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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

434.0. "RoSPA and I.A.M. info" by MARVIN::COCKBURN (Craig, PSI-PSG/WACE) Thu Jan 05 1989 19:15

Hi there,
	Call yourself a good driver? Now's your chance to find out.
 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) are running a
 series of lectures at Reading University starting next week. These
 lectures are aimed at improving all aspects of advanced driving
 techniques, the theory being taken from the police driver training
 manual 'Roadcraft'. Classes run for about 10 weeks, and once they
 are over you have the chance of going out for some practical 
 demonstrations and instruction by a qualified member of RoSPA.  
 The enrolment evening is on Wednesday, January 11 at Lecture
 theatre 109 in the Palmer buildings of Reading University.

 The object is to achieve a high standard of safe and responsible
 driving through learning the advanced techniques of the system,
 culminating in taking the RoSPA advanced driving test. This is
 graded at three levels. If you pass at levels 1 or 2, then your
 pass certificate is good for three years. If you pass at level 3
 then it is only good for one year. A pass at level 2 is roughly
 equivalent to passing the I.A.M. (Institute of Advanced Motorists)
 driving test, which has more of less the same objectives as RoSPA.

 There is a monetary inventive for this too, a number of insurance
 companies offer reduced car insurance for someone who has
 passed one of these tests as members have considerably fewer
 accidents than the general motorist and are so considered a lower
 risk. This will more than offset the course cost of (I think) �12.

 For more details on RoSPA, contact S.Pearce on 0735 29 2718

 (details taken from todays Reading Standard)

		Craig.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
434.12	What about the next course?	CRATE::WHITTINGTON	Snarling on both tiny cylinders	`Wed Jan 03 1990 12:08`	15
	Since my 1-day "skillful driving" course, I am determined to become a better driver. I feel I am already improving, just from that one day. But it is a big eye-opener and I know I have a long way to go. I would like to pass an advanced driving test and I like the idea of graded passes that RoSPA have. So, here I am willing to get stuck in. Only challenge is - our family life is hectic at present (wife is studying full-time, day and night) which means I would rather get stuck in around the summer time. My main 2 questions are - Is there a course planned for later in the year? Are the sessions always on Wednesdays (not a good day for our committments). If nobody has the answer, who should I contact? Are the secretaries names/numbers the same as earlier in this note? Andrew
434.13		BRIANH::NAYLOR	Purring on all 12 cylinders	`Wed Jan 03 1990 14:51`	2
	You could always try BSM. I did my advanced training for IAM with them very successfully. Need to pick your instructor with care though .....
434.14	RoSPA in Reading	MARVIN::RUSLING	MicroServer Phase V Session Control	`Wed Jan 03 1990 16:11`	14
	RoSPA in Reading run one course a year starting in a few days. If you want to enrol, then just go along. The dates are given a couple of notes back. Last year they mostly stuck to the dates given, I think we ended up with one lesson on a Tuesday. IAM don't have the lectures (which, basically, take you through the police driving manual), so they may be more convenient for your busy lifestyle. Sounds like mine, too many hobbies and too little time. I believe that the tests are roughly the same, however, the grading and test report is much more comprehensive with RoSPA. I would recommend either course, driving well is does not neccessarily mean slowly or boringly. It means being more aware of your surroundings and more in control of your car... Dave
434.15	Revised IAM manual	SHAPES::LOUGHLINI	Colonel Stack	`Thu Jan 04 1990 12:20`	10
	I note in this month's Milestones (IAM magazine) that IAM have produced an updated Advanced Driving Manual costing 6,50 pounds. Has anyone had a chance to review it yet in terms of new/revised information compared to the previous revision. Is it worth 6,50 pounds? Ian
434.16	almost the right topic...	VOGON::ATWAL	Dreams, they complicate my life	`Thu Jan 18 1990 18:18`	7
	Does anyone have any info. on any High Performance driving courses? thinkink along the lines of the one required by Caterham before they'll sell you an HPC model ? ...Art.
434.17	HPC course and club	MARVIN::RUSLING	MicroServer Phase V Session Control	`Fri Jan 19 1990 10:49`	6
	See Bill Betts for information about this one - he's done the course. Judging by his driving and other members of the HPC club (you can only join after you've done the course) - it's a very good course. The course is advertised in the motoring press. Dave
434.18		FORTY2::BETTS	Safety Fast	`Fri Jan 19 1990 11:00`	16
	Caterham require you to take the High Performance Course (HPC), run under the direction of John Lyon (overall winner in the Caterham Super Seven Championship). Various courses are available, ranging from the 1/2 day first drive (about �100) to the High Performance Course itself (expensive). The course aims to set the highest standards of roadcraft, and those who drive to a high standard throughout the 2 day course will be recommended for membership of the High Performance Club. Courses in racecraft and further awards (eg. night driving) are available to members. Drop round if you want a look at the brochure... Bi\|\|.