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| Introduction | What is Advanced Driving ? | The "System of Car Control" | Costs | |
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| The South of London Group of Advanced Motorists (SLAM) is one of
over 200 Local Groups affiliated to the Institute of Advanced
Motorists (IAM). IAM
HQ also have their own website. Go on, visit it, but don't
forget to return to us!
Like the IAM, The South of London Group is a registered charity (charity number 1043684) with the aims of the improvement of the standards of driving and the advancement of road safety. We are made up of a friendly group of volunteers, covering all ages, but all with a keen interest in better driving & motoring for all. To this end, we encourage all motorists to take the Advanced Driving Test, and offer them guidance, through our associates scheme, on how to prepare for this. You can join the group as an existing full IAM member, or as what's known as an "associate" member. Associates are members who have not yet passed their Advanced Driving Test, but wish to get involved and often, take advantage from the coaching & advice given by our observers. In addition we provide ...
To learn more about what we offer and how you could benefit, please continue reading, or one of the following links ... |
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Advanced
Driving is planned driving that makes safe and efficient use of
road space. It's
confident and decisive driving. As an advanced driver you are 'always in the safest
position on the road, travelling at the right speed and in the right
gear; never making unnecessarily jerky moves or changes of
direction.'
By the time that you take the Advanced Driving test, the group aims that you, as an associate will be able to drive ...
We don't aim to make you a ‘Grand Prix’ driver, but we do try to help you be a more defensive driver able to make the best possible progress that the road conditions allow. See advanced driving in
action - watch a short IAM
video of a review drive. |
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The underlying framework that is the foundation of these skills is called
the ‘system of car control’, which is taught in police driving schools
throughout the country. The ‘System’ ensures that the driver will plan his drive according to the
ever changing scene ahead and to the rear. In short, the primary skills of an Advanced Driver can be summed up as ... |
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These skills form the main principles of the ‘System’, which underpin the Police drivers’ handbook entitled ‘Roadcraft’. This in turn forms the basis of guidance and coaching offered by SLAM. |
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The system of car control is the method of
driving followed by Police drivers and also adopted by the IAM. Broadly
speaking, it is split into 5 key stages ...
Don't worry if you've never thought this way before. The system will be explained & encouraged throughout your review drives by your Observer. |
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| To join the IAM as a full member, you must
pass the Advanced Driving Test. To this end, you can also join as an
"associate member", whereby you have the option of joining a
local group such as ours who can help develop & tune your skills in
preparation for the test. To do this, you can purchase what's known as a "Skill for
Life" package. "Skill for Life" Skill for Life gives you everything you need in order to work towards & pass your advanced driving test and become a full member of the IAM, including ...
At the time of writing, the cost of this package is £139. You can purchase a Skill For Life package ...
Our group membership cost is currently just £10 per year. We would also like to remind everyone that age is no barrier. The IAM encourages younger drivers, both through courses and offering a £10 discount towards the test fee for under-25s, and indeed some of our members have benefited from this. At the other end of the age range, our group was very pleased to learn that one of our Associates who passed the test in November 1998 was 92 at the time! "Older drivers refresher courses benefit all", says the IAM. Read more. If you're interested in joining the Group, have a question, or would simply like further information, please contact us. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. The first drive is free ... simply book a drive by contacting our Associates Coordinator, and explain hat you'd like a Free Assessment. You can download your free assessment voucher here. |
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South of London Advanced Motorists,
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