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Technology bigger threat than drink driving

Motorists are now more worried about the dangers of distraction posed by technology and social media than drink-driving, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorist’s (IAM) first major survey into […]

Support for speed cameras wavers

A national survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has shown that although most drivers support speed cameras there are big variations across the country – and Londoners and […]

Surge in careless driving convictions

Newly released figures show that more than 17,000 drivers have been convicted of careless driving in the space of just two years. New powers were granted to the police in […]

Driver error main cause of crashes

Analysis by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has found that human factors continue to significantly outweigh other reasons for crashes on British roads. The group has called again for […]

New appointment at Hella

HELLA UK Limited has announced the appointment of Bill Johnson to the position of sales director – IAM. Bill joins HELLA from Robert Bosch where he held a number of […]

Speeding still top road offence

Figures obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) have found that, over the last decade, speeding is still the biggest motoring-related offence where the defendant is found guilty in […]

IAM’s Lesley scoops lifetime award

The Institute of Advanced Motorists’ (IAM) recently appointed commercial director, Lesley Upham, has won a top automotive award at a well-respected motor industry ceremony at the weekend. The 19th Annual […]

IAM offers safety tips to motorcyclists

This week’s tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, are offering advice to motorcyclists about how to minimise the risk of an accident. Here are Peter’s top […]

UK road death figures revealed

UK road death figures revealed The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has obtained a breakdown of figures showing the numbers of people killed and seriously injured on roads in England […]

Driving ability effects attraction levels

Bad driving significantly reduces levels of attractiveness in potential partners, with women finding it particularly off-putting, found the first ever scientific study into driving skills and desirability conducted by the […]

Tips for avoiding intentionally staged accidents

IAM is looking at how motorists can avoid intentionally staged road accidents that force insurance companies to pay out high claims. Here are IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, […]

‘Break the drink drive habit’

Brake, the road safety charity, has reiterated its call for a zero-tolerance drink drive limit, in response to government figures showing Britain is still failing to adequately tackle its drink drive […]