What we do
We are your local advanced driving group affiliated to the
This leads to
· greater safety - your own, your passengers and that of other road users
· greater comfort – through smooth use of the controls
· greater economy – you will not need to brake as hard or as often
· greater enjoyment
Driving can once again become a joy rather than a necessary evil as you tune your own driving skills and observe your interaction with other road users.
To help you move towards this, you will be matched with a ’group observer’ who has been through the same process as the one on which you are embarking. He or she knows the pain and the pleasures of the process and will accompany you on driving practice runs to guide you in the techniques and attitudes which you will need to pass the IAM test.
You drive your own car and take your own time to be ready for the test.
Your observer will direct you onto all sorts of roads and find challenges that fit your developing abilities. This course is not ‘L’ test practice; it is a grown-up driving course where inappropriate stuff is stripped away and solid, useful techniques and attitudes are built in. You will learn to really find, prioritise and judge hazards accurately. You will be safe, smooth, and systematic and yet, when appropriate, able to make good progress.
Once learned, it really can be a ”Skill for Life”.
Sandy
The Advanced Test
The Advanced Driving Test is based on the one used by the police and lasts for about 90 minutes, usually covering between 30 and 40 miles along all types of road. The Examiner will hold a Police Advanced Driving certificate and will have extensive experience from working within sections of the Police Services throughout the
The Test gives a thorough workout of driving ability. The types of road vary from quiet country roads, to motorways and busy town centres. In each case there are hazards and situations that need to be avoided and taken care of using the methods and techniques that advanced driving gives. There may be situations where the candidate can show flair and panache, for example on an open country road, in other situations, he or she will need to show restraint and composure to deal with tricky hazards that may become apparent throughout the drive, such as in a town centre where observation is the key to prioritising in a situation that is constantly changing.
The Examiner looks at the drive as a whole and will expect the candidate to perform well in all situations rather than excel in one. They are trained to look for positive aspects not just note faults, we are all human and so minor mistakes will be taken into account and not necessarily result in failing the test.