LISBURN ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS

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Why should I join?

The fastest growing section is

the Motorcyclists;

The Institute of Advanced Motorists

is a

Road Safety organisation;

The IAM is the leading Advanced

Driving Organisation

You will find like minded people, having fun, riding safer; and with

good observations – Faster!

Skills for life package includes:

“How to be an Advanced Motorcyclist” ManualFirst years Membership of the IAM2-classroom session, courses of theory;1:1 observed on-road runs for preparation for the test; Meet the Examiner evening;Test fee;WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IT COSTS?

How Much Does it Cost?

Skills for life package includes:

“How to be an Advanced Motorcyclist” ManualFirst years Membership of the IAMClassroom session, course of theory;1:1 observed on-road runs for preparation for the test; Meet the Examiner evening;Test fee;

WHAT DID YOU THINK IT COST?`

How Much Does it Cost?

Our observers are volunteers; We are unpaid and only interested in

Road Safety. The IAM is a registered charity;

We are a registered charity which means that we can claim back some money from the tax office from your

fee;

Why so Little?

How to prepare for the Advanced

Riding TestHaving enrolled on the “Skills for Life” course

Our Observers are there to help you and will give you expert advice and guidance with demonstration rides;

Your Manual PYAMT will show you examples of the theoretical way to

approach a hazard;

We have a classroom session twice a year;

How to prepare for the Advanced

Riding TestREMEMBER

1:1 Observation and Guidance; Written progress reports for you;

You are patched up locally with an Observer;

You will have fun and enjoy your riding;

You will gain confidence in the areas in which you feel you need assistance.

Does it matter that I don’t live locally?

Not in the slightest.

There are over 200 Groups all over the United Kingdom, the Lisburn Group

covers a vast area.

Groups in North West (Limavady) Ballymena and North Down have both

male and female Observers

What Good Will it do Me?

You are significantly less likely to be involved in a crash or other traffic

incident;Riding will be less stressful;

If you are involved in an accident the injuries tend to be less severe due to

the rider’s greater awareness and anticipation.

What do I do on the ADT?

The test lasts about 90-minutes

The ride must be SAFE, LEGAL and PROGRESSIVE and THE SYSTEM MUST BE USED.

Nationally 80% of associates pass first time;

The Lisburn Group has a % pass record;

All examiners hold a Police Advanced Riding Certificate and are usually Police Class 1 riders.

After the TestYou will become a Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists

(Motorcycles), receive your certificate, and be eligible to wear and display

the IAM badge of an ADVANCED RIDER

You can then join your Group as a full member

What else?

You can take part in Group activities such as:

Monthly organised Ride outs;Attend a monthly meeting at Belsize

Masonic Hall Belsize Road Lisburn (1st Thursday in every month);

Organised motorcycle weekends;Both receive and contribute to the monthly

newsletter;Become an Observer and help others ride

safely.

What do I do now?

Fill in the Skills for Life application form;Send it, and your money directly to the

IAM;They will send you all the joining details;You get in touch with the Group Contact

and we will take you step by step through the system.

Group meets once a month on the first Thursday. April to October 7p.m. for Observed runs and then to a main

meeting to be entertained by speaker or theory. Ends about 10p.m.

Motorcyclists also meet on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9.45am McDonalds

Sprucefield and 4th Sunday for social run.

New associates need to book.

About Belfast Group.

The Paper Trail

Skills for lifeRegister with Lisburn Advanced Motorcyclists.All your details- Name, address, phone, e-mail,etcCharities Gift Aid authorisationTest Booking FormAllocation of ObserverObserved Ride Assessments and Action PlanYour pre Test AssessmentAdvanced Motorcyclist Test - feedback

Don’t panic that’s what we’re there for!

AND IT DOESN’T FINISH THERE!

You’re on the improvement ladder for Lifetime Learning

Skills

PROGRESSIVE TRAINING

SENIOR OBSERVER

QUALIFIED OBSERVER

OBSERVER

TRAINEE OBSERVER

------- PASS YOUR IAM TEST-------

ASSOCIATE

LIFETIME LEARNING SKILLS

Once you have signed up for the “Skills For Life” course, this Manual comes directly to you from IAM headquarters.

You will be expected to read the chapters relative to your needs, which will be identified by your Observer each week.

By following the information contained within this document, you should find your rides enjoyable and stress free.

Things to help you

Your bike must be road legal (especially plate size & cans).

You must be wearing suitable protective gear.

Have enough fuel on board to cover 35-40 miles.

Visors must be scratch free.

LAM

Safety must remain your primary and overriding concern.

Always remember advanced techniques of machine control can only

increase your safety and reduce the risk of an accident if they are

supported by

positive attitudes, concentration, critical self-awareness and above all, by self-

control.

SEE YOU ON A COURSE OF IMPROVEMENT

REMEMBER

Learning is voluntary and that means that we

need commitment from you;

There is no such thing as a perfect ride;

Let’s get it on!