which affected my mental and physical health. I was pretty low for much of the time, and this affected my self-confidence and also my confidence on the road.

With the clocks going back on Sunday 27 October, we’re going to be travelling in the dark a lot more. IAM RoadSmart have written up some top tips about riding and driving in the dark.

Today's blog will be continuing my mini-series of providing hints and tips for those considering hiring a car to drive in Europe.