As a Full Member of CWCAM, we offer refresher training on an annual basis.. If not a member, you may want to consider our “Mature Driver Review” for £65– Renew your confidence– Get a trusted second opinion– Sharpen your skills– Reassure your familyMore details: https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses/mature-driver-review
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Apr
Apr
THE story behind mystery road signs and markings that appeared alongside some of Scotland’s best biking routes – and that have been intriguing motorcyclists over the past year – has been revealed by research scientists. It turns out that the features – on roadside poles and on the road surface – are part of a trailblazing new […]
03
Mar
Mar
Rider coaching – 12th April 2021, followed by Car Coaching – 17th May 2021. These above are the earliest dates agreed with IAM on 3/3/2021, and won’t come forward, but could go back if Government Guidelines change
14
Feb
Feb
Recognising that practical Coaching has been interupted(Covid-19) for many months, some online training has been made available: “Associate Choices” These focused modules are designed to help you refresh your knowledge and prepare for our return to on-road training. Learn more https://www.iamroadsmart.com/campaign-pages/end-customer-campaigns/associate-choices
08
Dec
Dec
Find minutes from our 2020 AGM Covid-19 restrictions determined that this would be a first for CWCAM; being undertaken using ZOOM AGM Minutes 2020
24
Jul
Jul
We’ve had occasion between various Lockdowns to return to some restricted Coaching sessions while following Covid-19 hygiene safeguards. If we are in a position where we’ve opened up Coaching It is up to each individual Associate and Observer to consider their personal risk and to decide whether they are willing to participate in Advanced coaching […]
17
Mar
Mar
In this article, which applies to both car drivers and motorcycle riders, I will discuss: Corner Force Slip Angles The Rolling Cone Effect Lateral Force Shear Stress in the Contact Patch Dynamic Stability for a motorcycle in a bend Negative and Positive Slip Forces Drifting It is hoped that both Observers and Associates obtain a better […]
24
Jul
Jul
Why does a motorcycle sit up and run straight under heavy front braking? This article, which is in two parts, explains why: • Part A: This gives a non-technical description of what happens; • Part B: This gives a more technical description of what happens, and why it happens. Those interested in ‘what happens’ should […]
24
Feb
Feb
The test is the culmination of your training, it is your opportunity to show how good you are and justify your observer’s faith in you. A little bit of nerves can be a good thing. Stay focused and try to enjoy it. The perfect driver has not yet been discovered but how close are you? […]
24
Feb
Feb
Mobile communication and GPS is becoming more commonplace in cars, this hand-out offers advice for using this technology to complement your driving. It is not exhaustive but touches on the following areas: Satellite Navigation; Mobile Phones and the Internet. Click for more