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Jamie Wood
Chairman and Motorcycle Observer
Car and Motorcycle Member
Member Since 2005
Graeme McColm 
Vice –Chair and Chief Motorcycle Observer (National IMI)
Car and Motorcycle Member
Member Since 1978
Helen Cameron
Secretary and Car Observer
Car Member
Member Since 1995
Russell Wears
Treasurer and Car Observer
Car and Motorcycle Member
Member Since 1992
Stewart Cameron
Senior Car Observer (National IMI)
Car Member
Member Since 1999
Andrew Bird
Senior Motorcycle Observer (National IMI) and Motorcycle Co-ordinator
Motorcycle Member
Member Since 2002
Neil Martynuik
Database Co-ordinator and Motorcycle Local Observer
Motorcycle Member
Member Since 2007
Karen Martynuik
IAM Magazine Editor and Trainee Car Observer
Car and Motorcycle Member
Member Since
Chris Bardsley
Committee Member
Motorcycle Member
Member Since 2008
Chris Wilson
Website and IAM Magazine Editor and Car Observer
Car Member
Member Since 2012
Clint Smith
Committee Member
Motorcycle Member
Member Since
Steven McColm
Motorcycle Observer
Motorcycle and Car Member
Member Since
Derek Hunter
Motorcycle Local Observer
Motorcycle Member
Member Since
Gradually as the weeks have passed I have subconsciously adopted the techniques, which come from being an advanced driver. Some of these techniques I have to admit I have not enjoyed or seen the necessity in adopting, for instance the continual commentary which accompanies a drive. I have struggled with this technique as my Observer will testify and came home regularly to complain about it, but in this case I seem to be wrong. I now see the benefits of commentating, as it helps keep your concentration whilst driving, which is of course essential. It may take time as I am sure you all understand since it is a difficult technique to pick up and adopt easily, but I know it will be beneficial to my driving in the long term.
Another technique essential to being an advanced driver is the planned system of driving, which once understood and memorised becomes an automatic response in dealing with any hazard. This five point system: information, position, speed, gear and acceleration, when applied, come as close as possible to a fool proof system at avoiding hazards. However, yet again I admit this system of driving has not come as naturally or as quickly to me as I had hoped, but I know it is crucial and I will continue to persevere.”
Lucy
