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Joining the Institute of Advanced Motorists NZ: tips for passing your test

The Institute of Advanced Motorists is a UK-based organisation, founded in 1956, which developed an advanced driving framework from the police driving manual. It is also in operation in other countries such as Australia and New Zealand. While it has

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IAM calls for more transparent safety rating on motorcycle clothing

In the UK the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for a standardised safety rating for motorcycle protective clothing. In New Zealand we have standards for motorcycle helmets which constitute a minimum level of protection. In the UK there

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Becoming an Institute of Advanced Motorists member

Drive 1 I decided I should take action on my desire to become a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Driving instructor Carl Winter who works at St John’s Driving Academy in Whangarei suggested it to me and I

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