What
is the IAM?
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is the UK’s leading
Advanced Driving organization. They are dedicated to improving road
safety by raising the standard of driving. Further details about
the IAM can be found on their web site www.iam.org.uk
How many Advanced Drivers are there?
According to the IAM, by the year 2000 they had conducted
300,000 IAM tests! Not bad when you consider they were all prepared
for their Advanced Driving Tests by the many volunteer Observers from
around the country.
Where is my nearest Advanced Motorists Group?
This site is dedicated to the Swansea Bay Group of Advanced Motorists
(SBGAM). However, we may not be the Group closest to you, or you
may want to take your Advanced Test in a vehicle other than a motor
car (which SBGAM only provide). If this is the case, or you just
want to know where all the groups are, please contact the IAM (www.iam.org.uk)
What
is “A Skill for Life”?
The phrase “A Skill for Life” is
used by the IAM to describe their Advanced Driving Programme.
How
much does it cost to join the IAM?
Until you have passed your Advanced Driving
Test, you will not be able to join the IAM as a Member. Once
you have passed your Advanced Driving Test, your first year’s
membership subscription is included in your application for
the Skill for Life Programme. After which, annual membership
costs £14.50 (as at June 2004).
What
do I get for my IAM Membership?
By passing your Advanced Driving Test and being a Member of the
IAM you will be recognized for your social responsibility. In addition
to being able to display the coveted IAM badge on your car, you
will receive the IAM magazine “Advanced Driving” which
is published three times a year. You will also be able to take advantage
of special value motoring products that are available exclusively
to IAM Members. Such products include reduced motor insurance to
reflect your position as an Advanced Driver.
How
much does it cost to join SBGAM
A mere £5.00 per year is all it will cost
to be a member of SBGAM – what a bargain! We may not have
the clout or resources of the IAM, but you will still receive our
Newsletter (printed on plain paper rather than a glossy magazine!).
You will also be welcome to attend our many social and Group events
– including the Annual Dexterity Event where we challenge
other IAM Groups and local emergency services (Fire, Ambulance and
Police) and informative and interesting presentations at our monthly
meetings.
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