SUVs are more dangerous, says a third of drivers
A third of respondents to a new IAM RoadSmart survey believe SUVs are more dangerous to pedestrians than smaller vehicles. Of the 1,048 UK motorists questioned, 32% said SUVs posed […]
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Drivers take a dim view of headlight glare
New research from the RAC has revealed that the problem of headlight glare has got worse in the last 12 months. It found that 63% of drivers admit they are […]
Watch-list for fleet managers published by IAM RoadSmart
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has highlighted the key issues expected to impact fleet managers in the next 12 months. Policy and standards director Nicholas Lyes has turned the spotlight […]
Drug-driving reoffending levels surge 134%
Drug-driving reoffending levels have surged by more than 134% in the last four years, according to IAM RoadSmart. Its Freedom of Information request to the Ministry of Justice revealed that […]
Phone use while driving hits epidemic levels
New research has found that phone use while driving has reached epidemic levels among younger drivers. A survey of 2,000 motorists by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart found that 43% of […]
IAM RoadSmart celebrates support of volunteers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has celebrated its volunteers at its annual awards ceremony, held at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters. The charity is supported by more than 5,000 volunteers […]
Businesses ignore drink driving risks after Christmas party
Businesses who employ people who drive as part of their job are risking drink driving incidents by expecting employees to drive the day after their Christmas party. A new survey […]
Older drivers a road safety risk, says new survey
A new survey carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that nearly half of adults believe older drivers are a risk to road safety. This comes after […]
Headlight glare a ‘genuine issue’ for 96% of drivers
A new report commissioned by the Department for Transport has found that 96% of drivers believe headlight glare is a significant problem. The survey questioned 1,850 motorists with 97% saying they […]
Headlight glare a concern for 82% of drivers
More than 80% of drivers believe headlight glare will be a bigger problem now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are darker earlier. RAC research has found that […]
Research reveals business fleets neglect road safety
New research has revealed that 80% of business fleets do not have a road safety policy in place for their drivers. The survey, conducted by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, also […]
Young male drivers dominate road casualty numbers
Figures released by the Department for Transport reveal that there were 1,602 road fatalities in Britain’ last year, with young male drivers most at risk. The data also revealed that fatal […]