The Institute for Advanced Motorists (IAM) has appointed Alistair Cheyne OBE as successor to David Kenworthy as its new chairman; Alistair formerly held the position of Vice Chairman.

IAM aims to increase driver and rider skills alike, and so reduce the number of car accidents and motorcycle and cycling accidents on the UK's roads.

The IAM is a charity that provides advanced driving and riding programmes, and once the advanced tests are passed provides continued support to maintain those skills.

IAM also help many organisations by improving driving standards, so reducing road accident claims and improving fuel consumption.

Alistair commented: “There is no greater contribution to road safety than helping drivers and motorbike riders to maintain and develop their road skills. And no one has a better claim than the IAM to lead the campaign for safer driving and riding.

“We have an unmatched, UK-wide pool of advanced driving groups, a respected policy and research operation and a revitalised commercial arm, providing occupational driver training to industry.”