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What’s on? See what are events are planned for the near future The Chairman’s comments The thoughts of Graeme McColm Membership Renewal - it is about what you can do for the group but also about what the group can do for you. Treasurer’s Report - see what the state of our finances are like. Annual Accounts - view the annual accounts for 2011/2012 Changes to driving licence rules in Great Britain - see what changes to driving licences are around the corner. Roadcraft 1960 - look back to when a driver needed a skipping rope. Sharing the road with others - a tip from IAM’s chief examiner does what it says. Sobering evidence - view accident statistics on any road Motorcycle Chief Observer’s Diary What’s going on inside the Chief’s helmet? The Secretary Reports - Helen tells it like it is. Can modern vehicles still surprise the driver? - With the fancy electronic driver aids can you still get caught out? Youth-related risk taking - the young take risks on the road - it’s official Obs Corner - Noticed something hatching on our roads? - Have you spotted all those extra white lines? Insurance Industry Access to Driver Database (IIADD) system - this is going to change the way you by vehicle insurance Driving at night in the 1950’s - tips from the 1950s Speeding the official statistics - some facts and figures on speeds Average distance travelled per person per year - looking at the travelling habits of Scottish residents Energy drink "crash risk" warning - these drinks can be a problem Barriers to change - crash barrier provision - especially for bikers. Get tough on drink driving say motorists - what motorists think about drinkers. Advanced drivers on course - research into Adv training Know your speed limits - IAM motoring tip Take me home, country road - IAM motoring tip Driving around bends - IAM motoring tip Advertiser’s Wall Find out who supports us & this magazine edition. © Dumfries & Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists
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