Advanced Driving If your drivers have taken and passed an advanced driving test, it may be possible to get better deals on car insurance. As our trainers at Defensive Driving UK have themselves taken and passed various advanced driving tests, we are able to train your drivers up to an advanced level of driving standard so that they can take one of the recognised advanced motoring examinations and become better drivers.
The two main advanced driving tests are conducted by IAM and RoSPA. Both tests are based on the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control and the examination for both lasts for approximately 90 minutes. The examiner will either be a serving or retired police officer, who himself holds the Police Advanced Driving Certificate, the highest standard that can be achieved.
The test route will be approximately 35 miles and will take place in a variety of 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 limits 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 a member of IAM 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.
On passing the RoSPA test, the candidate will become a member of RoSPA 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, members will get free re tests every 3 years.
What is advanced or defensive driving?
Advanced driving is about driving safely and taking observation, anticipation and planning skills to a higher level.
On the advanced driving course, your drivers will be assessed and developed to a higher standard following the "Roadcraft" system of car control. This is the same advanced driving technique that the police use and the purpose of this course is to raise general road awareness and planning skills. Furthermore, the driver will learn to take car control to a higher level and prepare them for an advanced driving test.
The following skills will be developed:
- Concentration
- Observation
- Awareness
- Anticipation
- Planning
- Speed awareness
- Space management
- Legal compliances
- Vehicle sympathy
- Eco-Driving
- Safe cornering and the use of limit points
Advice will be given in the following areas:
- Vehicle safety checks
- Avoiding fatigue
- Fitness for driving and avoiding stress
- Vehicle security
- Personal security and avoiding conflict
- Safe vehicle loading
- Dealing with different weather conditions
Some of the main benefits to you from this course and indeed all our courses will be:
- Lower insurance costs
- A reduced risk of a staff member 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
- Improved staff morale
- Better corporate image
- Improved business
All courses will be:
- Fully structured and tailored to suit your needs
- Conducted at the delegate´s speed
- Done in the location of the delegate and in the delegate´s own car (if desired)*
At the end of the course you and your delegate will receive a written driving report which will highlight areas to consider for continued improvements.
* Training vehicle:
The training can be carried out in the delegate´s vehicle as this is what they will be more familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an MOT if applicable and be fully insured. If your delegate does not have a vehicle then the course can be conducted in the trainer´s own vehicle.
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.
For more information about our courses, simply fill in the enquiry form or call us on 07979 414 528 with your requirements and a member of our team will call you back.
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