Advanced Motorcycle Guidance Programme
To prepare an Associate Member for the IAM's Advanced Motorcycle Test, the Associate undergoes educational discussions and a number of Observed rides. Each Associate is appointed an Observer and a Senior Observer for the duration of the programme.
The Observed rides consist of an Associate being followed by one of EDAM's Observers. Observers are individuals who have passed the IAM's Advanced Motorcycle Test and have undergone Observer Training. The Observed rides are normally carried out on a Sunday morning, however, it is possible to arrange for mid-week sessions subject to availability of an Observer.
Each Observed ride generally lasts up to 2½ hours and is followed by a general discussion of the Associate's progress over a cup of tea. During the observed ride, the Observer will stop from time to time to discuss various points that arose and to ask questions about particular hazards or identify the various types of road signs that were on the route.
The Observed rides will normally cover anywhere up to 50 miles per session and cover a wide variety of roads and traffic conditions, from town riding to country lanes to motorways.
Once the Associate has completed sufficient observed rides, the Observer will arrange with a Senior Observer for the Associate to undergo a Mock Test. The Mock Test will last up to 90 minutes and is designed to determine whether the Associate is ready to apply for the Advanced Motorcycle Test.
If, in the Senior Observer's opinion, the Associate is ready, the Associate will need to submit their Advanced Motorcycle Test Application to the IAM. The IAM will subsequently contact an Examiner in the Associate's area to provide them with your contact details. The Examiner will then contact you directly to arrange a convenient time and a meeting point. This is normally within 2 to 3 weeks.
At the end of your Test, the Examiner will de-brief you on how you got on and inform you on whether you have passed. If you pass, the Examiner will forward to the IAM his recommendation that you become a Member and you should receive your Certificate within 4 weeks. If, on the other hand you are not successful on your first attempt, the Examiner will inform you of what you should practise in order to prepare yourself for a re-sit and give you a written assessment on your riding.
If you are still in doubt as to whether you should proceed with your application to become an EDAM Associate Member, why not contact our Membership Secretary by email.
