Passed my IAM Advanced Test today!

FriendlyEllis · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Karma :

With a F1RST!!!!!

Quite pleased with myself but will miss the learning aspect a bit.
Kind of like how I missed the excitement of lessons once I'd passed my DAS.

So...... Maybe I'll think about persuing the training aspect to become an observer.... Maybe not.

Either way... Proud to be an official rider Geek!!
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Cool Story Bro etc.

Did you get a Sam Brown belt when you passed? Wink

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JP7 · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Karma :

Well done mate, especially for the F1rst also.

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Well done. ROSPA next matey.
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covent.gardens · World Clap Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2012 Karma :

Congratulations on your purchase of 1x IAM subscription and a certificate Wink

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Nice one!

Now having mastered Roadcraft, you get to the next level: ignoring it. Whistle

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Old Git Racing · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Karma :

Does this mean you can progress to learning how to ride a motorcycle in excess of 60 mph?
Bet you're looking forward to riding over your first manhole cover.
Congrats anyway, you did it and passed and are probably a safer rider for doing it.

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Jim Mc · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Karma :

Lets cut the billy bollocks and get to the crux of the matter, how much do you save on your insurance?

-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

Did you feel it actually taught you a lot, or is it more just a good experience and fine-tuning your riding/OMG certificate! at the end Razz

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I've thought about giving it a go, but considering the cost - i'd hope to be coming out as some sort of super-rider at the end Thinking

I was pleasantly suprised by BikeSafe - not so much by what I learned, but the attitude and conversations with the police bikers were a lot more interesting and less patronising than I expected Laughing

They then proceeded to plug IAM as being 'the next step' to superior riding and safety etc. My current impression of IAM in general is a high-viz clad gang turning their nose up at 'novice' bikers to be honest Whistle

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Llama-Farmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Karma :

£139 seems pretty reasonable actually.

And from what I've heard, the contribution towards fuel costs depends on the observer or the club. Sometimes they don't ask for anything, or just to buy them coffee and breakfast or something.

Something I'd consider at some point, although not right now.

I'm yet to do Bikesafe, which I plan on doing next year, and I still feel like I am improving quite a bit without any instruction, just on the road experience. So maybe one day.

If Brussels still allows us to ride motorbikes when I'm in my 40s.
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Amber Phoenix · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Feb 2013 Karma :

This has been on my todo list for a while now. Having only passed 2 years ago and 90% of my riding being in town, I figured I've still got a fair amount to learn. At £140, it seemed reasonable enough.

Ultimately, we all know deep down, if you hoon it everywhere, you're gonna come a cropper sooner or later. Learning to ride safe is always going to have a pipe'n'slippers reputation, but I'd like to be still around and walking when I'm an old foggie with my pipe'n'slippers. As mentioned, £140 is pretty good value, if it gives you a little insurance discount, just prevents a single incident and gives you an excuse to ride out a lot of some folks far more experienced than yourself.
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Andy S · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Jan 2014 Karma :

Congrats mate, and the f1rst is a very good achievement!

cheeseman · Trackday Trickster Joined: 11 Jun 2014 Karma :

Congratulations! Getting extra training is something that's definitely worthwhile after passing.
I did IAM training some years ago but never actually sat the test unfortunately. I think I needed to push to be forwarded for the test and was expecting someone in the club at the time to do the pushing for me, and it never happened so I lost interest and stopped going, but I remember all the very useful training and would also recommend them.

Never done a Bikesafe, but I think I should just to brush up on skills etc. They do seem to be oversubscribed though.

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C1REX · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Sep 2012 Karma :

Big congrats for that. Well done. Thumbs Up

Any plans to continue your training?
Rospa? Observer?
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