What is Advanced Driving?

In 2000 DSA of Great Britain agreed (with IAM, RoSPA, and DAM) the following definition of advanced driving:

“Advanced driving is the ability to control the position and speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to make reasonable progress unobtrusively, with skill and responsibility. The skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of driving competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation and planning. This must be co-ordinated with good handling skills. The vehicle should always be at the right place on the road at the right time, travelling at the right speed with the correct gear engaged and can always be stopped safely in the distance that can be seen to be clear.”

Why do Advanced Driving?

  • You get to keep your No Claims Bonus for longer ...
  • Advanced Drivers tend to drive more economically, so less wear and tear on your engine and components (cheaper motoring!)
  • As you won’t be stressing the car as much, less fuel consumption.
  • You will be an all round safer and more competent motorist. Much more aware of what is going on around you.
  • You will be much more skilful behind the wheel. For some people, it will speed you up and be more progressive. Always being able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear. For others it slow you down, but make you more observant to take overtaking opportunities safely and generally make you a more “progressive” driver.

 

We offer various different Advanced Driving Courses or can build a specific course to fit your needs. Please call or fill in your details on the contact page for more information.

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