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Welcome to DGIAM, the South West Scotland branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. We are a registered charity that’s affiliated, like over 200 other local groups to the Institute of Advanced Motorists – or IAM Roadsmart. Our aim, like the IAM Roadsmart itself is to improve the standards of driving and the advancement of road safety on Dumfries & Galloway’s roads.
We are made up of a friendly group of volunteers, covering all ages, all with a keen interest in better driving & motoring for all. To this end, we encourage all motorists to take the Advanced Driving Test, and offer them guidance, through our associate scheme, on how to prepare for this.
You can join the group as an existing full IAM Roadsmart member, or as an “Associate” member. Associates are members who have not yet passed their Advanced Driving Test, but wish to get involved and take advantage from the coaching & advice given by our Observers.
Dumfries & Galloway IAM Roadsmart caters for both car drivers and motorcyclists looking to take their motoring skills forward.
I was understandably apprehensive about my first observed drive but once my observer completed his drive it was obvious there were lots of areas in which I needed to improve. Stevie, my observer, was not critical of my efforts but provided support, encouragement and instilled confidence.
