Tag Archives: Institute of Advanced Motorists

Drink drive fatalities increase by almost one-fifth

August 22, 2012   Ian


The number of fatal accidents involving drink drivers last year rose by 18 per cent, from 220 in 2010 to 260 in 2011 according to figures published by the Department for Transport.

In the same period, the number of people killed in drink drive accidents increased by 12 per cent, from 250 to 280 (one accident can involve more than one fatality). This means that 15 per cent of all fatalities in road accidents involved drink driving.

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Surge in caravanners this summer? Safety Tips

July 20, 2012   simon

Oh joy – there could be 20% more caravanners on the road this summer, as we all look for cheaper holidays. This coming weekend is the busiest for people going on holiday, and research by Nissan suggests one in five “towers” will be doing it for the first time. Slightly worryingly, four out of ten of those surveyed and who tow caravans, trailers or boats, admit that they have never had training on how to do so safely.One of the biggest areas of concern is drivers’ lack of knowledge on the towing capabilities of their vehicle, resulting in drivers buying and renting caravans their car doesn’t have the sufficient power and torque to tow.
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Dangerous drivers "getting off lightly"

July 12, 2012   simon

Research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists has shown that drivers who commit serious offences are getting off more lightly then they did 10 years ago. Fifty-three per cent of those convicted of causing death or bodily harm through driving offences were sentenced to immediate custody (260 people) in 2011. This has dropped from the 83 per cent sentenced to immediate custody in 2001.
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Tips from the experts: cornering properly

May 26, 2012   Ian

The latest installment from the Institute of Advanced Motorists’ Drive & Survive series, on vital driving tips has arrived. This week it’s called Driving Around Bends, and it’s focused specifically on an advanced driving technique called IPSGA. Here it is:
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Don’t panic, drive more economically!

April 04, 2012   Sean

In a fit of opportunistic helpfulness, the Institute of Advanced Motorists is *URGING* drivers to adopt fuel saving tips rather then stocking up on petrol over the next few days/weeks. (Whenever the tanker driver strike is announced, basically.)Here’s how we can all use less fuel:
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