Using Smartphones whilst driving worse than drink driving
Research by the TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) and the IAM reveales using smartphnoes whilst driving increased reaction times by 38% (more…)
Service station rip-off
Motorway service stations have come under fire from the IAM for marking up prices (more…)
Young male drivers overconfident
IAM research reveals that nearly two thirds of young male drivers think they are more skilled than the average driver (more…)
Calls to end British summer time
Pressure from RoSPA and the IAM for the end of BST increases amid new research (more…)
Buy winter tyres early to avoid the rush
With the last two winters being quite harsh drivers who are thinking of fitting winter tyres are being urged by the IAM to get them early (more…)
Insurance cost for young drivers matches university tuition fees
The IAM conducted a search for insuring a fictional 17-year-old driver and came back with a price just over £9,700 (more…)
Motorists still sceptical about speed cameras
An IAM survey has found that motorists generally agree with speed cameras but are still sceptical about their locations (more…)
Lack of driver skill top cause of accidents
The IAM has revealed that driver and rider error or reaction are the top causes of motoring accidents (more…)
Flash headlights
The IAM has conducted research into the reasons why drivers flash other motorists (more…)
IAM advice on winter tyres
The Institute of Advanced Motorists runs through the benefits and disadvantages of winter tyres (more…)