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So, you really think YOU can drive/ride?

Could you do the Advanced Driving Test?

Contact the Cambridgeshire Advanced Driving Group, training free to members and lots more, affiliated to RoSPA, click on the car!

 

In 2000 Driving Standards Agency 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.”

 

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 Don't let THIS happen to YOU! Late braking, slippery road, then suddenly, the car is going the wrong way and BANG!... What really happened was the driver was not planning ahead, reading the road. Yet with proper training this sort of incident is entirely avoidable.

 

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 Did you know there is nearly two seconds difference in reaction times between an older driver and a young driver?

Its often the younger driver who through inexperience freezes! The older more experienced driver will most likely know what to do, avoid the situation and live to see another day!

 

 

 

Eighty percent of drivers think they are good, almost all crashes are due to driver error, this does not add up! The majority of drivers NEVER take further instruction having passed their basic (novice) driving test, yet road conditions change as does the Highway Code.

We all develop bad habits and 'pub-law' is NOT the way to learn of new driving techniques! An hour (or more) with a qualified  Advanced Driving Tutor costs - NOTHING! (see costs below).

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Advanced driving (or riding) is FUN, can save on fuel and wear, can lower insurance costs, gives confidence, and.... Can lower journey times!

 

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WHAT DOES IT COST?

Tutors give their time for free, there is a registration fee if a driver wishes to go through the course of ten pounds, that's right £10.00!

Manuals will cost about £20.

 

The test is based on the ‘Roadcraft’ system of car control as taught in Home Office Approved Police Driving Schools, and all the Examiners have undergone specialised Police Training and hold Advanced Driving Certificates. The test, which does not have to be taken, is about £50 and is conducted by a Police Class One (Advanced) certificate holder.

 

The certificate awarded is a recognised (accredited) Advanced Driving (or riding) qualification, the test standards being set by the DSA, the same people who do the basic driving test.

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WHAT ADVANCED DRIVING IS NOT!

Advanced driving is not defensive driving. Advanced Driving is MORE, it's for enthusiasts and those who wish to be competent. Defensive Driving is part of Advanced Driving, but is not limited to defensive driving only. 

If it's only a basic defensive driving course you want, we will be glad to assist, you will though need an up to date edition of the Highway Code.

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Who can benefit?

Everyone!

Younger drivers lack experience having passed the basic driving test, they will be challenged by a variety of driving conditions including motorways to a standard higher than required for the basic test and also a higher standard than that of Pass-Plus, being a genuine Advanced Driving Course (which Pass-Plus is not).

Mums and dads can help by getting their children to do Advanced Driving in return for helping with insurance and other costs, driving is expensive, but
Advanced Driving Instruction is NOT!

Older drivers benefit having learned through time bad habits and gaining misunderstandings. This is natural but is easily remedied.

Professional drivers wishing to gain extra qualifications and improving their CV.

Enthusiasts who wish to undertake one of the High Performance Courses, which are based on Roadcraft.

There is NO ONE who cannot benefit!

All the tutors who undertake Advancing Driving Instruction are monitored and have to do reassessments and tests to retain their certificates.

You too can become an Advanced Driving Tutor, please ask for details.

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To know more in Upwood (and area) contact George Munford or Keith Sisman, who are both qualified (RoSPA) tutors with CADG, giving their time for free.

Keith can be contacted by phone - 710552, or email

Keith@Sisman.net

 

To contact the Cambridgeshire Advanced Driving Group (CADG), training free to members and lots more, affiliated to RoSPA, click on the car!

 

 

To know more about RoSPA and the Advanced Test, for bikes and cars, considered by many the best (though hardest) in the world, click on the logo below:

 

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For paid services, here is an excellent site:

 

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