Andy wrote: With regard to the BMF Blue Riband, I completed the assessments required to become a Blue Riband Examiner and BMF approved training provider but despite both Alan Wright (Blue Riband Chief Examiner) and Rachel (in the office) being excellent, I ultimately decided not to pay the £200 annual fee to become a BMF approved training provider as I couldn't see a return on it. Unfortunately, Blue Riband isn't known at all in these parts, BMF don't do any promotion (not that the others do either)
Horse wrote:it's difficult for professional trainers to provide such low-cost advanced training against the IAM Groups unless they have something different to offer
Zebedee wrote:Out of curiosity, I once considered having a go at the Special test, but it was totally unclear to me how I should prepare for the test. (The DIA's website showed no DIAmond instructors nearby.) I could neither discern what would be considered a fault in the test nor whether my Roadcraft positioning would be acceptable. In short, not only does DIAmond need more promotion, but it needs to be much clearer about how to reach the required standard. Just stating "no more than two minor faults" isn't clear.
fungus wrote:Zebedee wrote:Out of curiosity, I once considered having a go at the Special test, but it was totally unclear to me how I should prepare for the test. (The DIA's website showed no DIAmond instructors nearby.) I could neither discern what would be considered a fault in the test nor whether my Roadcraft positioning would be acceptable. In short, not only does DIAmond need more promotion, but it needs to be much clearer about how to reach the required standard. Just stating "no more than two minor faults" isn't clear.
I only know the differences for cars, not bikes, but I would imagine that the differences are similar.
The DIA use the DSA, (now DSVA) system. There will be differences between the DIA/DVSA, and Roadcraft. For example the DVSA advise against going out to the white line when approaching a left hand bend, whereas Roadcraft advise to do so if safe. Straighlining is also discouraged.
There are too many scenarios to list, but to give an example of a fault. The candidate slightly cuts a corner when turning right from a major road into a minor road. The sight line is good and open and there is no other road user around, so no one was affected. Fault, driver error (minor fault). The same scenario but this time there is an approaching motorist just far enough away not to be directly affected, but there could be the potential for danger. This would more than likely be marked as a serious error, and the test failed. Again, the same scenario, but this time the oncoming motorist is forced to brake or change position. Dangerous fault, test failed.
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