by adey » Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:05 pm
well back from test and I am glad to say I passed. I received 5 Excellent Marks (Eco-Drving,Vehicle Sympathy, Concentration, Courtesy & Legality) and 22 Good marks. There were no 3s, 4s or 5s. The examiner remarked "a good, safe & progressive drive. A good commentary with lots of relevant content". He also recommended me for observer training.
He advised me to watch my steering input and recommended generally more mirror checks. we also went under a bridge I mentioned the sign warning but didn't mention the height restriction. he asked what the restriction was but I said I didn't know due to it not affecting me directly. I also meant to say that IF I were following a tall vehicle i would have kept back much further to allow time for he vehicle to pass under, before attempting to pass myself.
I walked over to meet him but nerves were shown when going through the cockpit drill I went to turn on the ignition and realised I left the car keys in my coat pocketon the back seat.
From the accounts and remarks from my observer (who observes both IAM and Rospa associates), he believes that the examiners pass marks would approximately equate to a Rospa Silver award.
so here's to a new chapter in my driving experience
thanks to all who helped on here and also to Jim Copper my Senior Observer. Also a special Thank you to Tom Linton who was my observer.
adrian
59 plate Nissan Note
IAM Test Pass on 15th March 2011
IAM Member at Plymouth Advanced Motorists