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The Advanced
Motorist's benchmark of excellence is 360° vigilance and
observation at all times, in order to be in the "right road
position, travelling at the right speed in the right gear”. This
involves intelligent anticipation of potential hazards and
rapidly changing or complex traffic conditions, as well as being
able to stop safely in
the distance they can see to be clear. Advanced
Motorists usually have no collision history at all and their
standards of skill, safety and smoothness are exemplary.
Enthusiasm and technical skill in handling a motor vehicle under
all conditions are their hallmarks.
Advanced Motorists
are thus safer, more competent drivers because of their aptitude
for concentration, constant care and unfailing courtesy to other
road users.
WHO IS
ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP?
Men and women with reasonable driving experience and who hold a
current Bermuda Driving Licence are eligible. You become an
Associated Member first and must take the Institute’s Advanced
Driving Test, for which the pass mark is 75%. It is thus normally
desirable to take the Advanced/Defensive Driving Course, as
preparation for the Test.
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS FOR
MEMBERSHIP,
COURSES & TESTS?
Application forms and further details for all the above are
available from the BIAM Secretary via email:
info@biam.bm or by
writing to the BIAM Secretary at PO Box HM 1837, Hamilton HM HX.
Or click here to download the
application form.
MEMBERSHIP AND TEST FEES
The Annual Subscription for Full
Membership is $25.00. Full Membership is only
awarded to those who have passed the Test.
For those who have not taken the
Advanced/Defensive Driving Course, there is a fee of $35.00
for the Test, which should be enclosed with the Test Application
Form.
FULL
MEMBER BENEFITS
Full
Members can obtain reduced insurance premiums from selected
insurance companies, on production of a
CURRENT BIAM Full Membership Card
AND a copy of their Test
Certificate. A further 10% discount is normally offered,
on top of any “No Claims” or other
discounts you already receive.
BIAM ACTIVITIES
BIAM meets six times a year, at 7.30 pm on the second
Thursday in January (AGM), March, May, July, September, and
November, at the
TB Cancer & Health Association,
Point Finger Road, Paget.
A
wide range of topics is covered by guest speakers or specialists,
many of whom are also BIAM Members. Recent topics have included Road
Safety Council developments; drivers’ eyesight and hand-eye
coordination; night driving skills; electric vehicles; emergency
services; in-car video; laser gun use; GPS tracking; motor
insurance; transport policy; routine preventive vehicle maintenance;
accident investigation. No meetings are held during the August and
December vacation periods.
OTHER BENEFITS
Advanced Motorists reveal a tested confidence (not the cocky
overconfidence commonly seen) in using road space wisely and
courteously when handling complex traffic situations. They apply
a critical, ongoing assessment of their own driving standards
and powers of observation. Their fuel consumption and repair
bills are measurably less because of smooth, controlled
acceleration/deceleration techniques and avoidance of harsh or
unnecessary braking. They have increased vehicle sympathy, a
better understanding of its road handling dynamics under varying
conditions and apply routine preventive maintenance.
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