IAM Advanced Motorcycle Training is based on Motorcycle Roadcraft - The Police Rider's Hand Book - with reference to the Highway Code. |
| We pride ourselves on the high quality of our training and we are passionate about maintaining and improving this standard. Our goal is not just to bring associates to IAM test standard (itself a worthy achievement), but rather to turn out Advanced Riders that meet our own, higher standards. We use the Advanced Test as a measure to ensure we are doing this and aim not just for passes but for "praised passes" from our examiners .Training is conducted by OAGAM Observer who have not only taken and passed the Advanced Motorcycle Test themselves, but subsequently improved their own riding to an even higher standard and have been trained as Observers, to effectively pass on that knowledge to others. |
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Practical training is carried out using Observed Rides. These are where you, the Associate, ride out with one of our experienced Observers, usually on a one-to-one basis. You use your own bike and will be spending two to three hours riding between 50 to 80 miles.
When you set out, you will lead with your Observer close behind watching how you ride. They will stop you every so often to discuss what they have seen. As part of this they will offer suggestions on aspects of your riding that could be improved. As the ride progresses you will have the opportunity to start to introduce, practice and consolidate these improvements. |
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This is how the training works. Your Observer will give you guidance on the aspects of your riding that would benefit from change. If and when you agree that their assessment is accurate, you make the change yourself. As the ride progresses, and on future rides, your Observer will continue to monitor your ride and suggest further refinements. It is always your decision to make any changes.
At some point during the ride, your Observer will give you a break from doing all the hard work by giving you a demonstration ride. Your Observer will take the lead and show you the riding standard they are asking you to adopt.
Occasionally, you may find a third bike joining you. This will be a Senior Observer, who will be there to monitor and assess your Observer. They won't be there because of concerns about you! Their role is to observe the observer, to help us give the best possible service to our associates. |
Although much of this can sound rather unexciting, experience shows that once you try it you will get a real buzz and enjoy the challenge it involves. We aim to make sure you enjoy yourself so you get the maximum benefit and come back for more.
At the end of each Observed Ride, you will be given a comprehensive written report. This typically includes a breakdown of how the ride went, your progress to date and a list of aspects of your riding that would benefit from practice on your own. Finally, you will be given an indication of how much work you need to do to get up to the standard required to pass the IAM Advanced Motorcycling Test. You will also get praise where it's due!
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New members are always welcome, we encourage participation from young and old at all levels of experience. We recognise that greater skills in riding lead to more enjoyment as well as increased safety.
We also meet socially every month from February to December on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Exeter Hall, Kidlington.
If you are interested in improving your skills, then why not find out how we can help? |
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