Melksham Advanced Motorists Observer Training

Melksham Advanced Motorists is on the lookout for new Observers and current Observers who want to go on to become Senior Observers. This is an exhilarating challenge to hone in your advanced skills even further and pass that skill on to new Associates.  Please contact our Chief Observer through the Contacts page for further information.

Training Plan:

Our Chief Observer, David Major, formulates a plan each year and all current and prospective Observers and Senior Observers are invited to a session at The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, SN12 8LX. Please come along to see how you can develop your skills further and pass your skills on to others - you do not have to be an Observer, or have committed to becoming an Observer. The date for this year is to be confirmed, but it will be in July 2012 at 7:30pm.  If you would like to attend please register your interest by contacting David Major.  If you are not familiar with the Bell's location, contact David. The Agenda for the evening normally follows this format:

• Introduction and Welcome by David Major
• Introductions by Melksham Observers and the new Trainee Group Observer candidates
• Explanation of the training syllabus by David Major
• Distribution of associated Training Aids (books, stationary etc.)
• Discussions about the Road Craft manual
• Q&A from the floor, especially any issues that should be raised concerning the role and responsibilities of a Group Observer
• Our Associate Coordinator, Angela Summers, will then present how Associate Coordination works, the procedures, and associated paperwork
• A 10 minute "diary session" will then take place to set the dates for training this season
• Following the Trainee Group Observer briefing, David will discuss Senior Observer training
• Any other business

Please contact David for further information if you have an interest in Observer training.

DriveCheck

Once per year we offer a DriveCheck evening for all members where members go out on an observed run with one of our Observers.  This is an opportunity to check that you have not fallen into bad habits since passing your test.  The evening is very informal but gives you a chance to hone your skills further and ask any questions you may have.  Please check the Events page for the date of the next DriveCheck evening.