rtbiscuit Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I don't actually think people over 35 should be tested yearly, I was only saying that in jest to wind up a spurs supporter. i think your right though, all spurs supporters should be tested weekly, apparently they all drive like numpties Quote
slimjim Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 Just passed my pre-test! WOO HOO!!! gotta book for the real thing now... Quote
Arkwright Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I was a police advanced driver for over 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. The whole method of driving is different from mot pass standard. I briefly joined the IAM but found no benefit from it personally. However I would strongly advise anyone interested in improving their driving technique to join their local group. You will have loads of fun learning and find it a really enjoyable experience plus making new friends. As mentioned by rothers2901 above "Roadcraft" is a superb book to learn from but you must remember that 'The system of car control' is continually updated as techniques and circumstances evolve and by being a member of your local IAM you should be similarly updated by the parent organisation. Quote
slimjim Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 I was a police advanced driver for over 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. YOU are the guy I am scared off... as it is a Police Advanced Driver who will be my examiner for my test! Quote
ChrisS Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I've been toying with doing the IAm for 30 years. and.............never have ! Congrats Jim Quote
Arkwright Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Well slimjim don't be scared. As far as I remember the IAM test is a very scaled down version of the police one. Be confident, don't be agressive. Forward observation and rear view mirror are where extra points can be won on the test. I don't know what commentary is like these days. If you have to do a lot then practice like mad but not on your own. Take someone in the car with you to listen and extract the wee-wee. You will know when you've got it as you can't shut up and then it never goes away - ever! Good luck with your test. Quote
slimjim Posted January 11, 2011 Author Posted January 11, 2011 Well slimjim don't be scared. As far as I remember the IAM test is a very scaled down version of the police one. Be confident, don't be agressive. Forward observation and rear view mirror are where extra points can be won on the test. I don't know what commentary is like these days. If you have to do a lot then practice like mad but not on your own. Take someone in the car with you to listen and extract the wee-wee. You will know when you've got it as you can't shut up and then it never goes away - ever! Good luck with your test. HE HE ... cheers. I had a great drive the other day, so I am pretty confident I will be OK. The commentary isn't part of the test, but apparently some examiners ask you to do it for a couple of mins.... I can't shut up ever ANYWAY... im a bloomin' blabber mouth Quote
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