Associates and Members

When you join the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) “Skills for Life” programme you will become an Associate Member of DAM. Associates are more than welcome to join in all the groups activities except they cannot vote at the annual general meetings. When an associate passes the IAM advanced test they will become a (full) member of DAM and IAM

Costs

The IAM Skills for Life programme costs just £109 and includes your first year’s membership of DAM as an associate member. DAM membership is only £5.00 per year payable in January. (If you happen to join the Skills for Life programme after August 1st your DAM membership will extend through the following year)

To keep your full membership of DAM when you have passed your test you must also remain a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The annual membership fee for IAM is currently £23.00 by Direct Debit.

Joining

The preferred method of joining is through the IAM Website which will also probably be the easiest and quickest.

or by contacting the DAM membership secretary on the “Contact Us” page,

or by writing to
The Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM House
510 Chiswick High Road
LONDON W4 5RG

Why Join?

• To become an advanced rider.

Why Should I Do That?

• Well, it's fun and you should become a safer, smoother and possibly even a faster rider.
• Learn to get the best from your bike and enjoy your riding more.
• The observers and senior observers who train you have been trained by police advanced riders.

Benefits

Your Riding Style Will Improve

• After applying the principles of PYAMT, the coaching from your Observer and after passing the IAM motorcycle test your riding style and attitude will have changed. As an Advanced Rider you will be in the correct position, travelling at the correct speed, in the correct gear to negotiate any hazard or obstacle you meet. Your riding will be smoother and safer and done with style and ease. Your confidence will have improved dramatically.
• As a member of Durham Advanced Motorcyclists you may be invited to become an Observer. You will be able to exchange ideas and riding tips with other advanced riders.

Insurance Companies Will Offer You Discounts

• Many insurance companies recognise the fact that an Advanced Rider is much less likely to have an accident than the average rider. The IAM now offers its own insurance via a brokerage firm and several leading insurers. This scheme can offer significant benefits.

Your Bike Will Last Longer

• With your smoother riding style and improved use of gears, brakes and engine the consumable items such as brake pads, chains/sprockets and fuel will go further.

Your Pillion Passenger Will Notice The Difference

• Your pillion will notice the difference in your advanced riding style. Your improved observation skills and bike control will make their riding experience much more pleasurable.

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