What is Advanced Driving?

Advanced driving is a safe, methodical and leaves nothing to chance method of driving. Advanced drivers are more observant, with better anticipation skills to react to changes in the surrounding conditions. This enables them to plan their driving, to deal with any circumstances by using the ‘System of Car Control’ which gives a systematic way to deal with all hazards.

The 'System of Car Control' is detailed in Roadcraft – The Police Driver Handbook. However, it is unlikely that anyone will gain a high grade without a good knowledge of the current editions of The Highway Code or the Rules of the Road and Roadcraft.

The reasons to complete advanced driver training is provided to help drivers to: 

• improve confidence and ability;
• improve driver concentration;
• become more observant;
• analyse and anticipate the actions of others;
• develop a positive attitude towards driving and other road users;
• create space and time to deal with hazards, the drivers own mistakes or other road users mistakes;
• research has found that advanced drivers are 20% less likely to be involved in a collision;
• are less likely to have penalty points; and
• more likely to remain collision free.

Advantages

To Enjoy Your Driving

You will enjoy driving more and feel less stressed because the drive will be so much smoother and safer.

To Improve Your Confidence

You will feel more confident, both in your own driving and in your ability to deal with the behaviour of other drivers.

To Reduce Your Crash Risk

It will help you to avoid making mistakes and misjudgements that lead to crashes and help you cope with the mistakes of other road users.

To Improve Your Fuel Consumption

You will spend less money on fuel and cause less harm to the environment, because your driving will be smoother and more systematic, with less sharp acceleration and braking and better use of gears.

To Ensure Less Wear and Tear on Your Vehicle

Your car (possibly the second most expensive item you own) will last longer and may have a higher resale value.

Insurance

You may get insurance discounts.