At IAM RoadSmart New Zealand (The Institute of Advanced Motorists) we help make you a better driver or rider. We are a non-profit organisation Charity and as New Zealand’s largest independent road safety Charity, we’ve spent decades making our roads safer by improving driver and rider skills through our mentoring system.
We mentor riders and drivers through to an Advanced level of Roadcraft using the proven systems of the IAM RoadSmart, UK. An approach that leads to higher skill levels and greater enjoyment of riding and driving.
Roadcraft is a system developed by the British Police for their riders and it continues to be the standard to look up to. It is used worldwide at various levels although some small changes have been made here in New Zealand to reflect our conditions and align with our Road Code.
In New Zealand, it forms the basis of the popular ACC Ride Forever programme for motorcyclists and, an advanced form for our IAM Roadcraft mentoring programme for both car drivers and motorcyclists. You receive one-to-one mentoring with our fully trained and experienced observers.
Roadcraft is a way of riding/driving where we approach all situations and negotiate all hazards, methodically and flexibly using a system that leaves little to luck or chance; therefore it will be safer.
As a registered charity we are subject to annual AGMs and an elected committee. Everyone involved with IAM RoadSmart NZ is a volunteer, without whose help, we couldn’t exist.
Local groups
Our regional groups run observer programmes and regular social rides/drives. Read more…
Benefits
Aside from the great learning experience, members also benefit from better insurance rates and discounts… Read more…
Contact Us
You can contact us… Read more…