SeanP wrote:malc wrote:if you wish to be graded then you can undertake a special assesment that will then be marked.
I've just passed AD test with IAM (a week and a bit ago), and was informed that if I wanted to 'set myself a higher target', I could go for this 'special assessment' (thanks for reminding me of the term -- I'd forgotten it!).
Is that a new thing?
AFAICT, there's not 'pass or fail', and the outcome doesn't affect the IAM membership.
I've done the IAM SA in 2006 and cost me £60 - well worth it IMO.
You start with 100% (perfect driver) before you get in the vehicle then start losing points
I was informed that this 'test' is the highest that a civilian can get to having their own driving judged against that of a police traffic driver - I'll leave others to decide whether that is correct or not............
I was 'trained' for the SA by one of our local IAM examiners. This was recommended by our area Staff examiner (I know he is a member on here - Hello) who informed me that without doing so is very likely to lead to a low percentage score on the SA.
The SA is done by a Staff examiner out of the drivers normal 'comfort zone' so be prepared to travel a way to do it.
The SA requires a full commentary for the whole test - getting a dry mouth is normal
I got 84% (which is not too bad) as well as a written report. I also had an expansion of certain points from the staff examiner by e-mail after I had asked a few questions.
I have posted the full report on my SA as well as the extra points on this site somewhere - I think it was with another site members ROSPA driving diploma report.