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. You will receive a hard copy of the Logbook plus access to a soft copy.

Available locations

ENGLAND

NORTH WEST

Bolton and District Group of Advanced Motorists

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

Chesterfield 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

South Eastern Group

SOUTH WEST

Bournemouth and Dorset Advanced Drivers  

Plymouth and District Advanced Motorists  

Somerset and Wiltshire Advanced Motorists   

Swindon Advanced Motorists

EAST OF ENGLAND

Chelmsford and South Essex Advanced Motorists

SCOTLAND

Forth Valley 
 
Gordon Advanced Motorists

Penrith Advanced Motorists

Penrith and Kendal Advanced Motorists

Dumfries and Galloway Advanced Motorists / Motorcyclists

WALES 

Mid Wales Advanced Motorists  

The Member’s Advanced Driver Refresher Course is currently only available with the groups above. Unfortunately at this point, we can’t offer the course to those who do not live in or close to 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