09-08-12, 08:04 AM
You must remember that anyone can set up an IAM group as such if you have the qualification...and the standard of training will be that of the quality of the observers the group has. As such there will be variance in standards and attitudes.The IAM book serves to give some continuity , but if you can join a group with pro active and enthusiastic members , it is a real bonus.
I still reiterate my single point I have pushed throughout this thread ...dont think speed, think safe use of speed.If you cannot practice restraint of speed, you aint an advanced rider and you may well overcook it at some point.Ask any police rider how they judge a safe speed !...its from years of training , which most of us will never achieve. Its why I also comment on this throwing out of the rulebook on a rideout. Skill levels may be too diverse to just simply follow the rider in front.( who could be far more skilled and confidant than yourself).
Another way of looking at it , is to ask yourself just why so many motorcyclists are KSI every year ....and no it aint just down to other drivers.
I still reiterate my single point I have pushed throughout this thread ...dont think speed, think safe use of speed.If you cannot practice restraint of speed, you aint an advanced rider and you may well overcook it at some point.Ask any police rider how they judge a safe speed !...its from years of training , which most of us will never achieve. Its why I also comment on this throwing out of the rulebook on a rideout. Skill levels may be too diverse to just simply follow the rider in front.( who could be far more skilled and confidant than yourself).
Another way of looking at it , is to ask yourself just why so many motorcyclists are KSI every year ....and no it aint just down to other drivers.