** New Offers For Spring 2024 **
Limited Time Offer
We now have funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire.
For the first 10 young drivers under the age of 25, on taking the test they will receive £175 refund. This may increase to the full amount of the cost in due course, to match the price increase.
For motorcyclists, the PCC will refund £100 to the first 15 riders who take the test.
The refund is subject to the candidates reaching a test standard, and, taking the IAM test.
Testemonials...
Dec 2022 – After attending a confidence building session the following extract from a lovely letter was sent in..
7th December 2021 “The experience was a very pleasant one. Geoff put me at ease every lesson and explained the course very well, every step of the way.
I achieved a better understanding of my road positioning, road hazard awareness, and that doiing things the right/safe way can also be quicker.
The first two weeks were difficult getting myself into the IAM mindset. But after week three I understood the course a lot more and really enjoyed my time.”
Rating: Excellent
12th July 2021 “What prompted you to join our IAM group: Wanting to improve road sense and become a safer rider.
Geoff was very knowledgeable, and took the time to explain in detail the rationale behind the various techniques. With clear instruction and guidance my riding has improved considerably, making me a more considerate and safer road user.
Overall an excellent experience, and with over 20 years riding experience I didn’t realise how much I still had to learn. The training is something that will stay with me and I will benefit from every time I’m on the road, regardless of mode of transport.”
Rating: Excellent
26th July 2021 “Improved my riding skills and became a better, safer motorcyclist.
Really enjoyed riding with Geoff. Very knowledgeable. Put at ease. Assessed positives and negatives, incremental areas to work on each ride out. Steady progress up to point where I was ready for test.
The course has provided me with a system which I can use to continually self assess and improve my riding skills. Thank you to Geoff for his time and expert advice.”
Important - Highway Code changes
New highway code changes here.
Advanced Motorists
Our group provides a variety of advanced and safer driving schemes and assessments for motor cyclists, car and HGV drivers.
The group meets at 10:00am on the third Sunday of the month now at Peak Village car Park off Chatsworth Road, Rowsley. On the right when entering the car park, for guidance sessions. Associate Members can use these sessions to go on observed runs with any of the observers.
Free assessment drives for local motorists and riders are provided for non-members.
Similar sessions are also conducted at 10:00am on the second Sunday of the month at the Yonderman Cafe car park, on the A623 at Wardlow Mires, between Stoney Middleton and Tideswell. Meetings there only in March to October. Not during winter months.
During the summer period (May to September) Guidance Sessions will be held at 7pm at The Duke William, Church Street, Matlock on the second Monday of every month. We may not have speakers or planned events every month, but it gives us chance to meet socially, and have rides out and drive checks. There is somewhere to go if it‟s bad weather and refreshments are available
Club meetings are held during October to April on the second Monday of each month at The Duke William, Starkhomes, Nr Matlock from 7:30pm. These social events include talks and presentations relating to motoring, annual quiz and AGM.
Talk and Presentation on Advanced Motorists
The group can provide a speaker with powerpoint presentation of images, sound and video on advanced motoring