jjj wrote:eyop all, not posted for a while
after doing some advanced lessons last year my next step was to join iam which i did yesterday. i purchased the skill for life thing at £65. they are sending me a info pack. what happens then? i know it will say in the info pack but im a bit curious
thanks
jamie
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THAT I GET ASKED
£85 or £75 if under 26 years. Some groups do £65 for under 26s (at the groups expense).
This includes your entire training, which is in the comfort of your own vehicle with one of the volunteer advisers sitting beside you at mutually agreed dates and times. It also includes the test fee, one-year associate membership, up to date copy of the Highway Code, “Pass Your Advanced Driving Test” book and all the advice you could wish for.
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RESTRICTIONS?
You must provide a suitable vehicle for training and test. Vehicles adapted for the disabled are permitted.
You must not have excessive points on your license.
You must have passed your “L” test at least 3 months ago.
HOW IT WORKS
Complete an application form and send it with your payment to the National or Local group.
They will allot you one of their unpaid volunteer advisers who will contact you to arrange your first meeting.
At the first meeting the adviser will check your driving license (both parts if photo card), MOT certificate and insurance. You will then take a short drive so that the adviser can assess how future training is to proceed.
A debrief will be given by the adviser who will also answer any questions you may have and your next meeting will be arranged.
The adviser will inform you when you are ready for the test, which is carried out by a serving or ex Police traffic officer who will be the holder of the Police Advanced driving certificate.
HOW LONG DOES TRAINING LAST?
The “average” driver is usually ready to take the test within 6 months, having had about 6 runs out with their adviser. However, some may take a year whereas others may take only a few weeks, it all depends on the attitude, experience, time and effort each individual driver has or wishes to employ.
HOW LONG IS THE TEST?
The test lasts for about one and a half hours. It will include all available types of roads and conditions. The test also includes manoeuvres such as reversing around a corner, reversing into a parking bay, parallel parking and turning around in the road to face the opposite direction.
WHATS THE EXAMINER LIKE?
Definitely not like the DSA examiner you had for your first test. The examiners will do their very best to put you at ease because they want you to show them what you have achieved during your training. THEY ARE HUMAN.
Some IAM groups do the Observer/Advisor to Associate allocations differently.