His name was once synonymous with high-speed thrills and spills, but now Nigel Mansell, below, plans to set a more worthy example as president of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
The former Formula One world champion takes over from the Duke of Gloucester, who spent 32 years in the position. Mansell received a six-month ban for speeding in 1998, but says his reckless days are behind him. He and his two sons took their advanced driving tests last year.