Tag Archives: IAM

Beware of "cash for crash" scam, warns IAM

August 18, 2012   Ian


The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued a timely warning about the appalling cash for crash scam, whereby criminals cause accidents in order to make false insurance claims.

We covered the case recently of the crook jailed for 250 deliberate accidents, but there are still plenty of others out there.

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MP’s report on road safety: more training and more action needed

July 20, 2012   simon

The Transport Select Committee of MPs has criticised the government after the first increase in road deaths for nearly a decade. 1,901 people were killed on Britain’s roads last year, which is 51 more than the year before and is the first increase since 2003. Road accidents are the main reason for deaths among the 16-to-24-year-old age group.
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cycling safely Tips from the experts

May 15, 2012   Ian

The latest in the IAM’s Drive & Survive series sees the experts swapping their steering wheels for handlebars, advising on staying safe while cycling on the roads. Here’s what resident expert Simon Elstow has to say on riding a bike:Inflate your tyres to the right pressure, adjust the saddle to the right height for you, and make sure the gears and brakes work properly. You’ve got the right saddle height when you’re sitting on the saddle and touching the ground with the balls of both feet
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