Course overview

The Member's Advanced Driver Refresher a great opportunity for IAM RoadSmart members (past or present) to go out on three to four 60-90 minute drives with a skilled Observer. It may be quite some time since you passed your Advanced test, or you may just want the opportunity to brush up on a few advanced driving skills. All you need is a full valid licence, full membership status and your own car.

About the session

The Member’s Advanced Driver Refresher has been designed to focus on maintaining Advanced Driving skills with reference to the competencies in the Advanced Driver Logbook. Your Observer will be able to identify some areas to work on and you will be encouraged to input into the focus of each session to gain the most benefit. There’s no test and there’s no pressure – just enjoy the sessions!

What’s included?

The first session will start with introductions and a discussion of your goals. Sessions 2 and 3 will focus on revision of IPSGA and developing skills individual to the driver. Session 4 is an optional session to recap on learning and bring everything together. The course is likely to take a couple of months depending on how often you meet. Between your sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to put into practise your learnings. A soft copy version of the Logbook will be included also.

Available locations

North West 

Congleton and Macclesfield Advanced Drivers and Advanced Riders  

Stockport Advanced Motorists 

Yorkshire 

 Scarborough Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists  

East Midlands 
 
Derwent and Hope Valleys  

Leicester Group of Advanced Motorists  

Lincolnshire Advanced Motorists

Wolverhampton Advanced Motorists

West Midlands 

Wolverhampton Advanced Motorists

Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists  

Stratford-upon-Avon and South Warwickshire Group  

Lichfield Advanced Motorists  

Redditch and Bromsgrove  
 
South East 

Bucks Advanced Riders and Drivers  

Guildford Advanced Motorists  

Newbury Group of Advanced Motorists  

Central Southern Group of Advanced Motorists  CSAM 

South West 

Bournemouth and Dorset Advanced Drivers  

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists  

Somerset and Wiltshire Advanced Motorists   

Swindon Advanced Motorists

Manchester

Bolton and District Group of Advanced Motorists

Essex

Chelmsford and South Essex Advanced Motorists
 
SCOTLAND 

Forth Valley 
 
Gordon Advanced Motorists

Penrith Advanced Motorists

Kendal Advanced Motorists 

WALES 

Mid Wales Advanced Motorists  

Unfortunately, at this point we can’t offer the Members Advanced Driver Refresher Course to drivers who do not live within these locations.
Due to the nature of your course being run by volunteers, the intervals between sessions may vary depending on capacity and your availability.

Benefits 

Receive expert tuition and become a more skilful driver

Grow your confidence, to better enjoy your passion for riding

Refresh your knowledge of IPSGA and Advanced Driving techniques