Advanced Driver Training Courses
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions then help is at hand
I can do advanced driver training for anyone wishing to improve their driving skills. Having taken and passed various advanced driving tests myself, I am able to
use the knowledge to prepare you for the test as I understand the standards that are required.
Advanced driving course
On this course, your driving will be assessed and developed to a higher standard following the "Roadcraft" system of car control and using the same advanced
driving techniques that the Police use. The purpose of this course, is to raise your general road awareness and planning skills and car control to a higher level
and prepare you for an advanced driving test.
What is advanced or defensive driving?
Advanced driving is about driving safely, taking your observation, anticipation and planning skills to a higher level and driving within your own capabilities,
taking into account the road and traffic conditions and the capabilities of your car. An advanced driver will always travel at a speed that they can stop safely and
under control and will at all times uphold the law.
Advanced Driving Test Preparation Course Detail
Each driver must reach a competent standard and knowledge on each of the following modules before taking an advanced driving test.
The Driver
Understand what affects our ability to drive safely
The Vehicle - Understand the importance of POWDER checks
Pre Drive Checks - Understand the importance of carrying out pre drive checks
System of car control
Observation and hazard perception
Positioning - Understand and recognise the benefits of appropriate positioning
Cornering - Understand the principles and maintenance of stability
Overtaking
Parking and manoeuvring
Motorway driving
Personal security - Understand the threat of being assaulted for both men and women
Highway Code and motoring matters
Advice will be given in the following areas
Some of the main benefits to you from any of the courses will be:
Training location:
The training will be carried at a mutually convenient location
Training vehicle:
The training is usually carried out in the client's vehicles as this is what the driver is familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an MOT
if applicable and be fully insured. If you don't have a vehicle then I can provide one.
Eye sight, licence checks and other information:
All drivers must hold a valid current licence for the vehicle they will be driving and must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 67 feet
(20.5m) If glasses are required then they must be worn throughout the training. If drivers are on medication then this will be noted and the driver should check
with their pharmacist as to whether it is safe to drive whilst taking the medication.
Advanced driving tests available to the public
IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists)
The IAM test is based on the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The examiner will be either serving or retired
police officers who hold the Police Advanced Driving Certificate which is the highest standard that can be achieved. For a police officer to pass that they will
have gone on a four week training course and will have to at the end have taken a very tough driving test themselves.
The route will be approximately 35 miles and will take place on a variety of different road and traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of
motorway driving included. Throughout the test the candidate should make safe progress within the posted speed limit and demonstrate a good sound
knowledge of "Roadcraft" throughout the test. Also the candidate will have to perform a reverse into a side road and execute a hill start on an uphill gradient.
Candidates will not fail for any minor faults but anything of a serious nature will result in a fail.
On passing the IAM test, the candidate will become members and will receive a certificate and other benefits such as cheaper car insurance with participating
car insurance companies and can take advantage of other special offers.
RoSPA Royal Society for The Prevention of Accidents
Like the IAM test, the RoSPA test is based on the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The examiner will be either
serving or retired police officers who hold the Police Advanced Driving Certificate which is the highest standard that can be achieved.
The route will be approximately 35 miles and will take place on a variety of different road and traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of
motorway driving included. Throughout the test the candidate should make safe progress within the posted speed limit and demonstrate a good sound
knowledge of "Roadcraft" throughout the test. Also the candidate will have to perform a reverse exercise. Candidates will not fail for any minor faults but
anything of a serious nature will result in a fail. On passing the candidate will be graded either Bronze, silver or gold. To pass on a gold the drive will have to be
extremely polished.
On passing the RoSPA test, the candidate will become members and will receive a certificate and other benefits such as a magazine, cheaper car insurance
with participating car insurance companies and can take advantage of other special offers. As long as the driver remains a member of RoSPA , unlike
Diamond or the IAM, members will get free re tests every 3 years.
DIA Diamond driving test
The diamond driving test is administered by the DIA (Driving Instructor's Association). The test is approximately an hour long and is conducted by an ADI
(Approved Driving Instructor) and is based on the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) driving tests and are marked in the same way. The candidate is only allowed
to have a maximum of 6 driving faults ( 7 driving faults or 1 serious or dangerous fault will result in fail) The test will take place on a variety of different road and
traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of motorway driving included. This would indeed be a good test to take if you are thinking about
becoming a driving instructor.
- Have you just bought that dream car and want to enjoy it more?
- Do you want to take an advanced driving test?
- Do you want to save money on your car running costs?
- Do you lack confidence in certain aspects of your driving?
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions then help is at hand
I can do advanced driver training for anyone wishing to improve their driving skills. Having taken and passed various advanced driving tests myself, I am able to
use the knowledge to prepare you for the test as I understand the standards that are required.
Advanced driving course
On this course, your driving will be assessed and developed to a higher standard following the "Roadcraft" system of car control and using the same advanced
driving techniques that the Police use. The purpose of this course, is to raise your general road awareness and planning skills and car control to a higher level
and prepare you for an advanced driving test.
What is advanced or defensive driving?
Advanced driving is about driving safely, taking your observation, anticipation and planning skills to a higher level and driving within your own capabilities,
taking into account the road and traffic conditions and the capabilities of your car. An advanced driver will always travel at a speed that they can stop safely and
under control and will at all times uphold the law.
Advanced Driving Test Preparation Course Detail
Each driver must reach a competent standard and knowledge on each of the following modules before taking an advanced driving test.
The Driver
- Driving licence – vehicle category and expiry date recorded
- Eyesight check – Satisfy Driving Standards Agency check
Understand what affects our ability to drive safely
- Stress
- Alcohol and drugs
- Over the counter medication
- Fatigue
- Mobile phones (including hands free) and other devices such as car radios, CD's and sat nav systems.
- Other everyday distractions such as thinking about work, home, relationships, health etc.
The Vehicle - Understand the importance of POWDER checks
- Petrol
- Oil
- Water
- Damage
- Electrics
- Rubber (tyres, wiper blades, water hoses and fan belts)
Pre Drive Checks - Understand the importance of carrying out pre drive checks
- Route planning
- ‘Cockpit check’
- Posture and deportment
System of car control
- Understand what is it and how to apply it
- Understand the benefits of the five phases:
- 1. Information
2. Position
3. Speed
4. Gear
5. Acceleration
Observation and hazard perception
- How to observe by using scanning techniques and where to look
- How to ‘read’ the road
- Use of observation links
- Developing good hazard perception skills, observation, anticipation and planning skills
Positioning - Understand and recognise the benefits of appropriate positioning
- Positioning for bends
- Positioning for hazards
Cornering - Understand the principles and maintenance of stability
- Assessing bends by using ‘limit points’
- Understand weight distribution under accelerating, braking and cornering
- Using the system of car control
Overtaking
- Planning and observation (safe, legal and necessary)
- Understand where not to overtake
- Understand key safety points
- Using the system of car control
Parking and manoeuvring
- Understand the dangers of reversing
- Understand how to reduce the risk of being hit whilst parked
- How to parallel park
- How to reverse park in bays
Motorway driving
- Joining and exiting a motorway
- Lane discipline
- Understand the benefits of an appropriate following distance
- Positioning for maximum safety (front, rear and sides)
- Identify high risk locations such as junctions
- What to do in the event of a breakdown or emergency (Using the hard shoulder, motorway phones, where to wait)
Personal security - Understand the threat of being assaulted for both men and women
- What to do if being followed whilst driving
- How to identify where best to park
- Security of the vehicle and contents
Highway Code and motoring matters
- Identify and understand key elements of the Highway Code
- Understand the safety features fitted to your vehicle
- Be able to identify road signs and markings
Advice will be given in the following areas
- Safe vehicle loading
- Dealing with different weather conditions
Some of the main benefits to you from any of the courses will be:
- Lower insurance costs
- A reduced risk of being involved in a road traffic collision
- Better fuel consumption
- Reduced wear and tear on your vehicles
- Updated knowledge about new traffic laws for your driving staff
Training location:
The training will be carried at a mutually convenient location
Training vehicle:
The training is usually carried out in the client's vehicles as this is what the driver is familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an MOT
if applicable and be fully insured. If you don't have a vehicle then I can provide one.
Eye sight, licence checks and other information:
All drivers must hold a valid current licence for the vehicle they will be driving and must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 67 feet
(20.5m) If glasses are required then they must be worn throughout the training. If drivers are on medication then this will be noted and the driver should check
with their pharmacist as to whether it is safe to drive whilst taking the medication.
Advanced driving tests available to the public
IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists)
The IAM test is based on the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The examiner will be either serving or retired
police officers who hold the Police Advanced Driving Certificate which is the highest standard that can be achieved. For a police officer to pass that they will
have gone on a four week training course and will have to at the end have taken a very tough driving test themselves.
The route will be approximately 35 miles and will take place on a variety of different road and traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of
motorway driving included. Throughout the test the candidate should make safe progress within the posted speed limit and demonstrate a good sound
knowledge of "Roadcraft" throughout the test. Also the candidate will have to perform a reverse into a side road and execute a hill start on an uphill gradient.
Candidates will not fail for any minor faults but anything of a serious nature will result in a fail.
On passing the IAM test, the candidate will become members and will receive a certificate and other benefits such as cheaper car insurance with participating
car insurance companies and can take advantage of other special offers.
RoSPA Royal Society for The Prevention of Accidents
Like the IAM test, the RoSPA test is based on the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The examiner will be either
serving or retired police officers who hold the Police Advanced Driving Certificate which is the highest standard that can be achieved.
The route will be approximately 35 miles and will take place on a variety of different road and traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of
motorway driving included. Throughout the test the candidate should make safe progress within the posted speed limit and demonstrate a good sound
knowledge of "Roadcraft" throughout the test. Also the candidate will have to perform a reverse exercise. Candidates will not fail for any minor faults but
anything of a serious nature will result in a fail. On passing the candidate will be graded either Bronze, silver or gold. To pass on a gold the drive will have to be
extremely polished.
On passing the RoSPA test, the candidate will become members and will receive a certificate and other benefits such as a magazine, cheaper car insurance
with participating car insurance companies and can take advantage of other special offers. As long as the driver remains a member of RoSPA , unlike
Diamond or the IAM, members will get free re tests every 3 years.
DIA Diamond driving test
The diamond driving test is administered by the DIA (Driving Instructor's Association). The test is approximately an hour long and is conducted by an ADI
(Approved Driving Instructor) and is based on the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) driving tests and are marked in the same way. The candidate is only allowed
to have a maximum of 6 driving faults ( 7 driving faults or 1 serious or dangerous fault will result in fail) The test will take place on a variety of different road and
traffic conditions and where possible there will be a section of motorway driving included. This would indeed be a good test to take if you are thinking about
becoming a driving instructor.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
