IAM Observer Qualification

IAM and Group Admin Questions

(Based on the May 2008 Edition of the Group Handbook & Observer Handbooks)

Question Number /
Question and Multi-Choice Answer
Tick [ ] Box as appropriate for your answer
1 / What are the main objects of the Institute of Advanced Motorists as detailed in the Group Handbook, Section 1.1?
[ ] (a)Represent the views of Members to Government bodies.
[ ] (b)Improve the Standard of Driving / Riding.
[ ] (c)Assist the Public to improve their advanced skills.
[ ] (d)Establish a test to the highest standard in the country.
2 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.4.1, refers to making available to current IAM members “an opportunity to undertake a beneficial learning experience, that positively supports the IAM policy of improving driving standards for advancement of road safety”. What does this refer to?
[ ] (a)Voluntary Reassessment Drive.
[ ] (b)IAM Special Assessment.
[ ] (c)IAM Driving Assessment.
[ ] (d)IAM Car/Motorcycle Test.
3 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.4.2, refers to the “ultimate Driving / Riding challenge”. What is this ?
[ ] (a)IAM Car/Motorcycle Test.
[ ] (b)IAM Special Assessment.
[ ] (c)IAM Commercial Test.
[ ] (d)IAM Driving Assessment.
4 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.5.1, refers to “Checking Associates Driving Documentation”. What should you do before an Associate signs up for a course, or undertakes their first run ?
[ ] (a)Check Associates appropriate driving documents having sought their permission.
[ ] (b)Demand to see their driving documents for checking.
[ ] (c)Check their driving licence and Insurance only.
[ ] (d)Check associates driving licence, insurance certificate and where appropriate test certificate.
5 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.5.2, refers to “Penalty points on Driving Licences” How many months should the test applicant have held a full driving licence (for that category of vehicle) before taking the IAM Test?
[ ] (a)18 months.
[ ] (b)12 months.
[ ] (c)6 months.
[ ] (d)3 months.
6 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.5.2, refers to “Test applications with convictions and/or penalty points endorsed on their licence”. If a Test Applicant is awaiting a result of Court process, be that a formal Hearing or a FPN.
What action would you take?
[ ] (a)Inform the applicant that they cannot take the IAM test until the process is completed.
[ ] (b)Inform a Group Official, who should consult with the Chief Examiner.
[ ] (c)Inform the applicant to re-apply when there are only 6 points showing on their licence.
[ ] (d)Inform the Group Secretary, who should consult with the local Examiner.
7 / Observers listed in the Observer training Manual fall into three categories, which of the following is NOT included in that list?
[ ] (a)Group Observer.
[ ] (b)Qualified Observer.
[ ] (c)Senior Observer.
[ ] (d)Chief Training Officer.
8 / The Observer Training Manual gives advice on what is required to become a “Qualified Observer”. Which of the following in INCORRECT?
[ ] (a)Be a current member of the IAM.
[ ] (b)Carried out a maximum of 10 hours observed runs with associates.
[ ] (c)Be approved by the Group Committee.
[ ] (d)Name to be held on Group Records.
9 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.1, refers to “Test results”. What procedure would you take to obtain the test result of a candidate?
[ ] (a)Approach the IAM Examiner conducting the Test.
[ ] (b)Approach IAM Head Office (Test Department).
[ ] (c)Approach the Candidate.
[ ] (d)Approach the Regional Co ordinator/ Regional Motorcycle Advisor
10 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.4.2, refers to various tests and driving/riding assessments, which of the following offers IAM members an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to the “Highest possible standard”?
[ ] (a)The IAM Fleet Training Test.
[ ] (b)The IAM Driving Assessment.
[ ] (c)The IAM Voluntary re assessment Drive.
[ ] (d)The IAM Special Assessment.
11 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.5.2, refers to “Penalty points” on driving licences. You check a driving licence of a keen 17 year old ( a new driver) and discover that there are 4 penalty points on their licence. Which of the following statements are correct?
[ ] (a)The test application will not be approved.
[ ] (b)The test application will be approved.
[ ] (c)The test application will be approved but only if no other Court or FPN are pending.
[ ] (d)There is nothing to prevent the candidate from taking their test in these circumstances.
12 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.6, refers to “IAM policy on appointing Examiners to conduct an IAM advanced test”. An Associate complains to you that there are unacceptable delays in their test date being arranged. What is the correct procedure to resolve this matter?
[ ] (a)Contact the Test Department at IAM Head Office yourself and explain the circumstances.
[ ] (b)Contact your Examiners Liaison Officer and explain the circumstances.
[ ] (c)Contact your Regional Co-ordinator and explain the circumstances.
[ ] (d)Contact the Group Secretary who will contact the Chief Examiners Office.
13 / The Group Handbook, Section 1.7.6 refers to “IAM policy on appointing Examiners to conduct IAM advanced tests”. An Associate approaches you and wishes to make a complaint about their Examiner. Which of the following is the correct procedure to deal with this matter?
[ ] (a)The Group Secretary should contact the Chief Examiners office ASAP.
[ ] (b)The Associate should send full details of the complaint in writing to the Chief Examiner.
[ ] (c)The Group Chairperson should send full details of the complaint in writing to the Chief Executive.
[ ] (d)The Examiners Liaison Officer should send full details of the complaint in writing to the Chief Examiner.
14 / The Group Handbook, Section 2.2.2 (L), refers to “Disclaimers”. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
[ ] (a)The Associate should always sign a disclaimer.
[ ] (b)A disclaimer should be signed by the Associate and countersigned by the Observer.
[ ] (c)A disclaimer of any kind should not be signed by anyone.
[ ] (d)A disclaimer should be included in the Associate enrolment form where it is signed, this protects the Observer if they forget to notify the Associate on Observed runs
15 / A friend approaches you and knowing that you are already a member of the IAM and asks you about the cost of the “Skill for Life“ package, what would you inform them? CAR or Motorcycle
Car Motorcycle
[ ] (a)£79 (if under 26). [ ] (a) £89 ( if under 26)
[ ] (b)£65. [ ] (b) £65
[ ] (c)£85. [ ] (c) £85
[ ] (d)£99. [ ] (d) £109
16 / Which of the following are compulsory parts of the IAM Test?
[ ] (a)Cockpit drill and moving brake test.
[ ] (b)Reversing or other manoeuvre.
[ ] (c)Commentary.
[ ] (d)Motorway Driving.
17 / The IAM test last for approximately how long?
[ ] (a)Two and a half hours.
[ ] (b)Two hours.
[ ] (c)One hour.
[ ] (d)One and a half hours.
18 / The Group Handbook, Section 5.4.4, refers to the “responsibilities of Regional Coordinators” (RCo’s) and Regional Motorcycle Advisors (RMa’s) how they advise the Chief Executive on matters. Which of the following matters does not fall within their remit?
[ ] (a)Formation of Sub-Groups.
[ ] (b)Problems amongst Members.
[ ] (c)The quality of Group Observers.
[ ] (d)Organise the Regional Liaison Forums.
19 / The Group Handbook, Section 5.6.3, refers to “IAM Group Achievement Awards”, which of the following criteria’s are taken into consideration when selecting the winners
[ ] (a)Percentage increase in tests over the last four years
[ ] (b)Tests per Observer.
[ ] (c)Newsletters.
[ ] (d)Any of the above.
20 / What is the current number of Full Members of the Institute?
[ ] (a)Less than 50,000
[ ] (b)Between 50,000 and 100,000
[ ] (c)Over 100,000

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