Advanced Car Test

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Why should you be Interested?
Traffic accidents account for almost half of all accidental deaths and are the largest single cause of death and injury to young adults in this country. Being a good driver means that you never stop learning. Improving your driving skills and becoming an advanced driver will not only make you safer but will also increase your enjoyment of driving.

How does it all work?
RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders is a section of RoSPA one of the foremost safety advisory and training organisations in the world. Local groups have been formed to offer free training, support and advice to any drivers who wish to improve their driving and pass the advanced test.

RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders operate in a very practical style by creating local groups of volunteers, all of whom have passed the advanced test and have been trained to pass on their knowledge to others. Groups often work closely with police advanced drivers and instructors to ensure that the standards outlined in Roadcraft, the police drivers handbook, are maintained.

Before taking the test you should study the current editions of The Highway Code and Roadcraft. Without a good knowledge of both you are unlikely to obtain a high grade.

What makes me a better driver?

Becoming a better driver involves reviewing and adapting your driving skills to keep pace with ever changing road and traffic conditions. This will ensure that you get the best out of your vehicle.

Because we want to maintain the highest standards we require that you re-take the test every three years. However, that re-test is free. It is not simply the speed of your reaction that determines whether you are a safe driver but your ability to identify and respond effectively to hazards. That skill, like many others, can be further developed.

Many drivers know that they could become even better but think advanced driving is for others. Some believe that advanced training and the high standards are restricted to police drivers. That is not the case. With a little training and support you will realise how good you can become and you will join the ranks of some of the best drivers in the country.

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