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.

This week’s tips from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, are all about how you can save fuel and treat yourself with those extra savings.

Having a mental illness is something that certainly makes you question things, and anyone who has one of the myriad conditions that we’re aware of these days also knows that others might start to question your ability to manage things as well, like driving.

I joined the (then) IAM following an Advanced Driver Course in 1996 which was followed by an Advanced Rider Course in 1997. I used the driving and riding skills occupationally throughout my career and was confident that I was a safe and skilled driver and rider.