passed my IAM test - yipee

Petr · 05-01-2008, 10:56

On thursday

- probably the only day in this winter when we had some snow - how typical, I had some nice icy/snowy untreated road going from Barnsley towards Huddersfield as well, all in all very entertaining.

I enjoyed it very much (the whole course I mean), definitely learned something new and recommend IAM course to anyone. Three months for £85 - I call it a very good bargain.

Petr

ScoobyChris · 05-01-2008, 11:31

Congratulations

Chris

red-devil · 05-01-2008, 12:31

Well done

Sonic1980 · 05-01-2008, 13:48

Weird.

I just passed mine this morning... Great weather for it, sunshine and clear blue sky. Gorgeous...

RoSPA next Petr?

smstext · 05-01-2008, 14:12

well done, i think they have forgotton about me, still if they do remember then hopefully the weather would have got better!!

VRSPhil · 06-01-2008, 03:04

Congratulations!

I just signed up today (thanks ScoobyChris)... so hopefully I will be making a post like this in a few months time

Petr · 06-01-2008, 11:02

cheers all, next....maybe RoSPA one day. Right now I am more inclined to do one of those car handling courses/experiences.
I think having rear ARB may give a little too much sense of security or shall I say carelesness in approaching some bends.

Will have a search on forum if there is something in Yorkshire.

Sonic1980 · 06-01-2008, 12:39

What age are all the IAM people then?

Im 27... The examiner qyuestioned my motives as I am young for IAM...?!

Nothing like trying to dispell the image...

VRSPhil · 06-01-2008, 13:56

I'm 23.... although I'm yet to start.

Ant. · 06-01-2008, 14:06

Great news Petr! I joined the Kent RoSPA group just before Christmas, so really looking forward to getting on with it this year.

Hopefully I too will be making a post like this sometime.

ScoobyChris · 06-01-2008, 19:21

I signed up to the RoSPA course in April 2006 at the spritely age of 28 and sat the exam in August of the same year. Looking back, I wish I'd done it back when I was 21 when I'd sent off for all the info originally!

Chris

MAPGO · 06-01-2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petr

On thursday

- probably the only day in this winter when we had some snow - how typical, I had some nice icy/snowy untreated road going from Barnsley towards Huddersfield as well, all in all very entertaining.

I enjoyed it very much (the whole course I mean), definitely learned something new and recommend IAM course to anyone. Three months for £85 - I call it a very good bargain.

Petr

Congrats - any idea on how much you will save when renewing your insurance ?

ScoobyChris · 06-01-2008, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAPGO

Congrats - any idea on how much you will save when renewing your insurance ?

Adrian Flux offer in the region of 25%.

Chris

chalfont · 06-01-2008, 21:10

I was 22 when I passsed IAM, think hubby was a couple of years older. Thats a good many years ago now...

**TaviaRS** · 07-01-2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petr

cheers all, next....maybe RoSPA one day. Right now I am more inclined to do one of those car handling courses/experiences.
I think having rear ARB may give a little too much sense of security or shall I say carelesness in approaching some bends.

Will have a search on forum if there is something in Yorkshire.

Highly recommend Lincolnshire Police skid pan training. They do it by the hour and their instructor is very good. Costs about £80 for an hour, but you can split that between 2 or three of you ie 20 mins each.

Contact number is 01522 558207. Booked Cheryl in for a session and she loved it even though she wasn't keen on doing it at first. You get a nice shiny Lincs police certificate too. Some insurer will give you a 10% discount for having done it as well

Petr · 07-01-2008, 18:50

Mapgo, I wil know about insurance discount next year at renewal time.

TaviaRS, cheers for info, will have a go after I recover from Xmas spending . . . .

***ncarring*** · 07-01-2008, 19:08

Well done Petr!

Tom_vRS · 07-01-2008, 19:42

Welcome to the club

EDIT to add, I passed mine in 2005 when I was 20

fofos · 07-01-2008, 21:05

Congratulations Petr

Schern · 08-01-2008, 00:36

I passed mine when I was 19... I was definitely the youngest person at any of the local group meets that I went along too. Nobody questioned why I was doing it though... seems a bit counter-productive "You're a bit young to want to become a better driver aren't you?" lol.

Oh, and well done by the way! Did you opt to do a commentary?

Wardy · 08-01-2008, 00:40

Well done Petr

This reminds me; another New Year's resolution

Steve

Petr · 08-01-2008, 13:13

cheers guys, I did choose to do some commentary but not all the time (like in Roadtrack dvd) in situations I felt it was good to mention so that examiner knows I am aware of things/people/situation etc

I am 44 BTW, getting younger year by year :o)

ScoobyChris · 08-01-2008, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petr

cheers guys, I did choose to do some commentary but not all the time (like in Roadtrack dvd) in situations I felt it was good to mention so that examiner knows I am aware of things/people/situation etc

Interestingly when I did my RoSPA I offered to do a full commentary for the test, but I think the chap must get quite bored hearing them as after about 5 minutes he told me that was fine and that I didn't have to continue if I didn't want to! So instead we just chatted with me pointing out occasional things on the drive

Chris

faboka vrs · 08-01-2008, 14:16

I need to phone IAM to book my test. Should have had it the begining of dec but was cancelled.

Congrats on passing.

***ncarring*** · 08-01-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Interestingly when I did my RoSPA I offered to do a full commentary for the test, but I think the chap must get quite bored hearing them as after about 5 minutes he told me that was fine and that I didn't have to continue if I didn't want to! So instead we just chatted with me pointing out occasional things on the drive

Chris

Agreed. I only did partial commentary. The examiner's route directions were given in a very firm and quite loud voice, and every time he interrupted me I was put off, and it took me a little while to get started again. After about the halfway point I hardly gave any further commentary, but at the end of the test I got good marks for it

05-01-2008, 10:56	#1
Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 189 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	passed my IAM test - yipee On thursday - probably the only day in this winter when we had some snow - how typical, I had some nice icy/snowy untreated road going from Barnsley towards Huddersfield as well, all in all very entertaining. I enjoyed it very much (the whole course I mean), definitely learned something new and recommend IAM course to anyone. Three months for £85 - I call it a very good bargain. Petr

05-01-2008, 11:31	#2
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Congratulations Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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red-devil Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 582 Members Car: Thanks: 21 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Well done

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Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,603 Members Car: Fabia vRS - Black Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Weird. I just passed mine this morning... Great weather for it, sunshine and clear blue sky. Gorgeous... RoSPA next Petr? __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

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06-01-2008, 11:02	#7
Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 189 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee cheers all, next....maybe RoSPA one day. Right now I am more inclined to do one of those car handling courses/experiences. I think having rear ARB may give a little too much sense of security or shall I say carelesness in approaching some bends. Will have a search on forum if there is something in Yorkshire.

06-01-2008, 12:39	#8
Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,603 Members Car: Fabia vRS - Black Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee What age are all the IAM people then? Im 27... The examiner qyuestioned my motives as I am young for IAM...?! Nothing like trying to dispell the image... __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

06-01-2008, 13:56	#9
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 205 Times in 149 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee I'm 23.... although I'm yet to start. __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

06-01-2008, 14:06	#10
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 551 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 72 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Great news Petr! I joined the Kent RoSPA group just before Christmas, so really looking forward to getting on with it this year. Hopefully I too will be making a post like this sometime. __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

06-01-2008, 19:21	#11
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee I signed up to the RoSPA course in April 2006 at the spritely age of 28 and sat the exam in August of the same year. Looking back, I wish I'd done it back when I was 21 when I'd sent off for all the info originally! Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

06-01-2008, 21:10	#14
chalfont Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee I was 22 when I passsed IAM, think hubby was a couple of years older. Thats a good many years ago now... __________________

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Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 189 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Mapgo, I wil know about insurance discount next year at renewal time. TaviaRS, cheers for info, will have a go after I recover from Xmas spending . . . .

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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: passed my IAM test - yipee Welcome to the club EDIT to add, I passed mine in 2005 when I was 20 __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

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Schern Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 712 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee I passed mine when I was 19... I was definitely the youngest person at any of the local group meets that I went along too. Nobody questioned why I was doing it though... seems a bit counter-productive "You're a bit young to want to become a better driver aren't you?" lol. Oh, and well done by the way! Did you opt to do a commentary? __________________

08-01-2008, 00:40	#21
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee Well done Petr This reminds me; another New Year's resolution Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

08-01-2008, 13:13	#22
Petr Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sheffield & Czech Republic Posts: 189 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: passed my IAM test - yipee cheers guys, I did choose to do some commentary but not all the time (like in Roadtrack dvd) in situations I felt it was good to mention so that examiner knows I am aware of things/people/situation etc I am 44 BTW, getting younger year by year :o)

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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: passed my IAM test - yipee I need to phone IAM to book my test. Should have had it the begining of dec but was cancelled. Congrats on passing. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

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