Young Drivers Programme - Funding for the Advanced Driving Course

For 2023, new Funding has been agreed with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to provide funded Advanced Driver courses for young drivers.  The course normally costs £200.00. (w.e.f. 01 Apr 2024).

The course consists of an "Introduction to Advanced Driving Seminar" held on a Saturday morning and a number of drives in the applicants car, on a regular basis, being coached by a qualified IAM RoadSmart Observer. This course will enhance the driver's handling skills, improve observation and anticipation of hazards on the road and provide the toolset to improve driving in all conditions. The number of drives required depends on the capabilities of the driver, but the average is about 8.

To Qualify for the Funded Advanced Driving Course, you must:

• Be between the ages of 18 and 26;
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Live or work in Gloucestershire
• Have use of a car
• Be keen on improving your driving

Terms and Conditions

• A £50 deposit is required, payable on acceptance following an assessment drive. The Deposit is refundable on taking the Advanced Driver Test at the end of the course.
• Applicants will be expected to complete the course and attempt the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver test.  Places are limited so failure to complete the course will incur loss of the £50 deposit.  
• On application, a driving assessment will be carried out to ascertain suitability and commitment, after which a course will be allocated to successful applicants in the form of a Gift voucher to exchange for an IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver course.  The applicant will be expected to redeem the gift voucher within 30 days.  Failure to do so will result in the voucher being withdrawn.
• Once registered onto an Advanced Driver course, the applicant will be expected to communicate with his allocated Observer within 21 days to arrange a suitable start date for the course.  Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the course.
  

How to Apply for the Funded Advanced Driving Course

To apply, please complete your details in the application form below. You should allow a period of at least 3-4 months to complete the course.  Your vehicle must remain legally roadworthy throughout.

To arrange to speak to someone about this please email: asco@glosiam.org.uk