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 […]
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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 […]
Pothole-related repair bills still rising
New research by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that pothole-related repair bills are continuing to increase, with the average cost now up to £320. Its latest survey of 1,855 members found […]
DfT reports rise in road deaths
The Department for Transport has reported a modest rise in road deaths in Great Britain last year. Provisional statistics based on data supplied by police forces by November 2024 have […]
Aggressive driving habits cost drivers £500 a year
Drivers could save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyre costs while cutting CO2 emissions by 14% by changing their driving habits. Meanwhile, the savings for large fleets […]
IAM Roadsmart appoints Shona Johnstone as new chair
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has appointed Shona Johnstone to the position of chair. She joins the board in April from the Thames Estuary Growth Board […]
ADAS features ignored by drivers, says IAM RoadSmart
New research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that a third of drivers never use in-vehicle ADAS features that can prevent collisions. Of the drivers who have access […]
Industry calls for urgent response to pothole crisis
Industry bodies and road safety charities have united to call for urgent action to address the state of UK roads after a new survey revealed the depth of the pothole […]
Smart motorways safest roads in the country – National Highways
Smart motorways are the safest roads in the country in terms of deaths or serious injury, according the fourth stocktake report published by National Highways. The stocktake report is published […]