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The UK's leading road safety charity. We want to make our roads a better place by helping drivers & riders achieve confidence & safer, more economical journeys.

UK and Ireland
Joined July 2009
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We’re heading to #MotorcycleLive! 🏍️ We’ve got plenty of exciting things happening this year, including a visit from our CEO, Mark Armitage, and the chance to win some free Michelin tyres! 🤩 Come visit us at stand 4D03, where we’ll be running an exclusive show offer!
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back! 🎉 From 1–8 December, your donation will be doubled thanks to our pledgers and the Reed Education Trust. Help us raise £40,000 to fund 200 training opportunities for young drivers and riders in 2027! Learn more👉 iamroadsmart.net/Big_Give_26…
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A remarkable achievement! Pat Miller overcame challenging weather to earn a Distinction in his Master Rider Assessment🏍️ After suffering a stroke 2 years ago, he wasn’t sure he’d ride again. Congratulations Pat & mentor Greg Apostolidis! 👏
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IAM RoadSmart in the news📰 Police report a surge in cocaine-related offences, including dangerous driving. Drug-driving now exceeds drink-driving for the first time. Read more 👇 theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
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RoadSmart magazine goes digital📱 From autumn, some issues of RoadSmart are moving to a digital-only format. You’ll still get the same great content you know and love, but now you can explore every page with just a tap or swipe. Find in your inbox or on the Member Dashboard.
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Since passing his test in 1980, Nigel has experienced the highs and lows of driving, and picked up a few bad habits along the way🚗 So, what did he think of his Mature Driver Review? Read his story: iamroadsmart.com/member-stor…
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Kiss and fly… or pay to say goodbye? ✈️ With Gatwick’s drop-off fee set to reach £10 for 10 minutes in Oct 2026, are airport charges balancing safety, traffic flow and accessibility? Have your say! 👇 iamroadsmart.net/airport-dro…
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Cooler weather is welcome after a hot summer, but autumn brings new road hazards! 🍂 From wet leaves to darker evenings, check out our 5 top tips to stay safe on the road this autumn 👉 iamroadsmart.net/Autumn-Driv…
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A great day in Antrim for our Network & Knowledge session full of information sharing, discussion and interaction. Thanks to our Field Team and Trustee Angela Bell for joining us👏
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As we get older, changes in eyesight, mobility and reaction times can affect how we drive🚗 If you’re an older driver, or concerned about a loved one, our 5-minute self-assessment can help you better understand your driving capabilities: iamroadsmart.net/the-road-ah…
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A few extra MPH can feel harmless. But creeping over the limit, taking a bend too fast or driving too fast for the conditions can change everything. Check your speed before a small decision leads to much bigger consequences. Speed. Check it or regret it. #THINK!
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Serving in the UK Armed Forces? Your Standard Learning Credits (SLCs) could cover up to 80% of eligible IAM RoadSmart course fees, up to £175 per year.* Boost your driving or riding skills! 🚗🏍️ Find out more: iamroadsmart.net/SLCs-FB *Subject to eligibility and approval.
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Ready to swap handlebars for a steering wheel?🏍️🚗 Our Advanced Driver Course helps motorcycle members transfer their road awareness and hazard perception skills to driving, build safer habits and gain a recognised qualification. Find out more: iamroadsmart.net/PM-ADC
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A fantastic event for Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists at Wroughton 🚗 Three groups tackled braking, steering and bends with expert coaching, plus a museum tour. Great skills, great driving and plenty of smiles at the closing debrief! 👏
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Congratulations to Tom Kempster from Kent Advanced Motorcycle Group on achieving a Distinction in his Master Rider Assessment! 🏍️ Excellent skill and judgement, including some very tidy three-stage overtakes. Well done Tom and mentor Ian Walker! 🎉
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Our team visited RAF Shawbury to promote Advanced Driver and Rider training for military personnel, including funding via Standard Learning Credits: iamroadsmart.net/SLCs-FB 🚗🏍 They also met the RAF Bobsleigh Team and found that “look where you need to go” applies on ice too! 🏁
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Great day with Herts and Beds Advanced Motorists Observers in the Cotswolds. A day of mentoring, observing, changing and repeating! Fantastic to see so many developing their observing, riding and coaching skills using the tools we have👏🎉
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Talking to a loved one about their driving can feel uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be confrontational💬 Discover practical, supportive tips for starting the conversation with care and understanding. Explore our Mature Driver Review: iamroadsmart.net/the-road-ah…
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Celebrating 30 years of Chelmsford & South Essex Advanced Motorists! 🎉 A fantastic evening with 70+ members & volunteers, including lifetime member Dave Travers, 97, who brought his original 1964 certificate! 🎂 Here’s to the next milestone! 👏
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It all kicked off in Moggerhanger! 🏍️🚗 Our Network & Knowledge sessions got underway in Area 3, with 30 Chairs, Secretaries & Chief Observers sharing ideas, updates and best practice. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers, plus Beth Sutton & Tony Mulhall! 👏🎉
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