New IAM member

[doorman]

Hi folks, just like too introduce myself as a new recently passed member of IAM, passed first time, with zero tuition in November, with first class pass, and I'm only 72 years young. David

[anonymous-user]

Well done

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

Congrats - what preparation did you do?

[doorman]

None, I did take and passed an IAM Test when I was 18, let membership lapse, and decided too go for it again, just proves that what you learned all those years ago stays with you through life.

[carinaman]

Well done. I had a couple of lessons before I took mine.

[akirk]

well done!

[Wardy5]

An interesting... and confident approach!

Good work!

[Nearlyretired]

Passed my test at 17 ,then passed my IAM test at 19, and at 21 became a driving instructor.
I don't really like the term Advanced driver.Driving well,takes years,I am now 55 and have been driving 38 years.At 21 I wasn't a great driver,but had the right attitude and was willing to learn....and I am still learning and making mistakes!
"Advanced driving" doesn't mean anything,just that perhaps you are more Advanced than the" Average" driver who drives to a poor standard, due to their attitude.
I prefer the term Skilled driver (thinking, considerate and safe)
Happy driving.

[Len Woodman]

Nearlyretired said:

Passed my test at 17 ,then passed my IAM test at 19, and at 21 became a driving instructor.
I don't really like the term Advanced driver.Driving well,takes years,I am now 55 and have been driving 38 years.At 21 I wasn't a great driver,but had the right attitude and was willing to learn....and I am still learning and making mistakes!
"Advanced driving" doesn't mean anything,just that perhaps you are more Advanced than the" Average" driver who drives to a poor standard, due to their attitude.
I prefer the term Skilled driver (thinking, considerate and safe)
Happy driving.

Same chronological order as me - just eight years later. And same sentiments.

I'm still learning - currently training for a Road Train licence.

Len

Sydney

[syl]

It’s a pity no-one’s managed to think of any significant improvements to driving skills in the past 50-odd years.

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

The way humans work and the laws of physics haven't changed much, so I guess the skills are the same.

Roads, laws, attitudes and cars are different though, and these changes are reflected in the current IAM Roadsmart course.