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WHAT IS ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING ?
“Advanced” motorcycling is the ability to control the position and speed of the machine safely,
systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress
unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility.
This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude
and a high standard of riding competence based on concentration, effective all round observation,
anticipation and planning.
All this must be co-coordinated with good handling skills. The
motorcycle will always be at the right place on the road at the right time, travelling at the right
speed with the correct gear engaged and can always be stopped safely in the distance that can
be seen to be clear.
WHAT THE IAM HAS TO OFFER
IAM advanced rider training is based on a planned system of riding taught to Police riders, both in the UK and NZ. This system is explained in two excellent publications available from the IAM in the UK as well as selected other on-line booksellers.
These books are:
- The Police Rider’s Handbook to Better Motorcycling, ISBN 978 0 11 341143 6
- How to be a Better Rider, ISBN 0956223915
The planned system applies equally to all motorcyclists from scooters through to large capacity sport bikes. The test may be taken on any powered two wheeler capable of sustaining the national speed limit where conditions allow.
If you decide that riding to the highest standard of road riding available is for you, a summary of the process is as follows:
- Complete the details on the contact page to register your interest.
- You will be contacted by an IAM administrator to arrange a free initial assessment ride with an observer, discussion of IAM processes and goals.
- Undertake the assessment, receive a written report with strengths and improvement areas, and complete a membership form for Associate Membership. Pay a modest fee which includes the test fee for full membership.
- An Observer will be assigned to mentor you to test standard (may be a series of rides depending on current standard). During this improvement process, you may also work alone on your skills, take commercially available advanced training, participate in any IAM-organised weekend rides or any combination thereof.
- Undertake a cross-check ride with an independent observer when your tutor observer feels you are at test standard
- Take the Advanced Roadcraft Test with an IAM examiner to qualify you for full membership of the IAM.
- Continue to train to become a qualified Observer and assist others to raise their skills.
We rely entirely on volunteers to help coach riders to the advanced standard and would hope that every rider who passes their advanced test with us is able to contribute something back to the group, either continuing to Observer level or supporting the IAM in some other practical way.
By attaining outstanding situational awareness and other skills taught by IAM, you will be able to deal with both planned and unplanned events in a confident and skilled manner. Who wouldn’t want to increase their enjoyment of riding on 2 wheels, raising skills and reduce the risk of coming to serious harm all at the same time?
We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in due course!
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