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Today we have thrown open the doors of our Digital Drive Café ... aiming to improve driver and road safety one brew at a time with a slice of advice on the side. For more info visit tvgam.org.uk/digital-drive-…

Rural roads change quickly. Is pushing your speed worth it? Read the facts on speeding and rural roads: think.gov.uk/campaign/is-pu…

The Government has confirmed it's not considering Graduated Driving Licensing. CEO of RoadPeace Howard Jones said: “We're deeply disappointed by the refusal to consider GDL. The evidence is clear: GDL has saved lives in other countries and it will do the same here."

🚨 Celebrating Howard's 40+ years in road safety! 🚔🏍️ From Humberside Police to 500+ IAM RoadSmart assessments since 1994, his commitment is truly inspiring. 🙌 Discover more about our amazing volunteers: iamroadsmart.net/Volunteering_X

Young driver debate in Parliament. It was great to be able to listen, whilst in the room, to the recent debate on young driver risk. It was also positive so many MPs were in attendance and spoke. I am told there were also MPs who wanted to speak but were unable to due to running out of time. There was so much support for #GDL except from @LilianGreenwood and @gregsmith_uk - surprisingly in agreement! As some other MPs were a bit too vague it was tricky to know! I have since learned that the room layout mirrors the House of Commons chamber seating, in that MPs sit in their tribe. At the back of the room were members of #ForgetMeNotFamiliesUniting and because we filled all the seats others were in a second room next door! The left hand side of the picture was space for @Conservatives MPs - with one seat occupied … #StopRoadDeath @transportgovuk @Heidi_Labour @Brakecharity @RoadPeace @SharronHuddles2 @Beccysays @owe65332 @JBuckleyLabour

Do you live in Herefordshire, Shropshire or West Mercia? You can join our #Seighford #SafeAt17 course this Easter (21st-25th April) and become a safer driver when you reach 17: zurl.co/trq2O

Changed our profile pic because we fancied a change of scenery ... Windsor is probably the most famous place in the Thames Valley. We aren't claiming any royal connection ... but if the Palace calls for an Advanced Driving Course, well ... 😀 @RoyalFamily

Congratulations Grace on passing your Advanced Driving Course with a F1rst! Presented by Matthew Barber Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioner @TV_PCC @IAMRoadSmart

This Valentine’s Day, remember A.C.T - Air pressure, Condition, and Tread depth. Checking your tyres is a simple way to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. #LoveYourTyres #CheckTyres #ValentinesDay

When did you last have your eyesight checked? You may not have noticed a gradual change in your vision. Ideally you should have an eye test every two years, or more often if your optician suggests it.

IAM RoadSmart Membership fees frozen for 2025-26 and only small increases in product prices ... great news! @IAMRoadSmart

Our 2024 Road Safety Report is now available 📄 Discover more about concerns among drivers, personal behaviours and habits on the road, attitudes to safety when driving, and support for new regulations governing driver behaviour. Read more: bit.ly/40io19H

📢 Our Skills Days are now LIVE! Our Skills Days offer you the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop your driving or riding techniques! 🏍️🚗 Whether you're already a member or are new to IAM RoadSmart - everyone is welcome! Book yours today! - iamroadsmart.net/SD25_X

A clear mind means a safe ride. 🏍️🚗 Take care this festive season and make it a celebration to remember, and not one to regret. 💊

Still stuck for a Christmas gift? Safe driving for Christmas and beyond ... a gift for life @IAMRoadSmart

Good to see this from @racfoundation as rural roads, with the clear but wide ranging definition, get neglected in the discourse on how to #StopRoadDeath. Remember each year around 60% of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s road happen on rural roads - especially single carriageways. Here’s a rural road near me with the speed limit at 60 and 30 - either side of the (blurry) sign! It is blurry because of the photo quality and because the sign itself has not been maintained and so difficult to read. #StopRoadDeath #VisionZero

🚨 Today’s the last chance to save 10% on our Advanced courses! 🚨 You can even use the 10% off on gift vouchers for the perfect practical Christmas gift! 🎁 Grab yours now - iamroadsmart.net/BF24_X #BlackFriday #BF24

Whilst 1.6mm tread is the legal minimum, the recommendation is to change at 3mm to ensure superior water dissipation ... and there's plenty of water around at the moment ☔️☔️☔️