DHA Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Oh and perfect overtake needs a lot of BHP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Disagree. When I was learning to drive in my mums 1.0L Polo the craft of overtaking was timing the run up, the dive out, nip in etc. I felt more satisfaction from "nailing" some of them than when I've been able to whip past with just a squeeze of throttle. p.s. The opening post really reinforces the stereotypical IAM driver i.e. I AM. It seems the don't teach class or underplaying things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malagus Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Last week I had a lovely chav in a battered 306 with more dents than BHP execute what he must've thought was a great overtake, judging by the grin on his face as he trudged past me. Thing was, it was on a blind corner on double lines. Every time I drive the alfa (burnt orange 147) I think it seems to attract dickheads with a point to prove. When the boys with proper performance cars roll up, they are either content to stick to my pace (i'm not a sunday driver but nor do I go everywhere like i'm sat on a wasp nest) or to wait for a proper overtaking opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Someone I work with is a driver there. We all take the piss out of his toy trainset he drives. you play with planes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIDYDUBS Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 No he only drives on the driveway, only on the driveway on a Saturday always slow on the driveway................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 p.s. The opening post really reinforces the stereotypical IAM driver i.e. I AM. It seems the don't teach class or underplaying things. Having been an IAM driver myself, I couldn't disagree more. Mind you, they're not overly great at teaching good driving either. I realised (too late) that they're more for teaching bad drivers how not to be a complete f*cking liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 you play with planes Yes my professional train set has far bigger and far more expensive trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Having been an IAM driver myself, I couldn't disagree more. Mind you, they're not overly great at teaching good driving either. I realised (too late) that they're more for teaching bad drivers how not to be a complete f*cking liability. You don't agree that it reflects the stereotypical IAM driver? Perhaps coz you were* one you can't see it. * - Once you've passed IAM then you're qualified for life....or do you mean you let your membership lapse? p.s. I'm RoSPA (bike) hence I'm obliged to take the pi55 outta IAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 What I don't get about IAM drivers is the need to put stickers in the windscreen or metal badges on their cars, like people used to put AA or RAC badges on their cars to say "look, I'm covered for when my shoddy car breaks down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I agree. I'm not sure if some perceive it as a "Get Out of Jail" card. i.e. they expect plod to be more leniant on them. In some cases it's true. If you're just pressing on and simply going over the limit but there's no hazards etc, they now that you know what you're doing and there's more chance they will either have a quiet word or just let you get on with it......but you don't need a sticker for that. They can tell by how you do it. It can work the other way around. If Plod pull you, then they maybe think you should know better since you've had the training. I know one guy who got pulled on his bike for doing something silly. The first thing plod said to him was "Did you buy that bike with the IAM sticker already on it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 You don't agree that it reflects the stereotypical IAM driver? Perhaps coz you were* one you can't see it. To me, the stereotypical IAM driver wouldn't dare embark on an overtake, safe or otherwise, and quite often is the type of driver that sticks mechanically to the "system" because they lack any natural aptitude or car sympathy in their driving. The self righteousness isn't an attractive trait either. * - Once you've passed IAM then you're qualified for life....or do you mean you let your membership lapse? I've let my membership lapse. I don't particularly agree you should be 'qualified' for life either - people soon drop back into bad habits. p.s. I'm RoSPA (bike) hence I'm obliged to take the pi55 outta IAM Ah, that explains it then. From the type of people I see outside supermarkets, the RoSPA (car) lot aren't much different to IAM - generally retired Daily Mail readers who like to think they're superior in some way. Having said all that, I don't think we should criticise IAM and RoSPA per se (just the stereotype members ) - what they're trying to do is a positive thing, and they tend to attract drivers who wouldn't spend the money on private tuition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 What I don't get about IAM drivers is the need to put stickers in the windscreen or metal badges on their cars. After I passed my IAM test I put a sticker in my windscreen. But I removed it after my first accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Having said all that, I don't think we should criticise IAM and RoSPA per se (just the stereotype members ) Bang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Bit hard when you don't quote the big you were talking about:rolleyes: Your lengthy first post in this thread. Brevity, man, brevity ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Think it's lost on him TDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Has he left already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Probably in a ditch, or backwards through a hedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Your lengthy first post in this thread. Brevity, man, brevity ! I didn't need to be brave, I saw the opportunity and went for it like a tiger to it's prey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Man Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I love Flynn....just pissed myself reading this thread....Oh and in my opinion his writing style and grammar throughout this thread lead me believe he`s not quite the teenage hoodlum he`d like us to think he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Flynn is a fake. Own up, who are you. I wouldn't put it past tdk, he works alone and needs office banter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Maxy, I can assure you, it's not me ! Even my creations aren't this bad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I didn't need to be brave, I saw the opportunity and went for it like a tiger to it's prey. you halfwit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 you halfwit ! This+++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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