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by exportmanuk
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dissertation survey
Replies: 95
Views: 214952

Re: Dissertation survey

done it
by exportmanuk
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Off-siding
Replies: 52
Views: 115700

Re: Off-siding

The last time we discussed this with the ASDM for left hand bends he suggested if you were out there ( eg completed an overtake) and had the view already you could if it was safe stay there, but would be frowned upon if on the approach you moved out to "Gain a view" Also added if it was a ...
by exportmanuk
Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Off-siding
Replies: 52
Views: 115700

Re: Off-siding

I always ask What advantage would this give me and is that worth any extra risk. On a motorcycle I may make a different decision to when driving a car. You have just exited a 30 zone into a NSL.
by exportmanuk
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Members.
Replies: 54
Views: 240485

Re: New Members.

We offer "Mass Guidance" as the IAM calls it but it is 1-2-1 with an observer on the day. Each associate is allocated a NO as a mentor. The Mentors role is to check all the ride reports ( we submit them electronically as no one could read my writing ;) ) and talk to the associates assigned...
by exportmanuk
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Members.
Replies: 54
Views: 240485

Re: New Members.

Hi Mike Generally we do the same and every associate is given a list of Observer phone numbers in addition to the people who contact them and do the organising, just in case they have an issue on the day and cant attend. Some seem to get up and think no I cant be @r$ed. We also have seen a large num...
by exportmanuk
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Members.
Replies: 54
Views: 240485

Re: New Members.

Hi Post covid we are still getting the signups but an increased number of riders who fail to keep to the arraignments or drop out totally. Not great if the Observer has ridden to the meeting point waited around for half an hour then rings the associate who says sorry not going out today is cold and ...
by exportmanuk
Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?
Replies: 72
Views: 39141

Re: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?

Looking on the site the price appears to be the same for members and for non members?
by exportmanuk
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?
Replies: 72
Views: 39141

Re: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?

I stayed on and became an Observer that keeps my skills OK and explaining to associates various aspect of Roadcraft helps expand my understanding. That is partly why I have remained as an observer even if I have not been happy with IAM HQ for a long time I am still learning and hope to continue doin...
by exportmanuk
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Should Associates wear their usual clothing, not hi-viz, for training?
Replies: 4
Views: 2987

Re: Should Associates wear their usual clothing, not hi-viz, for training?

Incidentally, I feel observers shouldn’t recommend wearing a vest willy-nilly – now more of us have airbag jackets. Is there a possibility a vest (depending on its fit) could hamper an airbag from inflating? I don't wear a Yellow high viz vest but as a group we do have observer vests, black with re...
by exportmanuk
Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test
Replies: 70
Views: 32947

Re: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Motorcycle Test

What would you say if that happened on a car test? Her nerves went after she thought (correctly) she had blown it. When I took my basic car test a long time ago, I had a similar experience. Instructor had got a brand new car the day before (1977 Vauxhall Viva) I had driven it to the test centre tha...

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