Anyone a member of IAM?

[Buchanan0204]

So... Basically I want to be a better driver. I don't think I'm bad at the moment, far from it. I wouldn't mind doing the course and adding another string to my bow, you can't have too much knowledge.

I'd also like to learn a lot about driving quickly, track driving if you like. Obviously the IAM isn't the place for this. I'm based near Glasgow and noticed Knockhill offer some courses, anyone been and done anything with them?

I drive an 03 mondeo 2.0 petrol at the moment and I would like to swap it next year for something with a bit of kick and would like to be completely in control and use it to it's full potential.

Anyone got any advice of places to learn or visit?

IAM worth the cash? Waste of time?

 

[Buchanan0204]

Just ordered the roadcraft book, will receive it tomorrow.

How does this group look? They're local to me. http://www.ayrshireadvanceddrivers.com/Default.aspx

In the gallery, it does look like a pensioners group. I'm 22.

Are they even ROSPA trainers?

 

[Buchanan0204]

I passed my Rospa advanced driving test earlier this year (Gold standard ).. can thoroughly recommend it, learnt quite a bit.

Really want to do it. No idea where though? I'm in Ayrshire/Glasgow. Anyone?

I received a reply from the Ayr group. I'm not sure what they are, he doesn't make it clear at all. Is he a ROSPA group that trains you and puts you through a test? There really isn't much info out there at all.

He "promotes" it? What does that mean? I want to learn it!

Ayrshire Advanced Drivers meet every Monday evening, March to October, at
19:00 hours, in the John Niven Building, SAC Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW,
(from Whitletts Roundabout at Ayr, proceed along the B743 heading towards
Mauchline and after 0.5 miles turn right into SAC Auchincruive. The John
Niven Building is on the right opposite the first left turn). Costs are
minimal. We presently charge £10 joining fee and £10 annual subscription and
for that you can have a season's free tuition.

Ayrshire Advanced Drivers promote both the IAM and RoADAR and our aim is to
encourage better and safer driving on our roads. The members provide
informal, driver-friendly sessions based on 'Roadcraft', the police drivers
handbook. Coaching is on a one-to-one basis and is geared to each
individual's own rate of progress. If you attend our Club and achieve a
sufficiently high driving standard, you can obtain a Gold RoADAR award.

We would be delighted to see you, have a chat and discuss your route to
achieving a National Advanced Driving Certificate.
If you wish to discuss anything further, do not hesitate to give me a call.

Regards,

Bill Devlin
Chairman
Ayrshire Advanced Drivers