Cambridge Advanced Motorists CAM IAM

Cambridge Advanced Motorists CAM IAM CAMIAM is the Cambridge group of the IAM. “Advanced Driving” is simply ordinary, day-to-day road driving, done to a higher level of skill and confidence.

We are a group of volunteers who offer driver training for anyone aiming to pass the IAM's "Skill for Life" Advanced Driving test. It's a bit like an ‘A level qualification over and above the ‘O level’ / GCSE L-plate test. Some assume it’s to do with high speed, skid pans, handbrake turns, and so on. We do occasionally organise group trips to skid pans, but this is not part of the normal process.

Guidance is given by trained volunteer ‘Observers’ organised by local groups such as CAM. The essence of learning advanced driving is that you go out with an observer for several drives (adding up to around 12 hours) during which the observer will help you in the techniques necessary to pass the IAM test. This process is what the IAM calls “Skill for Life”. There is a cost but there is payback too – in terms of reduced car wear, plus the IAM has it’s own insurance scheme which can result in significant reductions (but not, sadly, for under 19’s). The real payback is in being a more capable, confident and safe driver. On average eight people are killed every day on UK roads alone. Every single day. Advanced Driving reduces the chances of you being involved in any accident let alone a fatal one. What price is that worth? More or less than one year’s TV licence? If you are interested in Skill For Life you can get more details from the IAM website (www.iam.org), from our own website (www.camiam.org.uk), or HQ’s central phone number 0845 126 8600


Cambridge Advanced Motorists also operate a scheme we call “Drive On”. This allows up to three shorter runs with an observer for a fee of £33. This scheme has no test and no ‘qualification’. It is intended either as a ‘taster’ for advanced driving, or if you are someone looking for a little guidance from an independent observer. Maybe you are unsure of motorway driving; looking for tips for town driving; want to drive more economically, or just want to be a little more relaxed when driving. For more details on this scheme, please see www.camiam.org.uk


Our Observers are periodically examined by Senior Observers, and the group organises Observer Training Days with the help of “Class 1” Police-qualified drivers. All observers are volunteers and receive nothing of the Skill for Life fee – that fee covers admin, some insurance, the test itself and your IAM membership.

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What is Advanced Driving?

“Advanced Driving” is simply ordinary, day-to-day road driving, done to a higher level of skill and confidence. It's a bit like an ‘A level qualification over and above the ‘O level’ / GCSE L-plate test. Some assume it’s to do with high speed, skid pans, handbrake turns, and so on. We do occasionally organise group trips to skid pans, but this is not part of the normal process. Guidance is given by trained volunteer ‘Observers’ organised by local groups such as CAM. The essence of learning advanced driving is that you go out with an observer for several drives (adding up to around 12 hours) during which the observer will help you in the techniques necessary to pass the IAM test. This process is what the IAM calls “Skill for Life”. There is a cost but there is payback too – in terms of reduced car wear, plus the IAM has it’s own insurance scheme which can result in significant reductions (but not, sadly, for under 19’s). The real payback is in being a more capable, confident and safe driver. On average eight people are killed every day on UK roads alone. Every single day. Advanced Driving reduces the chances of you being involved in any accident let alone a fatal one. What price is that worth? More or less than one year’s TV licence? If you are interested in Skill For Life you can get more details from the IAM website (www.iam.org), from our own website (www.camiam.org.uk), or HQ’s central phone number 0845 126 8600 Cambridge Advanced Motorists also operate a scheme we call “Drive On”. This allows up to three shorter runs with an observer for a fee of £33. This scheme has no test and no ‘qualification’. It is intended either as a ‘taster’ for advanced driving, or if you are someone looking for a little guidance from an independent observer. Maybe you are unsure of motorway driving; looking for tips for town driving; want to drive more economically, or just want to be a little more relaxed when driving. For more details on this scheme, please see www.camiam.org.uk Our Observers are periodically examined by Senior Observers, and the group organises Observer Training Days with the help of “Class 1” Police-qualified drivers. All observers are volunteers and receive nothing of the Skill for Life fee – that fee covers admin, some insurance, the test itself and your IAM membership.