Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Kendal & South Lakes Advanced Motorists

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things The IAM is the UK’s leading Road Safety organisation It is a registered charity Currently more than 100,000 members Supported by over 200 local IAM groups Majority of members have taken and passed an advanced driving programme Actively assists drivers, motorcyclists and cyclists

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things IAM Milestones 1956Foundation of the IAM and Advanced Driving Test 1962First IAM Test for Commercial drivers 1986Launch of IAM Fleet Training ,000 th member enrolled 1995First IAM Minibus Test 1998Over 200 local IAM groups in the UK 2002New IAM head office opened in Chiswick 2007IAM begins active support of cyclists

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Causes of Road Crashes Of the 200,000+ contributory causes to Reported RTC’s Vehicle Fault 1.06% Environment 8.13% Human Error90.81% (source: DoT Reported Road Casualties, GB 2012). NB – can be multiple causes for an “accident”

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Driving Standards The Reasons for Focusing on Driver Training 75% of drivers believe their driving is above average Most drivers involved in a collision do not believe they may have contributed to it Many of these motorists do not learn from these mistakes Nobody has ever confessed to being a BAD driver

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things The IAM Difference Statistically, IAM Advanced Drivers are safer. 18 month study concluded that “advanced driver training produces safer drivers and lower accident involvement”, with measurable improvements in knowledge, skills and attitude(2006, Brunel University) Driving is less stressful; you’ll take pride in your driving or riding and enjoy it much more The IAM Commercial division produces a 40% reduction in company car collisions

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things IAM Courses Skill for Life £ Observed drives & Advanced Test Test (Normal Route) Fast Track£ Two ½ Day Session & Advanced Test Drive Check Plus£ hour assessment with IAM Examiner Drive Check 55£ For the “mature” driver 1 hour assessment with IAM Examiner Momentum£ Aimed at 17 – 24 age group 1 hour assessment with IAM Examiner

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things “Skill for Life” Signing up to the Advanced programme includes: The IAM’s official manual Membership of the IAM for 12 months Membership of the local IAM Group All preparation for the test The fee for the IAM Test 3 Member’s magazines per year Access to dozens of exclusive member discounts Test

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Preparing for the IAM Advanced Test Network of over 200 IAM groups across the UK A group “Observer” will help assist you in your “Skill for Life” programme The Observer will take you on a series of drives giving advice on the techniques of Advanced Driving Number of observed drives/rides is not fixed

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things The Advanced Test A daytime test using your own vehicle, lasting approx 90 minutes The test route covers all types of roads It includes a full and constructive de-brief All IAM Examiners hold a Police Advanced Driving Certificate

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Cycling – a new venture for the IAM Provide cycle training through existing, qualified instructors across the UK Referral to the “Bikeability” Training Scheme Published 3 rd in series of IAM books: “How to be a better Cyclist” Created a new level of cycling membership; - some access to benefits and services

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things IAM Drive & Survive The Commercial Arm of the IAM Products Online risk assessments and e-learning modules On-site seminars and workshops On-road training On-track training Driver Risk Management seminars (Free)

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things Scooters - “Powered Two-Wheelers” “Training” provided by existing instructors (DSA registered and MCITA approved) Bridges gap between CBT and full test - provides essential advice and learning Aimed at both the young rider and the commuter rider

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things KASLAM Group Who we are The South Lakeland Car Group, formed in 2007 Area covered Lancaster – Grasmere – Barrow - Ingleton Approx 90 Full Members All our Group’s Observers and Committee are volunteers Track Record of only 1 failure of the Advance Test

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things KASLAM Group What we have contributed Check drives for Cumbria University drivers Attended Operational Orwell Presentation to social groups and voluntary organisation Organised driving skills test for social organisations All our Group’s Observers and Committee Members are volunteers

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things KASLAM Group What we can contribute Continue to provide Observers for Advanced Driver Training in the IAM Skill for Life courses Check drives for local voluntary organisations and small businesses Advanced driving presentations Assist other CRSP organisations in driver training programs

Working Together achieving great things Working Together achieving great things IAM Groups in Cumbria Carlisle & West Cumbria Kendal & South Lakes Advanced Motorists (KASLAM) Morecombe Bay Estuary Advanced Motorcyclists (MBEAM) Penrith & North Lakes