Recommendations for a IAM group in the Oldham area?

[CHIEF]

I have been looking at this recently and was wondering if there is a group of IAM in the Oldham area, or an equivalent group.

How do i start, do i just start turning up at the meetings?

I'm pretty nervous to say the least with regards to someone scrutinizing my driving as like most whilst i consider myself pretty competant i have no doubt i've picked up some bad habits over the years.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

[Vaux]

CHIEF said:

I have been looking at this recently and was wondering if there is a group of IAM in the Oldham area, or an equivalent group.

How do i start, do i just start turning up at the meetings?

I'm pretty nervous to say the least with regards to someone scrutinizing my driving as like most whilst i consider myself pretty competant i have no doubt i've picked up some bad habits over the years.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Rochdale?
http://www.rochdaleadvancedmotorists.org/
Stockport?
http://www.stockportadvancedmotorists.org.uk/

You can browse other IAM groups here:
http://www.iam.org.uk/iamgroupsdirectory/

You could turn up, or call one of the contacts on the web sites. They'll explain how the group works etc.

[CHIEF]

Cheers mate for that.

Very much appreciated.

[waremark]

Don't be nervous. Whoever takes you out is bound to have experienced drivers worse than you, and you will be making him feel good if he sees that he can help you improve!

[CHIEF]

Ok cheers for that.

What are the weekly meetings like?

Having had a quick butchers i've found a local group that meets every Sunday literally 10 minutes away.

http://www.wpg-iam.com/index.htm

I think i'll get in touch.

[Vaux]

CHIEF said:

Ok cheers for that.

What are the weekly meetings like?

Having had a quick butchers i've found a local group that meets every Sunday literally 10 minutes away.

http://www.wpg-iam.com/index.htm

I think i'll get in touch.

They appear to run a fixed length course (some groups allocate one Observer to you for the duration). You'll probably get a different Observer each week who will sit and watch your driving and give handy hints on how to get to test standard.
They start with a demonstration drive so you'll be able to see the sort of standard of driving required to pass the test (which isn't too onerous).
I'd give that contact person a call to chat about what happens.