IAM training courses

[Rasher]

Sorry, not meaning to have a go, I think the IAM stuff is well worth doing and I certainly did not have the system "overly applied" to my training.

I know others who have been to IAM groups where the system is applied to the n'Th degree at all times, and one friend who's IAM group are very insistent on not "showing a brake light" - even telling him as he uses the redline going up the gears why does he not think it is OK to do the same when slowing down!!

I was unaware of any rideouts available to me during the 4 months running up to my test, but have not been to the club since passing my test, I honestly thought rideouts were only for those who had passed the test (so as not to hinder the others)

I never did ask, but at the same time nobody asked me either, the meetings are only monthly and I joined just after one, and then only attended two before my holiday / winter came along maybe if I had started earlier in the summer I would have got wind of some opportunities.

My main point was find out about the club before signing up and see if they are right for you, if you want rideouts do they do them, how quickly (and how often) can they get you out with an observer and how often do they meet / ride out etc.

 

[bosleyman2]

IAM - Well worth it!

Taking my test and joining South Lancashire Advanced Motorcyclists (SLAM) was probably one of the best things I've ever done. I thought I knew it all when in fact I new very little! I've improved my riding and car driving skills, made some great friends, as well as having some memorable holidays and good days out riding with like minded people. Do yourself a favour and just do it. You won't regret it!

 

[Allan F]

Matyn well said. Rob, we use the planned system of riding to give every advantage to ourselves & also give information to other road users. People give up their free time for the benefit of others. Critisism of others does not bide well. Have a good think, before hitting the keyboard ??