Sharing the road can be challenging, but with mutual respect and understanding, drivers and cyclists can coexist safely. Here are some essential tips and legal guidelines to help make our roads safer for everyone.
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Respect Minimum Passing Distance: The Highway Code advises drivers to give cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space (about the width of a compact car) wh
The Highway Code was updated in 2022 recommending that drivers give cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space (about the width of a compact car) when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph 58 percent of motorists don’t know the correct distance to leave when overtaking a cyclist Video footage submissions to the police have doubled since 2021 Cycling UK is the UK’s cycling charity. Ride with us
A fifth reported needing vehicle repairs at least once in the last 12 months a year due to pothole damage, often discovered during routine servicing or MOT checksThree quarters admitted to braking sharply to avoid potholes in the last yearAlmost all motorists have swerved at the last minute to avoid a pothole
Motorists are forking out thousands of pounds to repair pothole-rela
A new survey suggests that talking to passengers and daydreaming cause distracted driving related mistakes than using a phone. The RAC, which commissioned the survey, warned that these distractions can have "catastrophic consequences."
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “In vehicle distractions play a huge part in taking minds away from the driving task ahead. We
IAM RoadSmart's response to the Department for Transport's provisional 2024 road casualty estimates for Great Britain.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “These figures demonstrate a troubling lack of progress in bringing down fatal and serious injuries on our road network. Moreover, 2024 saw a significant increase in the number of motorcyclists that were killed,
Running a car can be costly, but there are many ways to save money without sacrificing safety or convenience. Whether you're new to driving or experienced, cutting costs can benefit your budget. This article offers practical tips to reduce car expenses, from fuel-saving techniques to maintenance hacks, helping you drive economically and keep your wallet happy.
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Summer-long experience delivers guided road trip alongside road safety education
Collecting points en route, participants will see some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery
A new initiative combining treasure-hunt style car road trips around the picturesque Scottish Highlands and an educational approach to road safety with the chance to win a £50 voucher per challenge launches on Monday 19t
New research by IAM RoadSmart reveals that one third of bikers have experienced the shocking behaviour in the past 12 months, including being doused in windscreen wash Eight in ten report that drivers fail to look out for bikers when pulling out of junctions Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable of all road users and are 52 times more likely to be killed in a road traffic accident than car
Research shows that companies whose workers participate in driving efficiency training see up to 14% improvement on fuel consumption, with the potential to save thousands at the pump and on tyre wear There are also huge environmental savings to be had: if a fleet of 100 adopted ‘eco driving’, 69 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be cut; the equivalent produced driving a car around the world 14 times
If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyres For large fleets of drivers, the savings could run into the hundreds of thousands Drivers could also cut their CO2 emissions by up to 14%, the equivalent produced driving a lap of Britain's coast If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 year on fuel and tyres
Response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Speed Management Review
IAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Scotland Stewart Mackie said: “As a road safety charity, we support measures that will reduce casualties on the network. However, we believe a blanket national speed limit reduction will be counterproductive and may even increase risky overtaking manoeuvres, which the dat
New Chair emphasises dedication to road safety and sustainable transport. Outgoing chair Stuart Donald QPM will take up role of Vice President
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce the appointment of Shona Johnstone to the position of Chair.
Shona, a highly experienced transport policy professional with a background in sustainable transp
The clocks will move forward on Sunday, March 30, ushering in longer days and shorter nights for the next six months. With dark winter mornings behind us, it's the perfect time to prepare your motorbike for the improved weather.
Here are some tips from IAM RoadSmart to help you prepare for the brighter days ahead:
Bike maintenance: Do your POWDERY checks. Is your
Only a quarter are regularly using driver assistance aids which may reduce collisions and improve driving comfort
Younger drivers and those travelling more than 10,000 miles a year are more likely to embrace vehicle technology
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research* showing
Responding to the publication of the AIA Alarm Report (Asphalt Industry Alliance) showing a one-off repair cost of £16.8bn to bring local roads up to an adequate standard, IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said:
“The AIA’s report lays bare the inadequate repairs happening on our local roads, where despite spending billions on filling potholes, the backlog costs are incre
This follows the release of a National Highways report which examines the most recent safety data and evidence concerning smart motorways.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “After the many billions of pounds that have been spent on smart motorways, the metrics do not show a safer network compared to what it replaced. It also reveals that on those stretches o
A petition calling on the Government to reconsider allowing motorcyclists default access to ride in bus lanes has gathered thousands of signatures. IAM RoadSmart supports this move. Do you? If so, click here to sign the petition
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “We were disappointed by the government’s response to its last consultation and remain of the view
National Highways has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at educating drivers on how to safely navigate around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). These large vehicles, including trucks and HGVs, are significantly longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles, requiring extra caution. Drivers often misjudge the size and position of HGVs, their blind spots, and the stopping distanc
Recertification is a sign of the delivery of high-quality training to reduce serious injuries on our roads.
One of the UK’s leading providers of driver, rider and fleet training has successfully been recertified with the ISO 9001* international standard for quality management systems in recognition for its continuing high standards.
IAM RoadSmart delivered more than 2,000
* New data analysed by IAM RoadSmart shows that within the past four years there has been a 2100% rise in the number of children aged 13-16 penalised
* Uninsured driving and riding among legal age young motorists continues to increase, with the cost of insurance likely to blame despite falling premiums
Nearly 800 children have been caught driving or riding without insurance in the past
