Our Observer Team
WAM has approximately 20 observers. All are volunteers, giving their time and expertise to help coach and train riders who want to improve their skills.
Observers have all passed the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Test themselves and then gone on to undertake a rigourous training programme to qualify as an Observer holding qualification in advanced motorcycle assessment with the Institute of Motor Industries (IMI).
In a recent email of thanks to the Observers from an Associate who had just completed their training and test "A quick note to say a massive thank you for everyone's help and support in achieving a pass yesterday. I've absolutely loved the course and have learnt so much - whoever said you can't teach an old dog new tricks couldn't be more wrong!"
Dave Rees
WAM Chief Observer
Dave has been a motorcyclist since 1985 and has recently retired previously working as head of road safety at Wirral Council. A National Observer with IAM Roadsmart and also the Coordinator for Merseyside Bikesafe
Derek Jeffries
Deputy Chief Observer
A keen motorcyclist, Derek is one of our previous Chief Observers and has a considerable depth of knowledge on all things bike. Derek is also a Kawasaki Ambassador - though he does own and ride a wide range of other bikes
Hadyn Abbey
WAM Associate Coordinator
Hadyn bought his first bike in 1983 and it was love at first ride. The Associate Coordinator is responsible for the 3 dimensional game of chess coordinating all the associate members undergoing training and pairing with our observer team