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Could motorcycles help solvetraffic congestion and poor airquality in Britain’s cities?

Research commissioned by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that the public are divided about the benefits of motorcycling, despite evidence that it could help reduce emissions and ease traffic. New research commissioned by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, shows that the public are divided about the benefits of …

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Skills Days for 2023

The UK’s largest road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has announced the dates for its 2023 programme of Skills Days, which gives drivers and motorcyclists the chance to take their own vehicle on a race circuit to learn valuable handling skills from qualified instructors. IAM RoadSmart will be hosting 13 events …

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Pothole mayhem

The snow and heavy rain that many of us experienced over the last month have left behind a trail of destruction with potholes filling our roads. Before the snow had cleared, social media was flooded with pictures and complaints of bathtub-sized holes. All big enough to cause serious damage to …

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Preventing car theft

What are the implications of poor eyesight and driving? According to official UK government statistics, in 2020, uncorrected or defective vision was a contributory factor in 10 fatal crashes, 56 serious injury crashes and 99 slight injury crashes. This year’s National Eye Health Week (NEHW) runs from 19 to 25 …

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Tips for staying cool this summer

Warm, sunny weather and long days make summer an ideal time for motorcycling. But with parts of the UK already seeing temperatures of over 30 degrees, IAM RoadSmart is warning motorcyclists to be prepared before setting off on those summer rides and to know how to keep your cool this …

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Helping to lower your fuel consumption

The ever-fluctuating (and mostly increasing) cost of fuel is something all motorists would’ve been noticing over the past year, and that’s why IAM RoadSmart has put together their own top tips for driving and riding more eco-friendly, which in turn can help cut the amount of fuel you use. With …

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Warning signs

Independent assessment of your driving could save your life – but not in the way you think! Growing old or becoming physically or mentally unwell is a topic which understandably causes alarm and discomfort. But when it comes to getting behind the wheel, monitoring health and wellbeing is paramount not …

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Winter Driving Tips

In 2020, over 18,000 accidents were reported across the UK where rain, snow, fog, or high winds were a contributing factor. More severe road traffic accidents are happening in winter due to motorists being unprepared for driving in winter weather and ignoring weather warnings, and IAM RoadSmart believes now is …

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Flat battery?

IAM RoadSmart’s guide to jump-starting your vehicle safely With a national lockdown, it’s likely that some will find their car battery has lost its charge during an extended period of inactivity. If the worst happens and you do emerge from lockdown to find your vehicle battery is flat, jump-starting the …

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New year, new car?

The new year is finally here and for a lot of us that means a fresh start; a new job, an expensive gym membership or the tempting thought of buying a new or used car. Service history Modern engines are staggeringly efficient compared with their predecessors, but proper maintenance is …

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On The Road, October

Road Casualties The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for a raft of measures to reverse the disappointing increase in numbers of people killed and injured on UK roads. A total of 194,477 people were killed or injured in reported road accidents in 2014, the first increase in overall …

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Do You Love Driving?

A new scientific experiment by the IAM reveals bad driving reduces attractiveness by 50% 4 in 5 women and nearly half of men are physically turned off by bad driving Pulse rates increase by as much as 20% when watching bad driving, showing significant levels of stress The first ever …

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