The IAM Special Assessment offers IAM members the UK’s ultimate Advanced Driving challenge. It is a very demanding and stringent examination of driving skills and knowledge.
Nothing other than the very highest standard is expected. Applications can only be accepted from candidates who: - Have been IAM members for one year or more
- Have been “collision free” and “conviction free” for a period of 2 or more years
- Do not have more than 6 penalty points endorsed on their driving licence
- Do not have any proceedings pending against them
The IAM Special Assessment comprises: -
A short briefing by the Examiner
- Approximately 45 minutes of driving to the highest possible standard by the candidate.
- A short break to discuss the drive/ride, (the Examiner will not advise on “best practice”)
- Approximately 45 minutes further driving/riding to the highest possible standard by the candidate.
- A test of the candidate’s driving/riding and road safety theory knowledge
- Verbal feedback by the Examiner.
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Car members will be required to give a high standard, flowing commentary, unless there are special circumstances why this cannot be done (speech impediment etc.). Such special circumstances must be notified when the application is made.
If the Assessment is successfully completed, candidates will receive: - An IAM Special Assessment Certificate.
- A confidential written report giving members an analysis of the driving demonstrated and an
overall evaluation, expressed as a percentage, will be provided subsequently by the Chief Examiner.
The IAM Special Assessment is voluntary, it is not a test and those undertaking it will not pass or fail. Membership of the IAM will not be affected but only one IAM Special Assessment will be permitted in any twelve-month period. | 
