Advanced Driving Courses
The independent road safety company, The Institute of Advanced Motorists or IAM Motoring Trust, is an arm of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
The Trust was formed on the first day of 2007 when the IAM took over responsibility for the AA Motoring Trust work. The organisation’s objectives concentrate on the promotion of practical policies to improve road safety, road safety research, safer roads, drivers and vehicles advocacy, and the promotion of responsible motoring.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists is the United Kingdom’s premier road safety charity. They dedicate themselves to raising driving standards through their Advanced Driving Test, influencing road safety policy and engaging with motorists.
Their website has a members only section as well as news and driving tips. You can also use it to find a driving instructor or other related site links.
One of their driving tips articles is on how long motorists should wait between the ‘bottle’ and the ‘throttle.’ It reminds us that alcohol stays in our blood for over 12 hours and we must not necessarily think that it is safe to drive the morning after. Sleep and coffee will not be enough to reduce your levels within less than 12 hours.
The IAM also offer tips on how drivers can better cope with severe weather conditions. This is very helpful for UK motorists who often have to face snow, ice and blizzards. They say that it takes us ten times longer to stop when the roads are slippery and that we should stay at a constant very low speed when driving.
