A Very Warm Welcome to our Website!Just by being here, you have already shown a commitment to improving your Driving/Riding skills, and we congratulate you for taking decisive action, and we know that even just reading through will doubtless find some "Golden Nuggets" that you will be able to use…and if you register your details you will receive one of our two FREE e-books, jam-packed full of driving/riding tips.
So is it OK if we start by dispelling a few old "stereotypes" that still seems to exist in some quarters?
You see there are still those who think that IAM members are bearded, "tut tutting" finger wagging old codgers who pass unfavorable comments every time they see a bike with a race can or a modified car? WRONG!
At Telford & Wrekin Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists (TWAMM), we do keep a few tame beardy types for their wisdom and knowledge, but within our membership there are people from all walks of life and age groups, an increasing number of whom are women.
Yes of course we have "Touring Riders" and "Classic Car enthusiasts" within our ranks, and we also have plenty of members who own more "sports" orientated machines and (shock, horror!) some IAM members even modify their cars…and ALL are equally welcomed!!
TWAMM are one of many IAM groups around the UK. We aim to continually improve our skills and socialise with similarly minded people.
In simple terms, we"re just a bunch of (mostly!) normal people that enjoy driving and biking to the full.
In short, we don"t care what you own, but we do care how you use it!
Training and safety of all road users is our first priority, but we also hold regular evening and weekend motorcycle social ride-outs, visit places and events you might not otherwise get to, hold BBQs and other social events, and plan to have weekend"s away for 2011…and much more!
The process of becoming an Advanced Rider or Driver often seems either daunting, or to some, and as mentioned earlier, the image of IAM members being either grey haired pipe smokers, or an experienced elite with no time for anyone except themselves could not be further from the truth.
Whether you chose to join with us, or train elsewhere, you must agree that our congested roads are becoming an increasingly dangerous place to be, so don"t you owe it to yourself (and your family) to "raise your game" to ensue that you possess the skills and confidence to rise above the pack?
The alternative is to ignore the sad statistics and do nothing, as opposed to taking action towards ensuring that you do not become one of them!
For the motorcyclists amongst us, we represent just 2.6% of the UK road using population… but around 20% of those Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) and are 50 times more likely to become a casualty than a car driver.
For those who prefer to travel on four (or more wheels), more than 75% of the above KSI incidents involve other vehicles and two thirds of those incidents were caused by a right of way violation on the part of the driver of the other vehicle.
Break the mould, not bodies! Learn a system of safer road use. Become an Associate working towards completing the "Skills for Life" programme and IAM accreditation as a better, more confident and safer user of our increasingly busy roads.
The IAM Skill for Life package contains everything you need to get your driving skills up to speed. The package includes:
- An initial assessment with an IAM voluntary observer from a local IAM Group
- On-road sessions conducted with a qualified advanced Observer
- The definitive guide to advanced driving/riding techniques "How to be a better driver" and "How to be a better rider" Membership of your local IAM group (TWAMM), with invitations to group events
- Full preparation for your Advanced Driving/Riding Test
- Your Advanced Test with a qualified examiner
- An IAM Advanced Driving/Riding Certificate on passing the test
- 12-month membership of the national IAM, which includes:-
- Our award winning membership magazine "Advanced Driving"
- Access to a host of membership benefits, privileges and discounts
- Special insurance discounts and policy cover once you have passed your test
As a charitable organisation, this whole "Skill for Life" package is available for only £139.
So when would today be a good time to purchase our “Skills for Life” programme now please go to the
IAM online e-shop.