Advanced Driving
Advanced driving is the ability to control the speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly. Using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility.
As agreed between the IAM, RoSPA and DSA etc, Advanced Driving requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of driving competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation and planning. This must be coordinated with good handling skills. The vehicle will always be in the right place on the road at the right time, travelling at the right speed with the correct gear engaged and can always be stopped safely in the distance that can be seen to be clear".
We at Automatic Pass offer high quality Advanced Driver Training, updating drivers with modern driving techniques, techniques that will help to reduce crashes, incidents and you vehicle maintenance costs. Training and advice is also available for the following examinations, or just for your own personal satisfaction.
Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Diamond Advanced Motorist
Advanced motorists can expect:
- Reduced insurance premiums.
- Positive and responsible driving attitudes towards themselves and other road users.
- Advanced driving techniques to help reduce the stress of driving in a busy and threatening environment.
- Their confidence to improve when driving in all types of road, traffic and adverse weather conditions.
- The ability to read the road and react to hazards in a planned and systematic way.
- A smoother and safer driving style which can significantly reduce wear and tear on items such as tyres, breaks, clutch and gearbox.
Initially we recommend a two-hour *assessment lesson (£40), during the first 45 minutes your instructor will complete an assessment of your current driving skills, this assessment will form the basis of your Advanced Driving course. Your instructor will give you feedback based on your assessment, followed by a demonstration drive by your instructor complete with an instructional commentary and debrief at the end. Your instructor will then become your own personal trainer and coach giving tips, information and advice, helping to improve your driving skills. Further lessons would normally be booked in advance for 2 hour sessions. The price of both assessment and further lessons is *£20 per hour, correct as at 01/01/07. (*price for candidates using their own vehicle, for use of school vehicle please add £5.00)
Our recommended course reading is The Highway Code and a further publication called Roadcraft, the essential police driver's handbook, this book is used by most Police Forces around the country to train their advanced drivers. These books should be read in conjunction with other notes provided by your instructor during your driving course.
Automatic Pass advanced driving instructors are all fully trained having completed the advanced driving tests themselves, some are police trained and many hold the Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction.
If you would like any further details please do not hesitate to
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