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Tigerrrr....... · 12-10-04, 10:05 PM

I passed the IAM test last May.

Thoroughly recommend it.

There are a couple of ways to get training for the test. You can join the local IAM group and go out on assessment rides with a volunteer (usually about 12 2 hour rides prior to the test) or you can do what I did and get a day's 1:1 tuition from the chief instructor at your local bike school at similar cost.

I had a day's instruction on the Monday, practised on the Tues/Wed/Thurs on my own in the test area, cleaned my bike on the Friday morning then sat the test on the Friday afternoon.

The test lasted about an hour and a half and I was given verbal feedback at the end.

It's really all about observation and road positioning and is well within anyone's ability. It's just common sense.

A good tip is to give yourself a running commentary of what you're doing, ie what you're looking at, why, and how it affects your road position, speed, gear, etc.

Whether you pass or fail, your riding will improve, so go for it and good luck.

PM me if you want any further details.

Cheers.

12-10-04, 10:05 PM	#7
Tigerrrr....... Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 152	I passed the IAM test last May. Thoroughly recommend it. There are a couple of ways to get training for the test. You can join the local IAM group and go out on assessment rides with a volunteer (usually about 12 2 hour rides prior to the test) or you can do what I did and get a day's 1:1 tuition from the chief instructor at your local bike school at similar cost. I had a day's instruction on the Monday, practised on the Tues/Wed/Thurs on my own in the test area, cleaned my bike on the Friday morning then sat the test on the Friday afternoon. The test lasted about an hour and a half and I was given verbal feedback at the end. It's really all about observation and road positioning and is well within anyone's ability. It's just common sense. A good tip is to give yourself a running commentary of what you're doing, ie what you're looking at, why, and how it affects your road position, speed, gear, etc. Whether you pass or fail, your riding will improve, so go for it and good luck. PM me if you want any further details. Cheers. __________________ Be safe, be seen.