We are now adopting a Sunday only course, which mean combining the theory and practical parts of the course into one easy to manage session.

Week 1 - Theory 

This is a general introduction to the System of Car Control which underpins Advanced Driving.

Week 1 - Practical

Demonstration drive by an Observer in his/her car to show the techniques associated with the System of Car Control. This is followed by a Check Drive by you in your car to see how bad your driving is!

Week 2 - Theory

This session is about Observation, Thinking Ahead, Acceleration and Deceleration, Gears, Brakes, Steering and Skidding

Week 2 - Practical

Check drive by you in your car to show how much you have picked up so far. How is your commentary doing?

Week 3 - Theory

This session covers Junctions, Signals, Cornering, Driving in Town, Driving in the Country and Manoeuvring

Week 3 - Practical

You are able to ask your Observer to demonstrate any aspects of the course covered so far. This is optional and you can instead carry out a check drive in your car.

Week 4 - Theory

This session is all about Overtaking, Motorway Driving, Bad Weather Speed and Safety and Commentary

Week 4 - Practical

You will carry out a check drive covering most aspects of what was covered in the previous theory session, including driving on a motorway or fast dual carriageway.

Week 5 - Theory

This session covers Difficult Conditions, Driving for Economy, Vehicle Sympathy and Driver Fatigue

Week 5 - Practical

A final demonstration drive by your observer to show the standard you should have reached by now. Then it is over to you.

Week 6 - Theory

During this session your get to meet the Examiner! This includes What the test involves, Summary of tutorials, What happens next? and Questions and Answers

Week 6 - Practical

Assessed check drive - Are you ready for it?

You are now ready to arrange for your IAM Advanced Driver Assessment with one of the IAM's many local examiners. This is done at a time mutually convenient to you and the examiner, but is generally during normal office hours Monday to Friday. Some tests can be arranged on a Saturrday, but this is up to the examiner.