MOMENT OF TRUTH 😬 Do I pass or fail the IAM motorcycle test?

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The moment of truth... all the hours riding.... all the practicing all the swotting up... was it enough for me to pass???

We will soon see!!!!

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[UsernameKate]

I would just like to share something a year since I've completed this test as an update.

I want to hand back my first, shred the certificate and retract my title as an 'advanced rider'. I simply don't want it.

I embarked on this IAM journey to try and encourage younger riders to take up training that might hopefully save their life.

Whilst I enjoyed the training and the test itself, whether or not you think I deserved the first/pass - it's irrelevant to me. The outcome could have been a fail, and that's fine. I would have shared it anyway because my channel is about reality, not curated perfection.

I am not driven by the ego side of being an 'advanced rider' with a holier than thou attitude. I just wanted to maybe learn something useful... pass or fail.

The abuse... from... OTHER advanced riders... mainly National Observers has been frequent and condescending since I posted my test online.

I honestly wish I'd never bothered.

For all the effort that went into the filming and editing and subtitling all the episodes, it was not worth it for it all to be undone by this unpleasant and very vocal boys brigade. I say that because if I was considering doing IAM as a random person and came across the nasty comments that I've faced since doing the test... It would put me right off wanting to get involved.

I often wonder if they give the wheeliers, the reckless riders and the speeders of Youtube the same energy?

Hmmm, who knows.

Thanks for listening to my TED TALK 🤣

[andymckay]

Hey Kate, I'm a 59yr old teenager who used to ride like a loon, got a couple of lucky breaks and here I am an IAM National Observer, still alive somehow ! Your test video is excellent. You were graded on what you did on the day, by a top bloke who knows his stuff. End of. Enjoy your "new normal" level of riding and who cares if its called advanced or not. You're safer than you were and I saw that big smile when you knew you'd passed. Keep smiling, keep riding and most of all, keep inspiring those youngsters riding their pocket rockets....you might just be helping to save lives.... ;-)
Andy McKay IAM Nat Obs.

[sarge]

Well done Kate, i hope the guy who said you are too small and weak to ride a big bike is eating his own head, that was a great report and it shows that you are the real deal when riding👍👍👍😎

[bikingwithgrantygrant]

Well done kate,

I am an IAM observer and it wasnt long ago that i went through the training and did masters test last year as well.

Its so hard, and we all make errors and i think people forget that. There is no such thing as a perfect ride, but your ride looked great, and this has been a great series to watch. What really annoys me about the negative comments, is not only the way people have been towards you but also forgetting that they too do not ride perfectly and in addition to this, you were honest with your ride and editing, which i think is fantastic. You could have made it look perfect, but you were honest. Really love the video and the channel and well done agian.

Best wishes Dave

[muddyharbourrider]

Well done Kate 👍 It’s great that a high profile motorcycle vlogger has taken us all through the process of advanced rider training and how we all benefit and become better safer riders. I believe you’ll encourage more riders to take advanced training. You have definitely saved lives by your actions. Well done again. 😊👍

[Google_Does_Evil_Now]

8:57 great sequence, super editing to show it all.
The look ahead.
The look through the corner.
Road positioning, the right distance to be ready to overtake.
The overtake.
The left lifesaver, then the move back in to your lane.
So nice.

Well done on the pass.

It's got me interested in doing it now!

[Rocket]

Just watched this, congratulations on the pass. In a previous life I achieved Police Class 1 advanced, I was also an IAM observer for a while, semi retired now and have been a DAS instructor for 10 years. We often find competent riders succumb to the 'test pressure' and make daft mistakes by overthinking, we encourage a commentary ride when starting off as it really focuses concentration on the task. The other thing is riders dwell on what they perceive is a mistake, don't, put it behind you and move on., just the other week a lady rider was told she had passed and like you went', "Have I?" The examiner said, " Yes, but we can go out again if you want!" LOL! Onwards and upwards now, you never stop learning on bikes, you could be an IAM observer some day and I've been riding since Queen originally released Bohemian Rhapsody, work that one out. Stay Safe!!

[DENISMEDLAND]

Absolutely fantastic ride Kate. Love your blogs and this journey to gain the IAM was very welcoming. Keep doing what you do. You are brill at it. Happy 2023

[HalfManHalfPirate]

Really enjoyed this series! Well done for the First, awesome achievement.
I've been thinking about doing this (after 38 years of riding, didn't want to rush into it) and this just gave me the push to make it a goal in 2023.

[ZJK]

Congrats Kate :) what I found most impressive .
Even after you thought you'd failed, you kept your head and continued to ride like you'd practiced. Very Well Done.

[thepollenjock]

What a fantastic video series on the IAM training, Kate. Thank you so much for sharing that. I was pleased to see you share your test as well and was papping it for you when you thought you'd failed, bless you. I started my IAM training in August 2022 and will be heading for test this Spring (fingers crossed), so it was great to be able to see your progression, learn some things and genuinely feel some of the emotions, having experienced similar things myself. Massive congratulations on your pass and your first - very well deserved. What I like is that you're not arrogant, always willing to learn and are a bloody good rider. Don't be too hard on yourself, though. I appreciated the collaboration with Reg Local - what a privilege to be able to see both sides of the coin! Keep the content coming. :) Tom (Moray, Scotland).

[paulmorris]

Absolutely well done Kate. so glad it was blue skies on the test and no rain. This is definitely on my list of things for 2023

[glynhannaford]

I was 100% confident you would pass, but with a first, that really is icing the cake!! Well done! 👏

[scottybuk]

Top result Kate and a great series. I booked my IAM course at the NEC Bike show and hoping to start it in around March time. The weather looked amazing when you did your lessons fingers crossed I get the same. Once again well done.

[eddiespeltz]

Well done Kate. What you have learned and achieved with IAM will help to keep you safe on our roads, it’s game changer. Congratulations 😊

[S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

I'm an ex instructor (cars) and there's loads of occasions where pupils thought they must have failed mid test to go on and drive really well after a minor incident. Well done Kate. :)

[chrislaing]

Congratulations on your F1rst. I must confess, this is the first I have ever watched on your channel. As am IAM Roadsmart Associate driver, I watch the Reg Local channel and so watched his assessment of your ride, before seeing it from your point of view. It is interesting that at no point in his commentary did he think that your overtake was a fail. I am now going to watch more of your output to see the journey to getting to your test.

[chrisbutlersmith]

Well done Kate and as you said at the end I would highly recommend every motorcyclist does some extra training . I did the same course as yourself and thoroughly recommend it . The whole process was great fun and I learned so much . Well done again and take care .

[drewrobertson]

Fantastic Kate and well done getting a richly deserved first. I did mine five years ago and it totally modified the way I ride, giving such confidence as you read the road ahead so differently. The test is a extremely nerve wracking experience but gives us the chance to demonstrate all we have learned. When I have fewer time constraints I will be looking into doing my observer training, it’s not only amazing to develop but to also pass on those skills. Congrats Kate.

[LorraineClarke-vv]

I have come across your video as I am 4 sessions into my IAMs advanced rider course and was wondering what the test would be like. Thank you for sharing it, nerves and all. I will be just the same. I was nervous on my first session let alone the test. Well done on your 1st.