Just passed my IAM

McScooby · 02-08-2008, 16:35

As per the title really, just passed my IAM on my first go.

Really enjoyed doing it & thinking if taking it to the next level. Well worth a look into if you enjoy your driving.

***ncarring*** · 02-08-2008, 17:33

Well done!

ScoobyChris · 02-08-2008, 20:10

Congratulations

I was surprised how relaxed the RoSPA test was, certainly far less formal than my driving test, and that there was lots of scope for discussion and some coaching along the way. Can't remember if you get a written report with IAM but I found that really useful too!

What have you got your sights on next?

Chris

McScooby · 02-08-2008, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

What have you got your sights on next?

Looking at becoming an observer with the IAM. This course has really made me enjoy driving again.

faboka vrs · 03-08-2008, 04:48

Congrats. Passed mine a few months back now. Still learning every day

Chris, no report with IAM, shame really.

smstext · 03-08-2008, 08:45

well done mate, ive been waiting since MAY for my IAM test still no one available just like it took 8 months to find me an observer, somehow dont think i will pass mine as i dont know if ive picked up to many bad habits again.

McScooby · 03-08-2008, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

well done mate, ive been waiting since MAY for my IAM test still no one available just like it took 8 months to find me an observer, somehow dont think i will pass mine as i dont know if ive picked up to many bad habits again.

Not quite that bad but I had to wait 9 weeks between puting in for the test & finally getting a date. Theres a lot of First Responders doing the coures in my area at the min though so that might have something to do with it.

ScoobyChris · 03-08-2008, 16:03

I don't think putting in for the test at the start of the summer helps either as it seems the examiners are either on holiday or snowed under from being on holiday and playing catchup! Mine took about 8 weeks to come through I think which was painful, but gave me lots of time to practice.

Good on you for looking into becoming an observer and I'm sure you'll be able to pass on some of your enthusiasm to new associates.

Not sure if you've encountered it but Advanced Driving UK :: The Advanced Driving UK Forum is an excellent resource with lots of very knowledgeable people, including advanced police drivers and instructors. I'd highly recommend attending one of their driving days if you get the chance and there's one near you.

Chris

smstext · 03-08-2008, 16:23

cheers chris

heresmo · 03-08-2008, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by McScooby

As per the title really, just passed my IAM on my first go.

Really enjoyed doing it & thinking if taking it to the next level. Well worth a look into if you enjoy your driving.

If I may, when just having passed it, "IAM" should be read as "I Am!"

Well done. <thumbup>

Of course, it does mean that you can't bask in the glory for too long as you have to use your enhanced skills to look out for peeps like me

Mo

***ncarring*** · 03-08-2008, 19:35

Just go and join your local branch of IAM, Mo. You know you want to!!

chicken_eyebrow · 04-08-2008, 12:55

Congratulations!

I did my 2nd observed run at the weekend. My test should be sometime in late October. I'm also thinking of becoming an observer once I've done my test as it seems like there's not much young blood in our local IAM group, there are a few youngsters learning but as soon as they pass their tests thats the last the group sees of them, which is a shame really.

Tom_vRS · 04-08-2008, 13:39

I passed mine way back in May 2005!

Congratulations mate, its the first step to enlightenment!

ScoobyChris · 04-08-2008, 13:47

Apologies for the thread hijack

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicken_eyebrow

there are a few youngsters learning but as soon as they pass their tests thats the last the group sees of them, which is a shame really.

I guess it depends how you look at it. If you want to give something back to the group and inject some young blood, then I quite agree with you and being an observer is very worthwhile

However, If you want to further your own driving once you've passed the test the IAM/RoSPA offer very little in the way of options (in fact RoSPA claim that their Gold standard is the highest civilian award an advanced driver can hold!

).

I mainly did my RoSPA as a stepping stone to "greater things" and with only limited time available I'm not able to offer my services as an observer (not that they'd want me

) and continue improving my own driving, so I selfishly chose the latter. Maybe things will change at a later date, but currently I'm limited to offering one off tasters for people to get them hooked and then sending them to their local groups for more formal/structured coaching.

Chris

smstext · 06-08-2008, 19:44

had the call today, he will ring me a couple days before the test to see if i still want to do it as i havent had any observations made or even out with an observer in 3 months.

ScoobyChris · 06-08-2008, 20:52

That's good news, Paul!

Not an observer, but if you fancy a run out to brush up on anything before your test give me a shout and I'll sort out a route

Chris

McScooby · 06-08-2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

had the call today, he will ring me a couple days before the test to see if i still want to do it as i havent had any observations made or even out with an observer in 3 months.

Good luck with it. Sure you will do fine.

smstext · 07-08-2008, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

That's good news, Paul!

Not an observer, but if you fancy a run out to brush up on anything before your test give me a shout and I'll sort out a route

Chris

its just trying to find a day mate as i work evenings these days, unless sunday evening is good for you?

ScoobyChris · 07-08-2008, 12:28

Sunday might be workable, although I'm on call so it would have to be around the Andover area again. Let me check my diary and see what I've got on...

Chris

smstext · 07-08-2008, 12:48

cheers mate

gillywibble · 07-08-2008, 13:20

Congratulations

02-08-2008, 16:35	#1
McScooby Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 235 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS - with private plate Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Just passed my IAM As per the title really, just passed my IAM on my first go. Really enjoyed doing it & thinking if taking it to the next level. Well worth a look into if you enjoy your driving. __________________ There are 11 types of people who understand binary.

02-08-2008, 17:33	#2
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Well done! __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

02-08-2008, 20:10	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Congratulations I was surprised how relaxed the RoSPA test was, certainly far less formal than my driving test, and that there was lots of scope for discussion and some coaching along the way. Can't remember if you get a written report with IAM but I found that really useful too! What have you got your sights on next? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

03-08-2008, 04:48	#5
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,058 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Congrats. Passed mine a few months back now. Still learning every day Chris, no report with IAM, shame really. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

03-08-2008, 08:45	#6
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM well done mate, ive been waiting since MAY for my IAM test still no one available just like it took 8 months to find me an observer, somehow dont think i will pass mine as i dont know if ive picked up to many bad habits again. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

03-08-2008, 16:03	#8
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM I don't think putting in for the test at the start of the summer helps either as it seems the examiners are either on holiday or snowed under from being on holiday and playing catchup! Mine took about 8 weeks to come through I think which was painful, but gave me lots of time to practice. Good on you for looking into becoming an observer and I'm sure you'll be able to pass on some of your enthusiasm to new associates. Not sure if you've encountered it but Advanced Driving UK :: The Advanced Driving UK Forum is an excellent resource with lots of very knowledgeable people, including advanced police drivers and instructors. I'd highly recommend attending one of their driving days if you get the chance and there's one near you. Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

03-08-2008, 16:23	#9
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM cheers chris __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

03-08-2008, 19:35	#11
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Just go and join your local branch of IAM, Mo. You know you want to!! __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

04-08-2008, 12:55	#12
chicken_eyebrow Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Posts: 360 Members Car: Mk1 Octavia vRS Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Congratulations! I did my 2nd observed run at the weekend. My test should be sometime in late October. I'm also thinking of becoming an observer once I've done my test as it seems like there's not much young blood in our local IAM group, there are a few youngsters learning but as soon as they pass their tests thats the last the group sees of them, which is a shame really. __________________ Diamond Silver 52 Octavia VRS - Lots of bits, lots of cleaning/ 188bhp yadda yadda yadda

04-08-2008, 13:39	#13
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM I passed mine way back in May 2005! Congratulations mate, its the first step to enlightenment! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

06-08-2008, 19:44	#15
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM had the call today, he will ring me a couple days before the test to see if i still want to do it as i havent had any observations made or even out with an observer in 3 months. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

06-08-2008, 20:52	#16
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM That's good news, Paul! Not an observer, but if you fancy a run out to brush up on anything before your test give me a shout and I'll sort out a route Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

07-08-2008, 12:28	#19
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Sunday might be workable, although I'm on call so it would have to be around the Andover area again. Let me check my diary and see what I've got on... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

07-08-2008, 12:48	#20
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,717 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM cheers mate __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

07-08-2008, 13:20	#21
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,204 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 231 Thanked 270 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Just passed my IAM Congratulations __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

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