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Why should I do advance driving?
You
your family and other road users will benefit from
the safety aspect of you being an advanced driver.
-
Cheaper Insurance
- Fewer repairs to vehicle
- Less wear & tear on your car through a more sympathetic driving approach.
- A smoother and more relaxed journey through a planned systematic drive.
- The
opportunity after passing your advance-driving test to join one of the
prestigious advance driving
organisations such has Rospa or the IAM.
- You will also have played a small part in a large role of
improving road safety
The two main organisations offering Advanced Driving Tests, The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), Both plan their driving techniques on a book entitled "Roadcraft" this is also the book which our highly qualified motorway policeman adopt.
Training
Access Driving Tuition advance driving instructors,
All have passed the:
I.A.M advanced driving test.
RoSPA advanced driving test to Gold standard.
Cardington special A test. (Only available to qualified
Find a professional driving instructor (ADI) who can give you useful training in preparation for one of the tests. It would make sense to choose an ADI who had passed at least one of the tests, and could show evidence of maintaining that standard; and who could demonstrate (by qualifications such as the RoSPA Diploma, or proven experience, or both) his or her ability to teach effectively at this standard of driving (in contrast to the basic learner level).
The Tests
Your examiner will be a current or ex advance Police drivers whom will have been trained to the highest available standard in the country. The test is conducted in a professional manner, but by far a very friendly approach is taken by the examiners who will put you at ease in no time.
On the IAM test there is just one pass standard. You receive verbal feedback at the end of the test. If you continue your annual subscription you retain your official status indefinitely. The RoSPA test is graded Gold, Silver or Bronze standard, or Ungraded. You receive verbal feedback at the end of your test, and a written report subsequently. To retain your official status you have to take retests at intervals - after 3 years if you pass at Gold or Silver standard, after 1 year if you pass at Bronze. All retests are free of charge, if you are ungraded you can also retake the test after 3-6 months free of charge; but there is an annual membership subscription.
Both IAM and RoSPA tests are of similar format, a 90 minute drive on a variety of town and country roads and, where possible, a motorway section. Before starting, you will be asked to run through a vehicle safety check. Shortly after moving away, you will need to test the brakes. Your driving should be smooth, safe, progressive, controlled, efficient and sympathetic of the car. Your manner should be calm and courteous. You will need to demonstrate good awareness, anticipation, and concentration throughout the drive. You will be asked to perform some slow manoeuvres, and to answer some questions relating to the Highway Code and vehicle maintenance. During your drive you will be given the option of delivering a commentary, which could enhance the result or the grade. At the end of the test, you will be given your result, and receive feedback about the drive.
After passing which advance driving test you choose there are benefits of membership depending on which organisation you take your test with. Personally I would take both tests.
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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) The
IAM is a wholly independent, non profit-making (organisation with the
aims of improving driving standards, promoting road safety and providing
an Advanced Driving Test. |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Advanced Drivers Association (RoADA) RoADA's objective is the reduction of road accidents by encouraging interest in road safety and, by improving driving standards, knowledge and skill |
If you would like any question answered please Email
Neil@accessdrivingtuition.co.uk