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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 29-April-2004 at 23:33 |
Stephen I've read the link, and boy the whole thing seems a bit iffy to me, but,....... on the subject of the IAM, I think ( but will confirm in the next few days) if you have 8 or more points on your licence your test application will be reffered to the senior examiner, and in your case he obviously decided against you, dont forget he will either be a serving or retired police examiner. Do you still want to take the test ? If so would you like me to follow this up for you ? |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 01-May-2004 at 01:21 |
I now have the criteria for taking an IAM test, this information came from my regional chap, unfortunately I have to wait until I have permission from IAM HQ to post it on here. Secrets and politics.......dont you just love it ? ! |
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stephenperry
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Elgin Status: Offline Points: 7213 |
Posted: 07-May-2004 at 00:28 |
I would still like to take the test, i think ill need a bit of a refresher though (one good habit that stuck with me is that it now feels all wrong to cross my hands when steering... lol) ive kept all my documentation, the roadcraft manual, the highway code, the "how to pass your advanced driving test" official book, i even copied the roadcraft video tape to DVD -you can imagine my disappointment when told that "secrets and politics" stopped play thank you for spending time to find out for me Nigel, I would like to know if I'm doomed from the start before i sign up for a fresh course ;)(my membership would have lapsed by now i reckon) |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 07-May-2004 at 08:54 |
I will follow this up for you Stephen I was, and still am dissapointed at the snobbish attitude shown by The IAM on this subject, and I say that as one of their observers. I have 3 points and apparently I could have been refused, (although unlikely at 3, they normally get excited if you have seven or more ). As far as I'm concerned, and I have to say the people in my group I have spoken too about this tend to agree, as long as a court deems you fit to drive on the day of the test, you should be allowed to take it, but alas that doesnt seem to be the case. To me it should be assesssed on attitude,you have only one offence, but nine points, and you are clearly showing "good" attitude by still wanting to do the test. I have read the thread you posted, now compare this to see our "unjust" legal system. A senior high ranking police officer from Manchester ( he is in charge of road safety for that area, and is constantly shoving that stupid "speed kills" message down people throats ), was caught on the new M6 toll road driving at 104 mph. Now all credit to the police and/or scamera partnership that got him to court rather than letting him go with the secret handshake. He had the nerve to stand up in court and say he considered he was driving safetly, he got six points and a £450 fine, and would still be eligble to take the advanced test under the rules that stopped you, on top of this he is probably one of our examiners. I think Killian posted the link to the news story on this. Stephen, I have pmed you to get your personal details, so I can try and get you sorted. I will do my best I assure you. |
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M BLUR
Really Senior Member II ZeeMax ROADSTER Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1557 |
Posted: 19-May-2004 at 13:16 |
I'm just on 3 pts so hopefully no worries.. I haven't dropped this Nigel just not had anytime to book my first drive. Rgds |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 19-May-2004 at 20:04 |
Fair enough Jon It took me years to actually do it, something I was "always" going to do, just never did. |
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Sohlman
Really Senior Member II Coupe Chairman Joined: 19-August-2003 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 1259 |
Posted: 19-May-2004 at 23:13 |
Well i have had two drives now and they have put me forwards for the test. I have not had time yet to get round to booking in for it, but will probable have one more before i go for it.
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 08:37 |
You must be a fair driver James, two one and a half hour sessions. Have you done the defensive driving stuff in the past ? It was a new concept to me, before this I regarded myself as going into battle ! Also are you doing it in a manual ? |
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Sohlman
Really Senior Member II Coupe Chairman Joined: 19-August-2003 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 1259 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 08:50 |
The drives in my area are 1 hour jobbies and i have done one other advanced course in the past. I learn't to drive basing my driving to the Roadcraft police manual. I will do the test in the six which is a manual car James |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 08:56 |
That will help mate. The airforce taught me to drive, can you point that landrover around the airfield son ? Good off you go then, heres your licence. Its suprising how things change, my brothers an L test instructor, the hoops the present day kids have to "jump" through are much tougher. |
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