ROSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) is typically a certification that requires re-assessment every three years, whereas the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is currently a … IAM test is a one-time pass or fail. If you join an IAM group they will push you to take the IAM test, a RoSPA group the RoSPA test, the tests are pretty well equivalent, except that the IAM is pass or fail, the RoSPA is graded with Bronze generally considered an IAM fail, Silver a pass and Gold a good pass. To see more about what is expected, download our Car Test Guidelines (PDF 228kb). There just aren't enough examiners inside the IAM or ROSPA. But the re-test seems OK to me, and gives you the chance to … Discussion in 'Europe' started by bLaCk 8east, Sep 22, 2008. bLaCk 8east, Sep 22, 2008 #1. bLaCk 8east Been here awhile. RE: IAM or RoSPA 22-04-11, 21:02 - Views: 96 Welcome to the site Spursfatboy, not sure if its still the same these days, but when I did the advanced driving test back in 86, you had to have held your normal license for a min. So sent my stuff off for the IAM in November 2005. I did a brief assessment with RoSPA earlier in the year and following on from that I plan to do some form of 'advanced' training next year. Is it worth doing ? Looking for some information from the knowledgable forum members out there. So which organisation is better IAM or RoSPA and why? Great prices and discounts available. They have the graded pass system, plus retests every 3 years which helps keep your standards up (the IAM is a one-off). A RoSPA gold is the highest civilian driving standard available and the holder will be a master of his or her art. Great prices and discounts available. RoSPA is also a charity and mainly concerned, as its name suggests, with promoting road safety. OK Guys, the old f@rt is thinking again of trying the advanced route. Re: IAM or RoSPA?? Joining a local RoSPA or IAM group will give you access to advanced tuition over a time period that suits you, to get you ready for an assessment at the end of your training. Bike Chat Forums Index-> General Bike Chat-> General Bike Chat ROSPA or IAM? Theses days IAM, RoSPA and all DVSA standards are based on a national standard. I enjoyed the instruction, and I think I'm probably a better rider for it. UK Riders - IAM/ROSPA. Working through a national network of groups like Glasgow North Group of Advanced Motorists the IAM is uniquely positioned to help improve the skills and understanding of UK road users whether they be drivers, riders or cyclists. Motorcycle instructor / advanced radio and Bluetooth training systems. Not that I've had any real experience of IAM riding, but from what little I've heard and seen, the IAM seems to put more emphasis on following the IAM RoSPA or IAM? The cost of the advanced driving test in a car for drivers 26 years and over is £67.00 inc VAT. The IAM is a charitable organisation set up to improve driving standards voluntarily. I would say that purely on the coaching side, ROSPA has a few things going for it. I'd never heard of RoSPA when I was into getting some advanced tuition. We are fully supportive of the aims of the IAM and RoSPA, but passing the test is just the first stage. - Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) - DriveTech (DriveTech are part of the AA. I'm sure people have a wide ranging experience of different organisations and what they have to offer and I was hoping that people might advise what might be the best course of action for me next, as someone who has only been riding for less than a year? Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) IAM RoadSmart courses are generally regarded as the most respected and recognised post-test course. I'll try seeing them both on the side, maybe even slip out when I'm done riding IAM and see if RoSPA fancy a quickie. You may be able to access these courses through your work. In essence this is a rhetorical question and difficult, if not impossible, to set out in a written response. IAM Roadsmart and RoSPA both play an important part in advanced motorcycling. A “normal” IAM pass would get you roughly a RoSPA Bronze or Silver depending on the quality of the drive and who you ask. Are any of the people on here members of IAM/ROSPA. Sums up my thoughts exactly, the IAM was a good start, but I want to go further. RoSPA Bronze RoSPA Silver / IAM entry level RoSPA Gold / IAM F1RST Masters Pass Masters Distinction One other question that remains unanswered is how large are the differences between each of the minimum standards. by Den » Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:20 . Not just getting the car and/or caravan from A - B but doing so as skilfully and expertly as I can, making appropriate progress but always remaining as safe as I can be. Declaration: I enter the advanced test and refresher tests of RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders entirely at my own risk. RoADAR test is graded Bronze, Silver, Gold. of 3 years, before you could sit the advanced test? GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike IAM or RoSPA 22-04-11, 16:14. - Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial The level of saving will vary depend on the insurance company and training certificate, but you could lower the price by around 10-15%. This test is more aimed towards fleet clients) There are 2 tests that more aimed towards approved driving instructors (ADI'S) and are based on DVSA standards: - DIAmond Advanced Motorists We still haven't addressed the problem of actually retesting a significant proportion of 91,000 members every 3 or 5 years. What cannot be enforced is the standard of delivery of an individual instructor/observer when the assessor is not there. It … « Reply #10 on: 02 March, 2012, 09:12:57 AM » There are quite a few good courses out there...but they all cost, with the IAM and RoSPA once you join the tuition is free...Trainees on the bike side are asked to make a donation to the running costs of the tutor, but apart from that, we, as tutors, we give up our time for free. Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Oddometer: 304 Location: London, UK. 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