Advanced driving courses in Yorkshire
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Have a look if there is still such a thing as an Advanced Driving Club (maybe called Roadcraft?)
I joined one cheaply in Bradford 30 years ago and they give you free tuition.
Once you joined you were allotted an instructor and you agreed between you
when to go out together in your own car.
I was very lucky as I got an ex Police driving instructor who was strict but very good
We went out every Saturday morning for months and he eventually even taught me high speed
driving on quiet moor roads which has stood me in good stead for years.
They had their own "Roadcraft" test (which is actually much harder than the IAM test)
and then I did also take the IAM test and pass 1st time.
HTH
Trickie
I joined one cheaply in Bradford 30 years ago and they give you free tuition.
Once you joined you were allotted an instructor and you agreed between you
when to go out together in your own car.
I was very lucky as I got an ex Police driving instructor who was strict but very good
We went out every Saturday morning for months and he eventually even taught me high speed
driving on quiet moor roads which has stood me in good stead for years.
They had their own "Roadcraft" test (which is actually much harder than the IAM test)
and then I did also take the IAM test and pass 1st time.
HTH
Trickie
I live in Leeds / Sheffield so either one is good for me. I've only got a little 1.8 civic at the moment so i don't think it's the right car to be pounding down the B roads.
What are the main advantages of doing it? Is it just to make you a more safe driver or can it drive insurance down or anything? Reason for doing it is i'm saving at the moment for an S4 estate in a few years so I want to be ready for it.
What are the main advantages of doing it? Is it just to make you a more safe driver or can it drive insurance down or anything? Reason for doing it is i'm saving at the moment for an S4 estate in a few years so I want to be ready for it.
richatnort said:
I live in Leeds / Sheffield so either one is good for me. I've only got a little 1.8 civic at the moment so i don't think it's the right car to be pounding down the B roads.
What are the main advantages of doing it? Is it just to make you a more safe driver or can it drive insurance down or anything? Reason for doing it is i'm saving at the moment for an S4 estate in a few years so I want to be ready for it.
Read the Ridedrive website for insurance.What are the main advantages of doing it? Is it just to make you a more safe driver or can it drive insurance down or anything? Reason for doing it is i'm saving at the moment for an S4 estate in a few years so I want to be ready for it.
You learn the system of car control as dscribed in roadcraft and advanced observation skills amongst other things. It doesn't matter what car you have, you will likely learn more than you can imagine. I would say that you will have more fun in something with a bit of poke though.
Edited by Tonto on Wednesday 21st August 05:43
ADUK have a driving day over the hills in Chester on September 7 that you might enjoy - you have to sign up to see it on the forum. There's also periodically something in Lincolnshire. These are informal social days where you can have your driving assessed by other AD folk, and also sit in as a passenger to see how it's done and/or heckle.
By the way, a 1.8 Civic is no barrier to any of this. It's about you, not the car.
By the way, a 1.8 Civic is no barrier to any of this. It's about you, not the car.
I've never looked at Ride Drive. I have done IAM.
Although each group varies, IAM is typically a regular one hour session over a few months (there is a fast access version). They teach you Roadcraft, a methodology that has its roots in police driving. This is all about something called The System, the most striking element of which is separation of brake and gear. Its target demographic is the average driver interested in improving their safety, but there's scope to develop yourself further within that framework.
On paper, and especially initially, it might not be quite what you think you want. However it's the basis that most people use for taking advanced driving further, and there's good reason for that.
Although each group varies, IAM is typically a regular one hour session over a few months (there is a fast access version). They teach you Roadcraft, a methodology that has its roots in police driving. This is all about something called The System, the most striking element of which is separation of brake and gear. Its target demographic is the average driver interested in improving their safety, but there's scope to develop yourself further within that framework.
On paper, and especially initially, it might not be quite what you think you want. However it's the basis that most people use for taking advanced driving further, and there's good reason for that.
The west yorks RoADAR group is well respected - Leeds way
www.wyg-roadar.org.uk
There is also one in Sheffield, about which I know nothing
http://www.roadar.org/groups/north-east/south-york...
www.wyg-roadar.org.uk
There is also one in Sheffield, about which I know nothing
http://www.roadar.org/groups/north-east/south-york...
gemini said:
Tonto.
Was it not Dave Dobson who instructed you?
If so he has his own company now.
These courses are so valuable.
They keep you and others aluve and mak you so much dafer and progressive.
Just a course in how to overtake is worth it alone.
So many cannot overtake safely.
Yes, Dave D was my Ride Drive instructor. Would definitely recommend him a he is easily the best driver I've sat in a car with.Was it not Dave Dobson who instructed you?
If so he has his own company now.
These courses are so valuable.
They keep you and others aluve and mak you so much dafer and progressive.
Just a course in how to overtake is worth it alone.
So many cannot overtake safely.
Just seen this, I instruct for RD, all staff are either serving or retired Road Traffic Police officers who have a wealth of driving experience under their belts.
Give Julian a ring at RD or check out the website at www.ridedrive.co.uk which outlines all courses available to suit all styles/requirements/pockets.
It always a great day out for the student and instructor and you WILL benefit from the experience, who knows it might be me sat at the side of you
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Give Julian a ring at RD or check out the website at www.ridedrive.co.uk which outlines all courses available to suit all styles/requirements/pockets.
It always a great day out for the student and instructor and you WILL benefit from the experience, who knows it might be me sat at the side of you
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