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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) was formed in 1956 by motorists with one common aim; to improve driving standards in the cause of road safety. Today the IAM have a head office in London and are represented throughout the UK by local affiliate groups.
Glasgow North Group is one of these affiliate groups; formed in 1978 we are one of the oldest and largest in Scotland. The group offers coaching to those wishing to improve their road skills on motorcycle, car or commercial vehicle to lead to the Advanced Driving test.
Advanced driving uses good handling skills to control the position and speed of a vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly whilst using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress in a responsible manner and unobtrusively. This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude towards other road users and a higher standard of concentration such as effective all round observation, anticipation and planning.
At Glasgow North Group we recognise that our members all have differing skills and that no matter how experienced a road user that we all have something to learn. We endeavour to make our members safer drivers and riders in a fun and enjoyable way. We were one of the first IAM groups to add motorcycles and our membership is fairly evenly split between car and bike members with many having attained Advanced Standards in both riding and driving, added to this we even have a few HGV and PSV Advanced Drivers.
The group are manned by volunteers who give their time freely to assist and coach those wishing to become Advanced Drivers and Advanced Riders. We operate two car courses each year; one in March and the other in September and the bike group meet throughout the season on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
The group has a social element. Entertaining and informative guest speakers attend once a month on a Thursday Evening and the bike group have a monthly run on Sundays to ensure qualified members can keep in touch and maintain their advanced rider skills. Members also have facilities within this web site to share views, add comments and keep in touch with other members.
The cost is low. To begin you must first purchase a Skill for Life Pack. This currently costs £139 and includes: first year’s group associate membership to Glasgow North, textbook (directly from the IAM), IAM test fee and one year’s associate membership of the IAM.
Please follow the menu links to gain further details on either our motorbike or car courses or contact our Group Secretary, Sandra Neillis on 0141 558 7694 or email at secretary@iamglasgow.org