Advanced driving lessons/exam

[mikal83]

cant see any newish posts on this matter. my Mrs has said, do I fancy it.....Not too sure if its a flat cap and driving gloves thing or...?
Seems that you take a few lessons etc then a test. Has anyone done the course test etc recently....what did you think...

[mikal83]

tivver500 said:

Qouting that IAM Observers have had 'some training' is a bit of an understatement....

I was a RoSPA Advanced rider and tutor before moving over to cars. I took my Advanced test, with RoSPA, and achieved a Gold standard pass which was accepted by the IAM as an 'Advanced Driver' pass.

My following training, as a National Observer, took around nine months and was extremely thorough. Culminating in a test which lastes two and a half hours. I also will go out with our Chief Observer where we will critique each others driving and tuition.

I am definitely not of the 'flat cap' brigade as, although in my 70s, I currently drive a Seat Cupra ST and a TVR.

Although the main focus of the IAM Advanced driver training is safety we also encourage smooth, progressive driving. Driving or riding with police advanced drivers shows how this makes rapid progress look calm and smooth.

Most IAM groups will offer a 'Free taster drive' where your driving will be assesed and you can then decide whether to buy the full course or not....

TY for that......seems the first approach.