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Focus on digital dashboards

By John Loughran

The Internet dashboard, or ‘infotainment system’ is the next in-vehicle device that could cause a major distraction to drivers, according to Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Watch out for waxing diesel

By John Loughran

With -20°C forecast in some parts of the UK and Ireland in the coming days, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning haulage operators, and the drivers of other diesel-engined vehicles that diesel can wax over in extremely low temperatures, which could damage the fuel filter and cause a breakdown.

Dangers of low sun and dirty windscreens

By John Loughran

Truck drivers have been warned that ow winter sun and dirty windscreens mean there is more risk of dangerous dazzle at this time of year than any other, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Now where’s that map?

By John Loughran

Business drivers, including HGV drivers  using satellite navigation should keep a map for backup, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

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