LATEST UPDATE - 18th March 2021

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With the ongoing Government requirements to combat Covid-19 we have again ceased Observed Drives.

As soon as we are able Observers will contact Associates to arrange recommencing Observed Drives if both parties agree.

Coronavirus Covid-19 Guidance from IAM RoadSmart HQ:

The National IAM RoadSmart management team require that:

•  ALL Observed Drives, Tests and Retests are stopped until they can be rescheduled with agreement of the parties involved and as mandated by the government.

•  Memberships will be extended by 6 months without charge to faciliate everyone completing their training and reaching the Advanced Test.

•  No recruitment or promotional activity may be performed until cleared by the authorities that normal mixing with others may resume.

We continue to hold our Committee Meetings on-line and are hosting Group Meetings each month too. The next is on Wednesday 24th March  where we have a Zoom presentation by Vanessa Ruck, aka 'The Girl on a Bike'. Vanessa suffered terrible injuries after a crash where she was hit by a red-light jumper whilst cycling, her story is a remarkable one of recovery and success, not to be missed. Everyone will receive an invitation by email a day or so before the talk.

There will be a Newsletter monthly until normal service can be resumed, on or around the 20th of each month, the next in March.

Future Events, Speakers and Meetings will all be announced online and in the newsletter.

Drive & Keep Safe.

Andy Ball  - Webmaster

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We welcome new Members who have joined IAM RoadSmart.

We then train you to the Advanced Driving Test standard.  

We offer courses to suit everyone with all skill levels, from new licence holders to professional road users; our accredited Observers will coach you to achieve the Advanced Driver Qualification by a Test given by an IAM RoadSmart Examiner.

Please note: You automatically become an Associate Member of a Local Group - like ours - on joining the IAM Nationally. You must remain a National IAM RoadSmart member after achieving your Advanced Driving Test pass to qualify for continuing local membership for which we charge a small fee in second and subsequent years- currently £17.50 per annum.

Further Development  When you have achieved IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driving Qualification you may further develop your skills, you may excel on the Test and gain what IAM call a First, where you excel in almost all the test elements. Further with additonal training via Head Office you can develop your skills further to gain an IAM Masters Certificate. More info here IAM Masters

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At the IAM Basingsoke Advanced Driving Group we make better drivers. As a registered UK charity formed in 1986, we’ve spent more than 30 years making our roads safer by improving driver skills through coaching and education.

Our highly trained, qualified and experienced expert Observers who are all volunteers are part of the IAMs lifeblood. We champion the IAM cause and help drive their vision – to be the best, most recognised provider of coaching and advice for all post-licence drivers – and their mission is to make better drivers.

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