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  • Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

    Britain is braced for Storm Isha.

    After a week or so of freezing temperatures, it’s time to batten down the hatches, as a band of heavy rain and strong winds is set to hit most parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday

  • Banish the pothole blues

    Banish the pothole blues

    With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days

  • Driving with hearing loss

    Driving with hearing loss

    David Sherratt shares an insight into his driving experience after losing his hearing.

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    IAM RoadSmart welcomes publication of headlight glare report

    Responding to an IAM RoadSmart backed report into headlight glare, Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: "Drivers are increasingly telling us they are concerned by modern headlights and some are now even limiting the amount of time they spend driving during darkness to avoid glare. Being dazzled by a headlight has a worrying impact on road safety and we need policymakers to take thi

  • Driving home for Christmas

    Driving home for Christmas

    If you’re planning to travel during Christmas, it’s important to be aware of any traffic that could impact your journey. According to the AA, drivers are expected to make an estimated 16.1 million separate trips by car to see friends and family between Monday, December 19th, and Christmas Eve.

  • M25 ALR Smart Motorway

    IAM RoadSmart responds to National Highways 3-year Smart Motorway report

    Responding to the publication of National Highways' third annual progress report, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “It stands to reason that if you permanently remove a hard shoulder from the motorway, it will make breaking down on one more risky if you do not reach a refuge area. There remain many miles of all lane running motorways on the network and perhaps it’

  • Be a friend not a foe this Christmas

    Be a friend not a foe this Christmas

    More than a quarter (27%) of drivers think there are circumstances when it’s okay to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and only 69% of people would stop a colleague from getting behind the wheel if they were under the influence.

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