56% favour smoking whilst driving ban

A survey of 3,000 by the IAM into smoking and driving laws reveals 56% in favour of a ban (more…)

Excuses for using a mobile whilst driving

Surrey Police has revealed the top unusual excuses given by motorists driving whilst using a mobile device (more…)

Police lorries catch out motorists texting whilst driving

Police in South Yorkshire are using an unmarked lorry to get a better view of motorists who may be texting whilst driving (more…)

Careless driving in a combine harvester

A Scottish man has been found guilty of careless driving whilst in charge of a combine harvester (more…)

Driving with a mobile on the up

Disturbing research show mobile phone use whilst driving may be on the increase (more…)

Professional drivers take more risks

Research has found that motorists who drive for a living take more risks than the general driving population (more…)

Pain over speed bumps

Whether you have a jolt of pain whilst driving over speed bumps could help Doctor’s rule out acute appendicitis (more…)

Report on older drivers

The IAM has published findings on older drivers’ attitudes to driving (more…)

IAM to launch winter driving campaign

The Institute of Advanced Motorists is to launch its winter driving campaign (more…)

Young driver’s safety

The Association of British Insurers recommends a more graduated scheme of learning for new drivers (more…)