07-09-12, 08:14 AM
Have not taken IAM test nor training but have read & studied their book, also Police Riders manual in fact everything relating to training,self improvement,riding techniques because there is always something new to learn and although I took my bike test in 1966,everything has continued to change/advance road & vehiclewise. But what hasnt altered is human nature. Training in those far off days was minimal or non-existent & we sailed out onto the roads with optimism & bravado but a few scares later started to learn(those of who didnt become casualties in the process). When I was undergoing driving instructor training in the 90s I had a very wise instructor. When we asked him for a definitive answer to a specific question he would usually answer "It depends". This infuriated us trainees until the penny dropped-there is no hard & fast answer to particular scenarios-YOU HAVE TO THINK & ACT ACCORDING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES. He of course taught us defensive driving techniques & made us realise there is no place for ego on the roads. Never make assumptions about other road users intentions, obey the rules (Highway Code) but more than anything else use "PST". P-develop your sense of inner PEACE. S- Create your own SPACE on the road by use of vehicle controls/self discipline(S also means SAFETY ZONE) & T-TIME (TIMING OF ACTIONS-ALSO THINKING AHEAD. Not trying to sound holier than thou or anything just want us all to ride safe & happy-the best advert for motorcycling is good riding-the best ones hardly get noticed because they arent trying to prove anything unlike the "Powerrangers"-but I was like that once. We all have to share the same roads-its just that accidents are going to hurt us more than the cagers. Enjoy & be happy! :lol