a_j_mair
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has anyone sat the IAM driving
do you find it helps with overal driving and how does it affect insurance?
discuss
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TIMBO1
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i ask that question to people every day as im a broker, hardly effects your insurance, bit more discount than if you had a cat1 alarm
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
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i may sound daft here but whats a IAM TesT?
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Pop
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Registered: 8th May 03
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Institute of Advanced Motorists I think
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a_j_mair
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quote:
Originally posted by TIMBO1
i ask that question to people every day as im a broker, hardly effects your insurance, bit more discount than if you had a cat1 alarm
much difference if you have both?
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Pop
Institute of Advanced Motorists I think
a.k.a Wheel Shufflers
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Mike GSi
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do a skid pan day
ull learn more....so much fun too!
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CorsAsh
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Agree with that ^^^ 
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Matt L
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my mum says she will get me one of them days for my birthday  cant wait
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a_j_mair
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is more for insurance purposes, done enough may do a skid course for some fun, done plenty in my younger days in local carpark tho 
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Mike GSi
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awesome fun.... i had one at silverstone and then had a rally experience! best day of my life
really helps your driving skills......sinse doing the day ive been in a few sticky spots in my car which i recovered easily.....i would have shit myself and slammed on the brakes before 
they teach u a lot of useful stuff and get u out of the habbit of "lift off oversteer" etc....have fun mate
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mwg
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I haven't done an actual test or course so cant get cheaper insurance but my Dad has his traffic police licence so has taught me how to drive fast safely.
He is teaching the local Audi garage's mechanics and sales people aswell as their driving is shocking. They have had a few of their customers cars crashed due to their mechanic's/sales people's poor driving!
Does generally make you more aware and learn things you wouldn't think of if you hadn't been taught by someone that knows.
[Edited on 03-04-2007 by Matty G]
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Robin
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I'd like to do it, just to prove to myself that I am capable more than anything.
Skid pan day would be fun too 
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skell
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quote:
Originally posted by TIMBO1
i ask that question to people every day as im a broker, hardly effects your insurance, bit more discount than if you had a cat1 alarm
Does the actually person on the phone have any say in how mcuh the insurance quote is.... or is it just reelled of a pc
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TIMBO1
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no mate, as per usual its simply reeled of a pc, its not down to discretion
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I haven't done an actual test or course so cant get cheaper insurance but my Dad has his traffic police licence so has taught me how to drive fast safely.
He is teaching the local Audi garage's mechanics and sales people aswell as their driving is shocking. They have had a few of their customers cars crashed due to their mechanic's/sales people's poor driving!
Does generally make you more aware and learn things you wouldn't think of if you hadn't been taught by someone that knows.
[Edited on 03-04-2007 by Matty G]
My old man did the rapid response driving on the ambulances so I picked up a fair bit from him in the same way.
I reckon they should have a skid pan assessment as part of the driving test
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dna23
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Teddy has, IIRC it does naff all for your insurance. I was going to do it last year and when I looked into it wasn't worth it.
Run a search for Institute of Advanced Motorists there's been a fair few topics. 
[Edited on 03-04-2007 by dna23]
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Robin
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That fact shocks me
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