The Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, has successfully gained her Advanced Driver Certificate from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
Mrs Sheldon was presented with her certificate at Carisbrooke Castle by David Jones, Chairman of the Island Group of Advanced Motorists, alongside Mark Andrews, senior examiner for IAM South Central.
The Lord-Lieutenant is Honorary President of the Island Group and also a member of the Southampton IAM parent group.
Mrs Sheldon has said:
“I found the course and tuition gave me a new insight into my driving and that of others.
“The promotion of higher driving standards is key to improving road safety for all road users.
“Refreshing driving skills, theory and practical challenge is something we should all consider, as for many of us this was only done when we passed our driving test, probably some time ago.”
Those interested in learning more about the Isle of Wight Group of Advanced Motorists can contact Lead Senior Observer Phil Dyer on 07769 581056 for car enquiries, or Pete Baggott on 07812 367964 for motorbike enquiries.
Should be rolled out islandwide.
it might teach motorists the following:-
NOT TO DRINK OR DRUG DRIVE
NOT TO SPEED
HOW TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE
WHAT TO DO WHEN APPROACHING A ROUNDABOUT
NOT TO PARK ON ZIG ZAGS
NOT TO PARK ON DOUBLE YELLOW LINES
NOT TO PARK ON PAVEMENTS
KNOW WHEN THEIR VEHICLES ARE DUE THEIR MOT
DON’T RUNAWAY WHEN CAUSING / INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT
HOW NOT TO ROLL THEIR VEHICLE
Bring it on, islandwide advanced driving tests for all island
drivers.
Sadly it won’t stop the druggy and drunk drivers but well done for passing their tests.