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    Posted: 21-July-2004 at 10:30

Having been encouraged by Nigel i went in for the IAM Advanced test. Anyway a couple of drives and it was time to do the test for which i passed confortable.

Do i agree with everything they say? Probable not

Do I think it was worthwhile doing? Yes

If you are into cars and enjoy driving i would do the test just to say that you have. Then when you talk about your driving stories you can actually say you are in the top 10% of drivers on the road and not be wrong.

 

 
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 10:34
well done!
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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 11:50

Yes........

Well done James, nice to have you on board.

See you on the IAM forum, nice to have another human on there to be honest, and have a look at the new site I've posted about in the better driving days forum.

Many congrats mate, great feeling aint it ?

lol
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Points: 1115 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 15:20

Well Done James, now you can say you are an IAM Good Driver.

No Holding back Nigel Now!!!!
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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 17:19
Good one James....I know it wasn't the reason you took it but it might help with your insurance.
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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 17:53

you next mr gerbil ??, sorry I mean kevin !!!

 
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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 18:10
Funny you should mention it but I have 3 days of intensive training booked for August.
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Why not just do the advanced jobby, must be cheaper, and you would be able to join James & I, in the smug gits forum !!!
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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 18:36
It's already paid for.....

I'll have a look at the IAM Site and see what's involved. I did have a driving assessment over 5 years ago which knocked 10% off my insurance premium. It did highlight a couple of areas which I improved but I could well have regressed again.
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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 20:35

Its £85 all in, training, theory course, test , first years IAM membership, and the pass your test book.

Pm me, I'll sign you up !!!

Or, I'll be at Gaydon, can sign you up there.
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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-July-2004 at 21:22
Thanks Nigel....It looks like there is a local group who I will sign up with when I can predictably devote the time.
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Points: 34 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 07:42

Originally posted by kevin kevin wrote:

It did highlight a couple of areas which I improved but I could well have regressed again.

Just the fact you say this means that you are thinking critically about your driving, which is the main thing.  Those who think they are good drivers with no justification or acceptance of room for improvement are the big problem IMHO!

Simon (regressing since 1983 when I joined the IAM...)
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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 12:42

Once youve gotten to the standard, the easiest way of staying there is to become an observer.

Not only do you help the system that helped you, but it really does help keep you on your toes.

And....it only takes a couple of hours a week, nothing more.
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Points: 1115 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 18:10

 Excuse Me!!! Mr Nigel---  There are a few others on this site, who give assessment drives, NOT always at a NSL pace, more a Warp Velocity. Our observation gets down to the 2nd blade of grass, on the left just passed the end of the road grill.The Polizei have their fan club, but No camera,s.

I will be assisting Mr Kevin , in positive thoughts like "Later Later" 



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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 20:12
Originally posted by B 7 VP B 7 VP wrote:

 Excuse Me!!! Mr Nigel---  There are a few others on this site, who give assessment drives, NOT always at a NSL pace, more a Warp Velocity. Our observation gets down to the 2nd blade of grass, on the left just passed the end of the road grill.The Polizei have their fan club, but No camera,s.

I will be assisting Mr Kevin , in positive thoughts like "Later Later" 

????????

Translation please !
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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 21:32
What John is referring to is the upcoming BMW Driver Training at the fabled Nurburgring.

I will be a complete novice and John will be one of the Masters.

The objective and tution is of a slightly different nature to the IAM but still enhances your ability at the wheel.

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Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-July-2004 at 22:09
Cheers Kev, he lost me there !
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Points: 1115 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-July-2004 at 07:12

Not long to go now Kevin, there is always something new to learn or improve

Must get into the Pistenklause, earlier !!  

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Points: 927 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-July-2004 at 17:17

There was an IAM assessment running by the Baloon festival (?) at Cofton park today. They were using MGR`s Q gate as a base. decieded to have an observed run & see how good/bad they thought i was.

Went very well, was told that if it was a Pre-test there were only a couple of points that i needed to watch.

Sum up was:- Well done, a good, safe, comfortable & well disciplined drive, Very Smooth

Only problem now is that when i got home nobody belives they are talking about me, i must have picked up the wrong assessment !       

          

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Points: 3189 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-July-2004 at 18:05
Well done Peter, so will you be joining "the smug one's" as Nigel so quaintly put's it?

John - Yep, not long to go. Looking forward to the full experience. It will nice to be driving the M3 with the steering wheel on the correct side for the roads.
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