TripleS wrote:When you have a new batch of Associates do you not have classroom sessions, whereby the new Associates receive an introduction to the IAM, and go through the basics of Roadcraft, and receive an explanation of what the Skills for Life business means in terms of practical driving?
That is what we trialled for a few months about 4 years ago - did not work for our group.
As associates did not join at the same time it meant many had to wait until there were enough to warrant doing a class.
The basics etc are all gone through on the first meet with their designated observer who stays with them for the duration unless either party requests a change for whatever reason.
Our emphasis is strongly on the driving and the system. I'll bet most that pass do not know much about the IAM and it's aims etc - they will have the web address for that.
The groups remit seems to be - let's concentrate on roadcraft and the actual driving - everything else can go into the ether until up to standard and the test is passed.
I am happy with this and have been fo 10+ years.