DriveCheck - the IAM "MOT" for Drivers!
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Latest press release from the IAM copied below.
I think it's a great idea - especially with 2,000 free places - worth signing up for, if anyone is looking at doing an advanced course.
K
NEW IAM MOVE OFFERS "MOT" FOR THE DRIVER
Issued: 21 April 2006 NR 06/07
A unique new service from the IAM, Britain’s leading dedicated road
safety organisation, will be introduced next month (May) to offer Britain’s 30 million driving licence holders a chance to give their car driving skills an "MOT".
Called DriveCheck, the IAM initiative is an hour-long driving assessment, conducted by hand picked and trained observers from many of the IAM’s 200-plus groups.
Introduced as part of the IAM’s programme of events to mark its 50th anniversary, DriveCheck has been designed to offer every driver an opportunity to have their driving assessed, no matter where they are in the UK.
In future it will be available at £35, but for this, the IAM’s 50th anniversary year, the fee has been reduced to £25 – and there are 2,000 free places available as well.
"Whether they are young drivers, older drivers, new company car drivers, so-called 'rusty returners', or any other drivers, the IAM DriveCheck Assessment is ideal," said IAM Chief Executive Christopher Bullock.
"Some people will be more concerned about a friend or relative’s driving and so a special DriveCheck voucher is also available as a gift to buy. Only a minority of new drivers go on to take Pass Plus after their L-test. We would like to think DriveCheck will be useful for the others, but especially for all those who took their L-test sometime ago.
"Ironically, serious crashes are often caused by drivers who over-estimate their ability. I would like to think that some of those drivers too will take up DriveCheck – before it's too late! If you have had a near miss, or an unwelcome brush with speed cameras, this service could also help."
Mr Bullock said that DriveCheck is aimed at those who want to be safer and more confident at the wheel, but don't think they want to commit themselves to doing a full IAM advanced driving course. "Those who take DriveCheck automatically become associates of the IAM and will continue to get driving advice," he said. "All we ask is that you are a licence holder and you give us one hour. Your safety must be worth that. Taking just an hour out to concentrate on your driving style could give you a fresh approach to driving. Many of us are used to putting our car in for an MOT: why not have an occasional test of our driving skills as well?"
Recent independent research by Brunel University has highlighted that drivers who regularly blame others for near-misses instead of taking responsibility for their own part in such incidents are more likely to be involved in fatal road accidents. Drivers who improve their abilities behind the wheel are less likely to "play the blame game" and are more likely to read the road and expect the unexpected.
Any driver who would like to sign up for DriveCheck should visit the IAM website, www.iam.org.uk, or phone the IAM on 020 8996 9600.
21 April 2006 NR06/07
I think it's a great idea - especially with 2,000 free places - worth signing up for, if anyone is looking at doing an advanced course.
K
NEW IAM MOVE OFFERS "MOT" FOR THE DRIVER
Issued: 21 April 2006 NR 06/07
A unique new service from the IAM, Britain’s leading dedicated road
safety organisation, will be introduced next month (May) to offer Britain’s 30 million driving licence holders a chance to give their car driving skills an "MOT".
Called DriveCheck, the IAM initiative is an hour-long driving assessment, conducted by hand picked and trained observers from many of the IAM’s 200-plus groups.
Introduced as part of the IAM’s programme of events to mark its 50th anniversary, DriveCheck has been designed to offer every driver an opportunity to have their driving assessed, no matter where they are in the UK.
In future it will be available at £35, but for this, the IAM’s 50th anniversary year, the fee has been reduced to £25 – and there are 2,000 free places available as well.
"Whether they are young drivers, older drivers, new company car drivers, so-called 'rusty returners', or any other drivers, the IAM DriveCheck Assessment is ideal," said IAM Chief Executive Christopher Bullock.
"Some people will be more concerned about a friend or relative’s driving and so a special DriveCheck voucher is also available as a gift to buy. Only a minority of new drivers go on to take Pass Plus after their L-test. We would like to think DriveCheck will be useful for the others, but especially for all those who took their L-test sometime ago.
"Ironically, serious crashes are often caused by drivers who over-estimate their ability. I would like to think that some of those drivers too will take up DriveCheck – before it's too late! If you have had a near miss, or an unwelcome brush with speed cameras, this service could also help."
Mr Bullock said that DriveCheck is aimed at those who want to be safer and more confident at the wheel, but don't think they want to commit themselves to doing a full IAM advanced driving course. "Those who take DriveCheck automatically become associates of the IAM and will continue to get driving advice," he said. "All we ask is that you are a licence holder and you give us one hour. Your safety must be worth that. Taking just an hour out to concentrate on your driving style could give you a fresh approach to driving. Many of us are used to putting our car in for an MOT: why not have an occasional test of our driving skills as well?"
Recent independent research by Brunel University has highlighted that drivers who regularly blame others for near-misses instead of taking responsibility for their own part in such incidents are more likely to be involved in fatal road accidents. Drivers who improve their abilities behind the wheel are less likely to "play the blame game" and are more likely to read the road and expect the unexpected.
Any driver who would like to sign up for DriveCheck should visit the IAM website, www.iam.org.uk, or phone the IAM on 020 8996 9600.
21 April 2006 NR06/07
Correct link is here: www.iam.org.uk/Skill4life/drivecheck.php
Mark_SV said:
So who are the "hand picked and trained observers"? Presumably, not every IAM observer then??
Sorry to revive an old thread.
No. Not all Observers will be doing this.
In the first instance it will only be Senior Observers in our Group. In due course there will be "cascade" training and the Observer base at large will get training in doing it.
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