Dumfries and Galloway IAM

The Group operates a “Skill for Life” programme which costs £200 for cars and £215 for bikes (but subject to review periodically) and includes the following:

• Dumfries Group Associate Membership, automatically upgraded to full membership once you have passed the Advanced Test.
• A place on one of our courses to prepare for the IAM Test.
• The IAM book ‘IAM Roadmsart Log Book’
• IAM Test

From time to time limited promotions may be available, we’ll let you know about any current ones when you enquire. At times we are able to offer discounts for new or inexperienced drivers and riders but we can only give these discounts whilst we have funds, see below for more information.

You can sign up for a “Skill For Life” car course right now, by contacting the Secretary to find out more (07707 035518)

Broadly similar arrangements apply for guidance in preparation for the Advanced Motorcycling Test although the costs are slightly different – have a look at the motorcycle page for more details.

Important Note Concerning Advanced Tests – car and motorcycle

No person who has a conviction pending, including those related to Fixed Penalty Notices can take the test until any potential case has been completed.

After you pass

After passing the test you automatically become a full member of both the IAM and the Dumfries Group. You will be invited to maintain your membership of the IAM and Dumfries Group annually. For 2024 the annual costs are:

• Annual IAM membership fee – £47 – first 12 months included in Skill for Life fee
• Annual Dumfries Group membership fee – £15.00 – first 12 months included in Skill for Life fee (Due 1st April Annually). This is due 12 months after signing up.

Fees are subject to periodic review.

Drivers who have passed the Advanced Test have a significantly lower accident rate (as much as 50 – 70% better than average) this may allow you to benefit from a range of discounted insurances.

As a member of both organisations you will receive the IAM’s ‘Advanced Driving’ magazine and the Dumfries Group’s magazine ‘Advance’, each published three times a year. These publications cover a variety of driving and riding topics of national and local interest.  Additionally membership gives you access to national and local discount schemes.