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Appropriate use of such technology should therefore be encouraged.  \nCombining well developed skills and understanding with developments in technology should make you into a ‘thinking driver’ and create a safer, more enjoyable driving experience.  \nIAM RoadSmart Skill for Life course relies on you  \nThank you for making it such a success.  \nAs an IAM RoadSmart Observer, you not only play an important role in the confidence and ultimate success of the drivers you observe; you’re also vital to helping IAM RoadSmart achieve its objective of making the UK’s roads a safer place for everyone. Thank you for sharing your skills and giving your time. We really do appreciate it. At IAM RoadSmart, we recognise that we each have our own approach to training and that we must also be responsive to the needs of the individual Associates we observe. To ensure a level of consistency, it is therefore essential to have an agreed set of standards covering every aspect of the advanced driving course. And that’s what this document comprises.  \nThis is the complete course for you to refer to, we hope you find it useful.  \nIn compiling this document, we have consulted with a number of Groups and individual Observers and taken their comments on board. However, as it will be reviewed periodically, you are welcome to send any suggestions to us at [submissions@IAM.org.uk](submissions@IAM.org.uk)[ ](submissions@IAM.org.uk)[Thank you once again.](Thank you once again.)  \nWhat has changed for you as an Observer in relation to the course content and the test?  \nWhat have we sent you?  \nYour pack contains the course content written for the Observer. It includes a number of hintsand tips sheets that may assist you to put across relevant points related to the competencies contained within the course. There are also some ancillary hand-outs and knowledge reviews (quizzes) for the Associate to complete in order to check their understanding of the material. 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