Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
reason for not doing it yet, at 37 after years of driving and riding for more miles than most instructors can count let alone cover, I hate the thought of being told I am either not worthy or not good enough, I fear any kind of failure with a passion and therefore would never pay to put myself through so much hurt, I can think of many more ways to spend cash and find self fulfilment.
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
I haven't done anything other than Bikesafe :o To be honest
1) A bike to ride in the first place would help
2) I hate any form of driving tests, and having done 3 ( Car, Lorry and motorcycle ) I think I would consider myself a good driver who is well aware of the road etc
3) Cost is a major factor specially as I have a family,perhaps if I was single then it might have been an option
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
Have done the bikesafe and found it a huge help but IAM puts me off with the cost and not keen on the style of test.
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
i have done it, and really enjoyed it to fair.
1, you can ride blood bikes with it (99%) SURE
2, It doesn`t matter if you take a wrong turn, or get lost , just as you do it safely.
3, i have clocked a few mile up in my time to, your not going to be put down for your riding ability ( unless your really Poor).so dont worry about that.
4, and the test is easy, i was put at ease by the examiner first off, lasted about 45 mins, and if you have listened to your instructor you shouldn`t fail it.
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
As a matter of interest does anyone know what the failure rate is?
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
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Originally Posted by Swanny
My main reason for doing it would be to ride the blood bikes and I think you need ROSPA for that.
RoSPA or IAM for blood bikes. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
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Originally Posted by wesrrw
Time is the main factor, ive done a couple of bikesafe days and it definitely improved my riding technique. I would consider the IAM, but i always tend to think it would be a bit fierce.
You can take as long as you want to get the number of observed rides in that your IAM observer feels you need to get to above test standard. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
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Originally Posted by JackieD
I would like to do some form of advanced training, but I personally think my general lack of riding experience is putting me off going to either Bikesafe, IAM or ROSPA.
Daft I know as I'll most probably benefit hugely and have any bad habits that might be forming nipped in the bud!
Absolutely right Jackie. Don't need years of experience to do IAM or RoSPA .... in fact, as you say, by doing it when relatively new to riding having passed the DSA Mod 2, you haven't had time to develop any "bad" habits (well, not too many anyway !!!!!! ;) ).
I'm sure that your confidence doing and enjoyment of motorcycle riding will be enhanced by doing IAM or RoSPA.
Certainly consider doing a Bikesafe day next year when they start up again .... the police riders you go out with for an observed ride on Bikesafe days are very good in terms of their feedback etc and will no doubt recommend doing an advanced riding course. :) :)
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
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Originally Posted by monday21
As a matter of interest does anyone know what the failure rate is?
Quotes from IAM ... "To date, over 400,000 people have taken the Advanced Test, the pass rate is around 75%, and we currently have over 100,000 active IAM members".
Re: IAM - Opinion from people who haven't done it
Lots of interesting comments on here - even from the people who have done it although I thought the thread was for people who haven't done it? :-? And before all you committed IAM/ROSPA people go off on one, please don't bother on my account ;D ;D
I recall starting my IAM in the car many years ago. (probably before many of you were born :o) I gave it up as I couldn't stand the holier than thou attitude of the observer I was allocated so didn't bother to progress it.
With regard to the bike IAM; some people I have met in the IAM or who are ex IAM tell me they go on rides and stick strictly to the speed limits until they hit the national speed limit and then it's all about making progress. An IAM guy I met recently said it had become frightening on rides and there had been instances where riders crashed through excessive speed and ended up in hospital!
Obviously I do not intend to tar all IAM/ROSPA riders with the same brush and incidences like this can happen with any group of riders. Indeed I recall someone falling off recently on a BCMCC run when he overcooked it into a corner and he isn't IAM or ROSPA.
I suspect my main reason for not doing it is the old excuse of lack of time/sheer idleness apart from the fact I really don't think my AJS could keep up. :D
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