45-653: IAM RoadSmart , formerly called the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) , is a charity based in the United Kingdom, whose objective is to improve car driving standards, motorcycle riding standards, and enhance road safety by using the British police's system of car and motorcycle control. The System was devised in 1937 by racing driver Mark Everard Pepys, 6th Earl of Cottenham , to reduce accidents in police pursuits. Results between those who do and do not pass
90-542: A F1RST is awarded to those who pass their advanced test and achieve a score of 1 in virtually every category. An IAM F1RST is considered to be at least as high as standard as a RoSPA Gold . Moving up to a much higher skill level are Masters and Masters with distinction (described below). The IAM's objective is to increase road safety by improving driving standards. Many people find their increased skills bring more enjoyment to driving. The charities 3 main charitable aims are The IAM offers an advanced driving test . It
135-520: A broken wheel earlier on because of understeering on a narrow low-speed corner and hitting a kerb. Munnings's participation in the Rally di Roma Capitale was in doubt because of budget problems, but she confirmed her entry shortly before the event started. She took wins in the city stages and night stages in the Ladies' Trophy rankings but the tricky conditions led her to slip off the road and get stuck in
180-640: A co-presentation to groups around the country as well as continue young driver education work once the IAM's ambassadorial programme finished. Today none of these roles are fulfilled by any of these individuals and it seems the ambassadorial programme is no longer active within the charity. Chairmen Stuart Donald QPM was elected chair in 2021 succeeding Derek McMullan, who was elected chairman in October 2019 - taking over from Ken Kier OBE, former executive vice president of Honda Motor Europe. Current vice presidents of
225-515: A company limited by guarantee. A separate "Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists " was registered in 2006, although it rarely or never features in IAM publications. IAM is privately owned, holding no shares . It is registered as a charitable organisation in Scotland, England, and Wales. Its official purpose is to improve the standard of driving and the promotion of road traffic safety for the public benefit , in particular by (but not limited to),
270-443: A demonstration of skijoring, where a skier is towed, at speed, behind a car. In 2021, Munnings is competing in the new all-electric off-road racing championship Extreme E for Andretti United alongside teammate Timmy Hansen . In qualifying for the season-opening Desert X-Prix , she took over from Hansen with a right-rear puncture, but was able to bring the car home in 4th place on three wheels. They then went on to finish 2nd in
315-618: A former World Champion in Formula One , became President in 2006. The Chief Executive Officer is Antony Kildare who succeeded Tony Greenidge in February 2022. Tony succeeded Mike Quinton in December 2020. Mike succeeded Sarah Sillars OBE in 2018, who replaced Simon Best in 2015. Ambassadors In 2017 IAM RoadSmart had a number of Ambassadors performing various roles for the charity. Former World Rally Championship winner Paddy Hopkirk
360-620: A police Class 1 driver. This was later renamed Mature Driver Review. At the end of 2006 the organization formed the IAM Motoring Trust and took over the work of the AA Motoring Trust which had been formed by The Automobile Association in 2002. In 2010, the IAM published "How to be a better cyclist" (the third in the IAM Series, the others being "How to be a better driver" and "How to be a better rider"). However,
405-524: A police pursuit driver. The test lasts for approximately 90 minutes and covers about 30 to 40 miles (48 to 64 km) and includes urban and rural areas; and motorways and/or dual carriageways , to test the candidate in a wide range of conditions and hazards. The examiner is a serving or retired police officer who holds a Police Advanced Driving Certificate (or holds the Police Driving Instructor Certificate from
450-520: A small discount on premiums (typically 10%), but a greater insurance discount is usually found with the IAM's associated insurance company (IAM Surety). It may also appeal because the associate can improve their skill as an individual, avoiding default assumptions of risk based on statistics. It is marketed under the name Skills for Life to emphasise the purpose of preventing fatalities and enhanced skills. Research has shown advanced drivers to be safer and have better fuel efficiency too. For example,
495-667: A study by Brunel University found advanced drivers who had been through the IAM system of car control were nearly 70% better in all aspects of their driving – from steering to judging distances and speed. Earlier research by the Transport Research Laboratory that concluded drivers are less likely to crash if they have reached a measurable higher driving standard. Unpublished research by IAM Surety showed that insurance claims by IAM members were far cheaper than comparable non-IAM members, because IAM members generally didn't have big accidents. Additionally – according to
SECTION 10
#1732790807129540-656: A young age by regularly visiting her father's workplace. She was able to execute a perfect handbrake turn by thirteen and provided driving lessons to her friends on a specially constructed circuit built by her father on the family farm. To qualify for an international licence which allowed her to partake in the European Rally Championship (ERC), Munnings entered six club rally events held in Wales and Norfolk . Her father acted as instructor and co-driver. Munnings received media training from Eurosport and
585-452: Is a British rally driver. The daughter of former rally driver Chris Munnings, she currently competes in the electric off-road racing series, Extreme E , for Andretti Altawkilat XE . She has previously raced in the European Rally Championship , winning the championship's Ladies' Trophy in 2016 . She also presented Catie's Amazing Machines on the BBC television channel CBeebies . Munnings
630-517: Is no maximum. Associates use a textbook called How to be a Better Driver , which is a simplified version of the police driving manual Roadcraft . How to be a Better Driver has been criticised by some for being over simplified. Observers are not paid for their time, although motorcycle associates may reimburse their observers for fuel. (In motorcycling, the associate and observer ride their own bikes.) Observers are trained internally, but accredited though an external body. Variable quality of observers
675-468: Is run independently and does not affect the driving licence from the country where the associate lives. The test is significantly more difficult than the standard driving test but is within the reach of most drivers with the right guidance. The techniques are based on the UK police driving manual . Reasons for attempting the test include improving skills, safety or simply for fun. Motor insurers normally award
720-402: Is suspended by the government, but relevant motoring convictions must be disclosed on annual renewal of membership. In 2014, the IAM introduced master as an even higher standard of driving. Master is a big step up from the IAM entry level. The IAM Masters programme provides true "one-to-one" mentoring support and guidance, to help people achieve the highest level of civilian driving standard in
765-469: Is the driver's responsibility. In particular, motorcycle observers are advised to check they are insured for that purpose, since they ride their own bike. Unlike the standard driving test administered by the DVSA , the IAM advanced test has less pressure, because pass or fail makes no difference to the driver's licence. Rather, the IAM "test" provides the opportunity to gain assessment, guidance and tips from
810-578: The IAM RoadSmart charity. She has named the 1982 World Rally Championship runner-up Michèle Mouton as the person she idolises the most. Munnings currently lives with her family at their farm in Headcorn in Kent . When not competing in rally, she works at her parents' corporate events company. Munnings, whose original ambition was to become a vet, had her interests geared towards rallying from
855-410: The AA Motoring Trust, it is the policy and research division of road safety of the IAM. It was formed in 2006 to carry out road safety research and advocate for safer roads, drivers, and vehicles when the IAM assumed responsibility for the work of the AA Motoring Trust. The AA Motoring Trust was formed in 2002 after the demutualisation of The Automobile Association in 1999. The Trust was to carry out
900-562: The Association of Motor Insurers – there is a reduction in claims for the first four years after passing the IAM test. In short, IAM members are safer drivers. 400,000 people have attempted the advanced test, and the pass rate is around 75%. Before attempting the test, associates complete a training programme with volunteers called "observers" provided by the local group, and arranged at mutually convenient times. IAM suggest six lessons may be enough to pass, but time taken varies and there
945-625: The ERC3 category, with her new co-driver Veronica Engan. Munnings received backing from the energy drinks company Red Bull UK for the upcoming season. She was the winner of the ERC Ladies' category at Rally Liepāja 2019. In February 2020 she drove a specially prepared Bentley Continental in the GP Ice Race at Zell am See in Austria which culminated by teaming up with skier Sven Rauber for
SECTION 20
#1732790807129990-700: The IAM include former BBC Crimewatch presenter and safety campaigner Nick Ross and former transport minister Sir Peter Bottomley MP . Antony Kildare was appointed Chief Executive Officer of IAM RoadSmart in August 2022. Anyone with a full driving licence can join IAM Roadsmart as an associate member. Full membership requires passing the IAM's advanced test (but there are exemptions for people with suitable emergency services or military driving qualifications). Trainees are called associates , and instructors observers . Membership fees are paid to both head office and
1035-486: The IAM test vary in frequency of crashes on the road. The IAM was formed in 1956 and has over 77,000 members, all of whom have taken and passed an advanced test in a car, commercial vehicle or on a motorcycle. In 2006, the charity took over the work of the AA Motoring Trust, which had been established in 2002 by The Automobile Association . The charity brought its different activities and programmes together under one umbrella called IAM RoadSmart in 2016. The organization
1080-492: The UK Home Office). Tests are marked simply as a fail, pass or F1RST, and can be retaken as often as desired. It is not unusual for those who have passed to retake the test to aim for a F1RST. Once the test is passed, the candidate is an advanced driver for life – unlike RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders (RoADAR), which require a 3-yearly re-test. An IAM advanced driver is not subject to re-testing, even if their licence
1125-432: The UK business community. The IAM began a modernization programme in 2015 updating its driving standards and increasing its services. On 4 April 2016, as a result of a rebrand, the charity brought its different activities and programmes together under one umbrella brand called IAM RoadSmart. None of the changes affected its charitable status. The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited was incorporated on 10 March 1956 as
1170-415: The age of 17, she began driving on the test track with Peugeot . Munnings competed in national athletics tournaments and was talent-spotted as a dancer. She combined her academic studies with her rally career, and declined a place at university. Munnings works with former racing driver Susie Wolff on her Dare to be Different campaign which encourages more girls to take up a career in motor racing, and
1215-545: The award to swimmer Siobhan-Marie O'Connor . Named a 2017 Peugeot UK Brand ambassador, Women of the Future, Sean Edwards Foundation Ambassador and IAM Roadsmart car ambassador, Munnings remained with Saintéloc for the 2017 season , but as part of the Peugeot Rally Academy where she was partnered with José Antonio Suárez and Pepe López. Munnings said before the new season that she wanted to put into practice
1260-406: The charity at events. Paddy Hopkirk was incredibly generous with his time and represented the charity at his ambassadorial engagements with other organisations such as BMW / MINI , BRDC , Silverstone and other organisations that he dealt with when carrying out business for his company Hopkirks. Paddy also worked very closely with Young Driver Ambassador David Gallagher and together they delivered
1305-567: The charity. On rare occasions such as a project with the BRDC 's young racing drivers at Silverstone , they were all present. Maria Costello as rider ambassador did about 5 engagements per year with the charity and was mostly active at the charities skills days. Catie Munnings and Ash Hall both attended large PR events but weren't hugely active within the charity. David Gallagher was the only paid ambassador and visited IAM Groups, schools, colleges, sixth forms and universities as well as representing
1350-597: The country. Before the introduction of the IAM Masters programme, RoSPA Gold and the DIAmond Special Test were considered the highest civilian driving qualification in the UK. However, the IAM Masters is now widely recognised as the highest civilian qualification in the UK. There are two grades of Master – pass and distinction. Building on the basics of advanced driving, the Masters programme enhances
1395-468: The ditch for ten minutes, leaving her in second position in the Ladies' Trophy rankings. Munnings placed second in the Ladies' Trophy championship overall and ranked 14th in the Junior Under 27 standings. For the 2018 season , she returned to compete for Saintéloc Junior Team in the Junior Under 27 Championship for the second year in a row and also contested for the Ladies' Trophy. Munnings began
IAM RoadSmart - Misplaced Pages Continue
1440-571: The following driving skills: The advanced test is offered in variants: as an accelerated programme (within three days) called FastTrack, membership and the test only (no training), taster sessions, and assessments for drivers over 55. Motor insurance offered through IAM Surety (a trading brand of Cornmarket Insurance Services ), which expressly covers observing for IAM. Typically, the insurance discounts from IAM Surety exceed those offered to advanced drivers by other insurers. Policy and Research were formerly called IAM Motoring Trust, which incorporates
1485-569: The local group. Full membership is renewable annually at £38 to head office, and many local groups charge around £20 yearly. Associates pay £149 once to the Head Office to join, which includes the first attempt at the advanced test. Despite the name Advanced , only a few months' experience (one year in Northern Ireland, because of speed restrictions on newly qualified drivers) are necessary to become an associate. Many people report
1530-664: The operation of an advanced driving test . The institute is organized on two levels: there is a head office in Welwyn Garden City (1 Albany Place, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BT) and around 180 local groups in the UK. Other groups are in Australia, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Kenya, New Zealand, Portugal and Turkey. Local groups are largely independent, setting their own fees, meeting times and places. Some groups cater for all vehicles, while others may be car or motorcycle-only. Significant people Nigel Mansell ,
1575-680: The organisation's public interest motoring and road safety work. The activities of the AA Motoring Trust were then transferred to the newly formed IAM Motoring Trust on 31 December 2006. Charitable organisation Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.150 via cp1114 cp1114, Varnish XID 961034985 Upstream caches: cp1114 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:46:47 GMT Catie Munnings Catherine Elizabeth Munnings (born 15 November 1997)
1620-460: The organization no longer offers cycling training; this role is undertaken by Bikeability in the UK. Market research suggested the title Institute did not appeal to younger drivers, and the charity rebranded itself as "IAM Roadsmart". In 2011, reducing the queue for the advanced test itself become a priority due to growing popularity. The IAM also has a commercial subsidiary that provides occupational driver risk management products and services to
1665-538: The season by coming second in the Ladies' Trophy and fifth in the Under 27 standings at the Rallye Azores. She had a total of four victories in the Ladies' Trophy, which she took in the season's final four rounds to place second in that championship. Her results caused her to finish eighth in the Junior Under 27 Championship with four fifth-place finishes. In the 2019 championship Munnings continued to compete in
1710-526: The things she had learned from the previous year. Her first competitive run of the year came at the Rallye Açores where she retired on the fifth stage because of an accident. After securing a 68th overall finish in the 2017 Rally Islas Canarias, Munnings retired in the next rally she entered in, 2017 Rajd Rzeszowski, due to an accident. Her fourth event of the season in the 2017 Barum Rally Zlín saw her take stage class victories in spite of changing
1755-413: The value in joining the IAM early in their driving careers, because it helped them to avoid typical new driver accidents. There are four levels of IAM membership, which represent the increasing skill levels. IAM entry level is considered a foundation in advanced motoring, which is easily achievable by most people. It requires only a rudimentary grasp of the police system of driving. At a higher skill level,
1800-577: Was a criticism of the IAM, which it started to address in 2013-14 by strengthening observer training and using IMI to externally accredit observers. Some observers are professional instructors or hold the RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Instruction. There are some more senior instructors, called National Observers, in each group. As with any road situation, legality and paperwork (including licence , insurance , and vehicle inspection )
1845-483: Was an advocate for the Mature Driver Assessment and later became the charity's Mature Driver Ambassador. David Gallagher was the charities Young Driver Ambassador. Catie Munnings was the charities Driver Ambassador. Maria Costello was the charities Rider Ambassador and Ash Hall was appointed in 2018 as an ambassador for disabled drivers. The charities ambassadors had varied involvement with
IAM RoadSmart - Misplaced Pages Continue
1890-414: Was born on 15 November 1997. She is the daughter of the rally driver and instructor Chris Munnings and his wife Tracey. From the age of seven Munnings was educated at the all-girls school Kent College, Pembury , and took three A level examinations. She acted as deputy head girl , an academic, and a performing arts and music scholar. Munning grew up riding quads and old cars around her parents' farm. At
1935-493: Was coached by former rally driver Urmo Aava . Munnings made her ERC début at the Ypres Rally behind the wheel of a Peugeot 208 VTi R2 for Saintéloc Junior Team . It was at this rally that she began her partnership with the lawyer Anne Stein who was her co-driver. Munnings got one of her wheels on sodden grass and barrel rolled her car which damaged an electricity pylon. She finished 65th out of 67 drivers overall and
1980-478: Was formed in March 1956. In 2006, two new assessments were introduced: DriveCheck and RideCheck. These checks provide the opportunity to have your driving or riding ability assessed by an IAM observer. DriveCheck and RideCheck are not, however, a test. There is no pass or fail. The IAM later added DriveCheck55, which offers the opportunity for people over the age of 55 to have their driving checked and receive tips from
2025-710: Was the only woman to complete the rally. Munnings's second (and final) rally of the 2016 season in Liepāja saw her again score points by reaching the end of the event. She had accumulated enough points to win the FIA European Rally Championship Ladies' Trophy. In late 2016, Munnings was one of four athletes shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Sportswoman of the Year . At the awards ceremony on 8 December, she lost
#128871