Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)

The IAM test takes approximately 60 to 75 minutes, over a route covering a wide variety of traffic and driving conditions, and is designed to detect any weaknesses or potentially dangerous driving habits. It may be taken in cars, commercial vehicles or on motor cycles. Usually covering between 30 and 40 miles on all types of roads, from estate roads to motorways (if available) or dual carriageways, with a few country lanes added.

You will be assessed by an IAM examiner who will have a minimum qualification of a class 1 police advanced driving certificate, many of them are also police driving instructors. The Advanced Driving Test offers an independent assessment of your driving skills, the test is NOT EASY but is ACHIEVABLE by most motorists with correct professional training.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents ( RoSPA )

The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test is generally regarded as the most comprehensive and challenging test of its kind available to the general public, it usually takes about 60 to 75 minutes to complete, and drivers will be expected to conform to an exceptional standard of driving, usually giving a commentary whilst doing so. At the end of your driving test you will be asked questions relating to both your drive and questions on the Highway Code and Roadcraft the essential police drivers handbook. You will be assessed by a RoSPA examiner who will have a minimum qualification of a class one police advanced driving certificate, many of them are also police driving instructors.

This test is graded into three levels, RoSPA Bronze, Silver or Gold. With Gold of course being the highest. If you are ungraded i.e. you do not reach the required standard you re offered a free re - test at a later date. You will also recieve a full written report on your driving ability and certificate of your achievment. Because of the high level of driving expected of a RoSPA advanced driver, you are expected to retake the test every three years to maintain and improve in line with the current standards.

DIAmond Advanced Motorist

The DIAmond Advanced Test will take over an hour to complete, and will encompass most types of traffic and road conditions. During your driving test a maximum of six minor faults will be allowed. The system of driving will be the same as you were originally taught for your "L" test, Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre, however, you will be expected to demonstrate a progressive drive and a higher degree of skill and competence than that shown on your original driving test.

Your examiner for this test will be an approved Driving Instructor who also holds the Diploma in Driving Instruction and has passed the DSA Cardington Special Test and have completed the DIAmond Advanced Examiner course.

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