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Member's Advanced Refresher Course

Welcome to your Member’s Advanced Refresher Course

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What is a typical course structure?

Each session is  60-90 minutes  long and may include a break.

Everyone’s course will differ because it will be tailored to your needs, and your Observer will complete a written report (known as a run sheet) after each session which will be emailed to you.

Your Observer may suggest reviewing specific sections of the Advanced Logbook between sessions to help refresh your knowledge

 

A typical course structure is as follows:

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Session 1:

  • Introductions
  • Initial driving/riding assessment
  • Opportunity to identify and discuss any areas to address, improve or finesse
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Session 2 and 3:

  • Revision of IPSGA
  • Skills development led by Member's needs under the guidance of an Observer
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Session 4:

  • Observer feedback and encouragement
  • Optional session to recap on learnings and to finesse the drive/ride

 

What happens on completion of the course?

There is no test and you cannot pass or fail. You will receive a Certificate of Completion by email after you have completed the course celebrating your efforts to upskill.

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Taking the course

 

Before the course

Your Observer will be in touch with you to arrange the first session.

Reflection:

Before you meet for the first time, it may be useful to think about any areas of your driving/riding that you would like to focus on, for example:

  • Roundabouts
  • Urban routes
  • Rural routes
  • Unfamiliar roads
  • Use of gears
  • Bends and limit points
  • Hazard identification
  • Slow riding
  • Overtaking including filtering
  • Or anything else

Refresh your knowledge:

You may also want to have a look at the Advanced Logbook if it has been a while since you did your Test. You may want to refresh your knowledge of IPGSA.

If you used How to be a Better Driver/Rider Book for your Advanced Course, the Advanced Logbook has replaced this.

Click below to view:

Advanced Driver Logbook
Advanced Rider Logbook

Preparation:

Before you meet each time, please:

  • Check over your vehicle and make sure it is roadworthy and legal, for example, check tyres, lights, fluid levels, etc.
  • Ensure the vehicle has a full tank of fuel or is fully charged.
  • Bring any required eyewear.
  • Make sure you are fit to drive/ride and not taking any medication that impacts your ability to drive/ride.

 

Observer donations

Some groups politely ask for a donation towards fuel for Motorcycle Observers. You may want to check with your group.

Declarations

At the start of each session, you will be asked to sign a declaration to confirm that:

  • 1. You hold a full and valid driving licence for the category of vehicle you will be riding throughout the course.
  • 2. The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate (if applicable) and is taxed and roadworthy.
  • 3. The vehicle is covered by insurance.
  • 4. Your eyesight meets the legal requirements for driving.

 

After the course

When you complete the Refresher Course, your Observer may suggest further ways to progress with IAM RoadSmart. Perhaps you would like to become a Volunteer, take a retest and try for a F1RST, take the Master’s Course or the Fellow’s Entry Test. Or maybe you have lost touch and would like to reengage with your group? We would love your feedback after completing the course.

Availability

There may be a waitlist depending on capacity in your area.