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Smile, breathe and go slowly: tips from IAM RoadSmart

Emergency vehicles are everywhere, going at unexpected speeds responding to the needs of the public. They do not expect you…

Vulnerable road users: Tips from IAM RoadSmart

We are all made up of different shapes and sizes, from old to young and within our unique make-up we…

Driving with technology: tips from IAM RoadSmart

Mobile communications and GPS systems used as sat-navs are becoming very common in cars. Whether you are connecting your Bluetooth…

Driving with the little ones: tips from IAM RoadSmart

The school run isn’t always the calmest of experiences but having your kids properly secured in the back will take…

Driving with dyspraxia: tips from IAM RoadSmart

Drivers with conditions such as dyspraxia, which affects hand-eye coordination, short term memory and spatial awareness often travel not noticing…

Driving a new car: tips from IAM RoadSmart

Buying a brand new car is something that many dream of.  Although “running in” a car is not so critical…

Preventing wandering eyes: tips from IAM RoadSmart

During the daily commute we are often in such a hurry we could leave our brains on the kitchen counter…

The aftermath: tips from IAM RoadSmart

After being involved in a road traffic incident it is easy to lose confidence and the thought of getting back…

Reducing your insurance costs: tips from IAM RoadSmart

Securing the right motor insurance is an unavoidable headache, but once you have it can be off-putting hearing about the…

Spring is in the air: tips from IAM RoadSmart

The clocks have gone forward and days are longer than nights for the next six months; it’s time to get…