Observer Resources

IAM RoadSmart have issued an Observers Handbook to all Observers, all new Observers are provided with a copy from Group Stock.  In addition there is a copy of this manual on line which you can view by clicking this link.  The link will take you to the IAM RoadSmart website where you will need to log-on with your own username and password.

There are a number of resources available to MYAM Group Observers.  The links below will download the relevant document.  Click on "Download" on the right hand side.

Sample driving routes provided by Observers can be found following this link.

Observer Retests

It is essential that all Observers maintain a good level of skills to deliver the Advanced Driver course effectively.  To ensure that standards are maintained all Observers are encouraged to have a periodic Skill Check run with another Observer.  There is no defined requirement for this but you will know if your Observing Skills are becoming rusty.  Use the regular Skill Check sessions for this if you find yourself without an Associate to take out.

IAM RoadSmart require all National Observers to take a retest every 5 years.  The format of the retest is similar to the initial test so should be familiar.  Local Observer Assessors are retested every 3 years.

There is no current IAM RoadSmart requirement for Local Observers to be reassessed.  MYAM however require that each Local Observer takes a Skill check run with an Associate and Local Observer Assessor once every 3 years, ideally done at a skill check session.  A reminder will be sent out when the reassessment is due.