News and Tips
The IAM...
- produces driving tips on a wide range of driving and road safety subjects
- issues regular news releases related to its work in the field of road safety
- aims to influence road safety policy through its Policy & Research department
- has produced a series of Factsheets covering many aspects of driving
Check out the IAM website for all the latest news and tips at www.iam.org.uk
The latest group Newsletter contained lots of information on winter driving and now the IAM has launched a new website, drivingadvice.org.uk, to help motorists prepare their cars and drive them safely this winter. The site also contains traffic updates and weather forecasts.
Tips include coping with rain, snow, ice, fog and wind - everything you can expect in a typical British winter.
Winter's more treacherous driving conditions cause an increase in accident rates:
- The rate of accidents amongst car users is 9.4 per cent higher in winter months (November-February) than the normal monthly average
- Slippery roads contributed to 20,003 road casualties in 2010, and related to 118 fatalities
- Vision impaired by rain, sleet, snow, or fog contributed to 2,328 accidents in 2010, resulting in 3,318 casualties and 20 fatalities.
IAM spokesperson Caroline Holmes said: "The number of serious crashes on Britain's roads is reducing and we want to see that trend continue. When the weather's bad motorists should always question whether they need to go out at all. Our website will help drivers make the right decision, prepare for winter and enjoy their driving, but do it safely."
Take a look at the site - there is some really good advice on it along with a series of tips to help you stay safe and save fuel. There is also a free winter driving guide available to download and keep.