Make advanced driving new year's resolution, says IAM

Date: 30/12/2010

Improving driving skills could be a new year's resolution that has long-lasting benefits, according to one motoring body.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has claimed that people should make the way they travel - whatever method of transport they use - more safe and efficient for 2011.

Research from the group has revealed that one-third of men and nearly half of women in the UK believe they would benefit from a confidence boost if they took an advanced driving course.

In addition, the IAM explains that hitting the roads to practice driving is also worthwhile, with figures showing that men are more likely to get behind the wheel for a long journey, while women feel less confident.

Peter Rodger, IAM Chief Examiner, said: "Continuous personal development is often top of the mind at this time of year, but our skill as a driver, rider or cyclist can get taken for granted. Whichever way you travel, make doing it more safely and efficiently your goal for the new year."

A further new year's resolution may be to invest in winter tyres, with DIAmond Advanced Motorists recently claiming they can improve the handling and braking capabilities of a vehicle when temperatures fall below seven degrees C.

Posted by Sarah Bailey