Costs...

How much does it all cost?

For the full Skill For Life package it will cost £139 and you will use your own car. Allow for your fuel costs too.


Here's the SFL cost breakdown:

• One charge of £139 buys associate membership of MAM, a copy of "How to be an Advanced Driver", a copy of the IAM "Advanced Driving" members magazine, the IAM Test fee, and the remainder of the first year's subscription to the IAM upon passing your test.

• When you pass your test, you automatically become a full member of MAM. Our subscription runs from January to December, so you will be invited to continue your membership with MAM by renewing your subscription at the beginning of each new calendar year.

• We recommend you also get hold of a copy of the Police driver's manual, "Roadcraft", which can be purchased from any good bookshop. Alternatively, we have a copy in our library.

If you are interested in joining us, or if you are unsure about whether you have slipped into bad habits since passing your driving test, please contact us for a FREE observed run. One of our observers will be more than happy to speak to you about your driving habits and will let you know if you could benefit from joining the IAM.

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FAQs

• Can cars be hired?
  
  No. We are not a driving school.
• What's the difference between IAM and MAM costs?

Membership of MAM group costs £12 per year, but this is only payable after you have passed your test.  MAM's year runs from January to December and that is when your membership subscription will be due. If you pass your test in March, then you will get almost a year's free membership. However, if you pass your test in October, then oops, the year-end is up and you will only get a few weeks.  Note, that to be a full member of MAM, you must also be a full member of the IAM, and this will cost you £30 per year (£28 if you pay by Direct Debit).

• Possible savings (insurance, dealer discounts)
  
  Discuss this with your insurance company or join the IAM Surety scheme
• How can potential members pay (cheque / CC / etc and to whom?)
  
  IAM HQ payments can be made by cheque or credit card direct to the IAM with your SFL form. MAM accepts cheques or cash paid to ‘Melksham and District Advanced Motorists’ via the Treasurer. Once you have passed the IAM test, MAM will invite you to complete a Standing Order form for automatic payment of £12 each year from your bank. By using a Standing Order rather than Direct Debit, you retain control over payments to MAM.