As the name suggests,
better driving is not a one-time benefit but a real skill
for life.
Recognising that the majority of collisions
are caused by driver error, the IAM’s Advanced Driving
Test was introduced in 1956 with the specific objective
of significantly improving driving standards using the principles
of advanced driving pioneered and applied with great success
by the Metropolitan Police. The tests are now accredited
by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
The Advanced Test is not exclusively about
safety, but encourages the driver to feel confident on the
road, to make good progress, and to get greater enjoyment
from the experience.
To date, over 400,000 people have taken
the Advanced Test. The pass rate is around 75%, and we currently
have over 100,000 active members.
Most members will come through the 'Skill
for Life' program, which enables drivers and riders
to prepare for their Advanced Driving and Advanced Motorcycling
tests.
