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St. Helens and District Group of Advanced Motorists Registered Charity Number 1058971 (England & Wales)
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Established in 1985 (click Newsletter
April 2010 Special Edition for more about Group history), the Group has already helped over 650
local people to pass the Advanced Test; over the years, our first-time Pass rate has been established at
over 90%. Our membership consists of those who have passed the Advanced Test and then volunteer some of
their time to give others the opportunity to pass the Advanced Test. We meet weekly (see Course
dates) at 10.00am on
Sunday mornings at the Mercure Hotel, Linkway West, St. Helens, WA10 1NG.
Drivers who have held a
licence for years but have not driven for some time, suddenly find themselves having to drive again. Perhaps
you have had an accident and it has shaken your confidence. Or perhaps you have recently passed your ‘L’
Test and entered the real world! Any of these can be a daunting propsect…but we can help.
We will tell you the good bits, and the not-so-good bits, about your driving, and will give you some tips and help you brush up on your driving skills at the same time. It’s absolutely free, so there is nothing to lose!
If for some reason you struggle with Motorway driving, Country driving, roundabouts, or parking, we can tailor a free Free Taster Session to suit your needs.
To discuss / arrange a Free Driving Assessment or Taster Session, please contact our Associate co-ordinator, Alan Prescott: Contact Us.
Perhaps you just want to bring your to driving up to an altogether higher standard and open the door to better car insurance at the same time. Our full 8 to 10 week Course can do just that, and bring you to Advanced Test standard – see Our Courses and Discounts and Offers.
The course is based on a series of observed drives, leading to the Advanced Driving test, which is quality assured by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency).
Once you've booked a course, you'll be able to join our next course, or earlier depending upon demand. For each observed run you'll be paired with one of the Group's Observers, who will accompany you on the drive and advise you on how to improve your driving to the advanced test standards.
The test lasts for about 90 mins and usually covers 30 - 40 miles along a variety of road types. During the test the examiner will thoroughly assess your driving ability according to the different road conditions. You'll negotiate various hazards and situations, utilising the skills and techniques that have been developed on the course.
The main benefit of taking the course is becoming a safer driver - providing you with the skills, experience and understanding to quickly adapt to a range of situations.
The statistics speak for themselves. IAM RoadSmart asked 2500 drivers who passed the Advanced Driving Test what benefit they’d seen. They said taking the Advanced Driver Course:
Passing the test also makes you a member of IAM RoadSmart, which has a number of benefits - a year's subscription to its award-winning RoadSmart magazine, and access to exclusive discounts.
The course is based on a series of observed drives, leading to the Advanced Driving test, which is quality assured by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency).
Once you've booked a course, you'll be able to join our next course, or earlier depending upon demand. For each observed run you'll be paired with one of the Group's Observers, who will accompany you on the drive and advise you on how to improve your driving to the advanced test standards.
The test lasts for about 90 mins and usually covers 30 - 40 miles along a variety of road types. During the test the examiner will thoroughly assess your driving ability according to the different road conditions. You'll negotiate various hazards and situations, utilising the skills and techniques that have been developed on the course.
The main benefit of taking the course is becoming a safer driver - providing you with the skills, experience and understanding to quickly adapt to a range of situations.
The statistics speak for themselves. IAM RoadSmart asked 2500 drivers who passed the Advanced Driving Test what benefit they’d seen. They said taking the Advanced Driver Course:
Passing the test also makes you a member of IAM RoadSmart, which has a number of benefits - a year's subscription to its award-winning RoadSmart magazine, and access to exclusive discounts.
