British drivers critical of road maintenance
According to a survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), 67% of British drivers think the government’s road maintenance is either bad or very bad. Chancellor George Osborne announced la...
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IAM finds out what distracts Britain’s motorists
According to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), children and tuning the radio are the greatest distractions for Britain’s drivers. The survey, which questioned a sample of 1,500 drivers, fo...
UK motorists admit driving on autopilot
One in ten motorists admit driving on ‘autopilot’ claiming that they are often unable to remember how they arrived at their destination. A poll of almost 1,500 drivers carried out on behalf of the...
Liverpool man hits penalty points record
Officially it only takes 12 points on a driving licence before you are taken off the road: but one man has managed to accrue 45 licence penalty points. According to figures from the DVLA on the re...
Measures announced to tackle phoney whiplash claims
New measures intended to bring down the cost of motoring have been announced by the Government. Price comparison signs displaying the cost of refuelling at separate motorway services stations will ...
IAM: Time to get serious about young drivers
After last week calling on the Labour Party to back its commitment to road safety (see article), the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has this week called on the Conservative Party to make its...
IAM calls for clear road safety targets
The Labour Party has earned plaudits for its commitment to road safety: but now it has been challenged by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to outline clear targets as part of its eventual ...
Tougher punishment for mobile phone drivers needed
The Institute of Advanced Motorists demanding tougher, more consistent punishments for drivers convicted of causing death after being distracted by their mobile phone. The group found that from 11...
Warning about flash for cash scams
Motorists need to be ultra-vigilant and careful not to fall into the trap of ‘flash for cash’ scammers. That is the message from Peter Rodger, from the road safety charity IAM, who is warning tha...
IAM issues driving tips for young motorists
At times, it can seem like there is nothing but negativity surrounding young drivers in the UK. From high accident statistics to incredible car insurance rates, young motorists have a poor reputati...
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