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A sense of achievement

You will have the satisfaction of gaining a respected qualification. Most people think they are good drivers. You will have proved that you are, and can display the IAM badge on your car.

Cheaper motoring

The best way to achieve lower insurance costs is to preserve your No Claims Bonus. This is much more likely if you are an advanced driver. You are also likely to find that you can get a lower premium through the IAM's own insurance scheme exclusive to advanced drivers.

Advanced driving reduces wear and tear on the car and will probably reduce your fuel consumption. Even with insurance, crashes are very costly. You will be at less risk of having one.

By learning how to control speed accurately and to be observant, an advanced driver also avoids incurring speeding fines.

Better health

An advanced driver anticipates any need to change position or speed and so executes any change smoothly and avoids panic reactions. So advanced driving is much less stressful mentally and physically both for the driver and any passengers.

Greater stamina

Driving becomes more interesting so that it is easier to stay alert. The feeling of being in control of the car and able to cope safely with any situation that arises virtually eliminates the nervous strain of driving. A smoother drive is less demanding physically. All this means that you can drive well for longer.

Greater enjoyment

Knowing how to control a car, of feeling in control, of being in command rather than at the mercy of fate - in sum knowing how to drive expertly- makes driving much more enjoyable.

Safety

There is conclusive statistical evidence that advanced drivers have a very low crash rate. The possibility of a crash can never be ruled out but advanced driving reduces the risk to a minimum.

By becoming an advanced driver, you may one day save a life, possibly your own.

Some personal views

Louisa Liddell, Personal Assistant, Falkirk
	My whole attitude to driving has changed for the better since I passed my Advanced Driving test. I feel more confident when behind the wheel and enjoy my driving a lot more.
Alan Penman, Actuary, Stenhousemuir
	After five runs my driving was safer and much more enjoyable. The tuition was relaxed and effective.
Ray Setchfield, IT Engineer, Falkirk
	I thought I was a good driver until I met the IAM. My skills and abilities behind the wheel have greatly improved.