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 […]
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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 […]
100 motorists a day caught drink driving
Research from IAM RoadSmart has revealed the extent of the UK’s drink driving problem, with 100 endorsements issued every day for the last three years. It found that 108,000 drink […]
Driving theory tests to get health check
Driving theory tests are being updated to include questions around the use of defibrillators to improve the chances of survival on the roadside. The changes are being introduced as fellow […]
Dangerous habits of business drivers revealed
New research by IAM RoadSmart has identified the most dangerous habits behind the wheel of business drivers. Based on a survey of more than 4,500 participants in its ‘Driving for […]
Electric scooter trials extended until 2028
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has accused the government of ‘kicking the can down the road’ after it extended electric scooter trials. There are currently 18 electric scooter trials taking […]
Drivers unaware of 1.5m cyclist space rule
IAM RoadSmart has reported a growing number of near-misses between cyclists and cars, with 58% of drivers unaware of the 1.5m cyclist space rule. Based on its Freedom of Information […]
