is "advanced driving" really so advanced, or is it just basic drivng without silly mistakes?

Answer 1

It's about being more aware of what others around you are doing, driving 'defensively' , leaving enough room around to react safely, and driving smoothly. I'm currently training as a driving instructor, the practical test of driving ability is (soI've been told) about the standard of the advanced driving test, byt focusses more on driving to the highway code. Since I've been driving this way, my wife says I'm a better driver, also I've been getting an extra 5 or 6 mpg, and slightly quicker journeys.

Answer 2

involve the same maoeuvres as in basic driving and Motorway driving as well( it is included in pass plus ). But there is no room for silly or any mistakes at all. Must be the master of the art.

More than ability to use the car physicaly, only those who have perfect skill can deliver the actions step by step in words in real time(ie comentary drving). Must have good knowledge of the high way code- ie. be able to say any thing and everything in it as and when required.

MUST NOT TRY TO BE a comptetive driver BUT MUST BE CONSIDERATE TO others and watch out all the time all around like a radar in the air field

Only practice can bring perfection in any skill, hence must be dedicated.

! But don't be scared , go ahead and have a try.


There are some information available in DSA web site.

Answer 3

There isn't anything unexpected about Advanced Driving, but it is the application of much greater observation, anticipation and planning than 99% of other drivers ever use.

Examples are looking for a single street-light, knowing that this is opposite a junction, and then using this observation to look for other hazards.

Rubbish bags mean the rubbish truck is round the corner.

Feet visible under parked cars mean watch out for the emerging pedestrian.

During icy weather, Bridges suffer from ice before and after other roads because they are colder and exposed.

Gaps in the hedge - perhaps a gate - may mean a side-wind on the car. These are micro-climates.

There are many of these plus a more rigorous form of mirror-signal-manouver which gives the driver time to react.

None of this is particularly complicated but does require hours of practice to ensure it is ingrained so that you do it every time even in emergency situations.

Advanced Driving courses are available from local groups of the Institute of Advanced Motorists using volunteers like myself at a cost of £85, or through RoSPA local groups. IAM tests are once off (pass/fail), RoSPA tests are every 3 years (Gold/Silver/Bronze).

Answer 4

Compared with the general standard of driving, it's VERY advanced. The IAM course is well worth doing - you learn all the stuff you don't do before your driving test.

Answer 5

You learn not to call the outside lane of a motorway "the fast lane"! -I've seen people gradually get over to the right the faster they go. People give you filthy looks if your at 70mph in the inside (left lane) when your coming up behind and you have to overtake

Answer 6

My mate did advanced driving, it was motorway driving, night time driving, country lanes and driving in very heavy rain.

Answer 7

It's a lot more than that, certainly not just a course to take. Have a look at the IAM's website :http://www.iam.org.uk/

Answer 8

a advance driver can be verry usefull when insuring your car as u can get it cheeper if u have this qualifacation

Answer 9

its driving in bad weather ie rain, snow etc etc and driving at night too....good luck

Answer 10

No its a course and you get cheaper insurance