Borders Group of Advanced Motorists

 

 

Group no. 6084 affiliated to The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) ~ Registered Scottish Charity SC023509

 

 

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Introduction to the Group

The Borders Group of Advanced Motorists started life in 1980 as the "Borders Better Driving Group".

In 1982 the Group was accepted into membership of The Institute of Advanced Motorists, and has been representing the interests of the Institute in the Scottish Borders ever since.

In 2003 a motorcycle section came into being with the enthusiastic support of existing and new members.  The first motorcycle test pass was achieved in 2004, and a separate motorcycle Group was formed in June 2006.


Our aims

The aims of the Group are to


Who are we?

The members of the Group represent a very wide cross section of Borders life in terms of background, occupation, age, geographic location, and motoring experience.  Their are two main categories of membership:


What do we do?

Our activities focus on:

*   In a "demonstration" drive one of our Observers will take you out (for up to half an hour), let you see what's involved and give you an explanation of what Advanced Motoring is about.

 

** In an "assessment" drive one of our Observers will accompany you in your car, offer practical advice on your performance, and suggest where improvements could be  made.  The 

     Observer might even persuade you to join the Group!


When do we meet?

We meet at 19.30 on the first Tuesday of some months, either at our current "home" base, Old Parish and St. Paul's Church, Galashiels, or at a venue appropriate to the theme of the chosen topic.  For the current listing of events, click here.

Applicants for advanced driving are offered a one-day introductory course covering the theory.  The introductory courses take place at least twice a year, according to demand.

To make a reservation on the next available course, you must first purchase the Institute of Advanced Motorists "Skill for Life" package.  You can contact the Membership Secretary on 01896-850759 for further information and a membership pack, or purchase online through the Institute's website.  Once you have purchased the package, you can elect to become a member of the Borders Group of Advanced Motorists, and your place on our next course will be reserved.

 

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