OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS
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
| Annice Byrnes, administrator | |
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My confidence when behind the wheel has greatly improved and my observations skills have now been fully developed. The tuition I received has allowed me to be more relaxed when driving making it a pleasurable experience on our busy roads. |
| Amanda Fleming, Student | |
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My hazard awareness has greatly improved and I now feel safer commuting daily to Edinburgh from Falkirk. I feel more confident about driving than previously. |
Janice Archer, Mind and Beauty Therapist |
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I feel I am a much safer, confident and decisive driver than before. Driving is now much more pleasurable. |
Alan Penman, Actuary |
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After five runs my driving was safer and much more enjoyable. The tuition was relaxed and effective. |