Driving Courses


Advanced Driving Courses

There a number of benefits taking advanced driving lessons after you have passed your driving test to sharpen your road skills and make your a safer and more competent driver.

Whether you are scared of driving on motorways or simply want to improve your technique, advances training is designed to boost your confidence and driving skills.

Who can take an advanced driving course?

Anyone with a full licence can take an advanced driving course. Whether you are a young driver who has just recently passed or a more experienced driver over 70 who wants to refresh their knowledge, taking advanced driving lessons can help you develop your skills as a driver. 

What advanced driver training courses are available?

There are advanced driving lessons to tackle a range of areas, dependent on what you want to improve. 

Here is a round-up of advanced driving courses available in the UK.

Will taking an advanced driving course reduce my car insurance?

Taking an advanced driving course may lower your car insurance premiums, but this isn't guaranteed. However becoming an advanced driver who is less likely to have an accident, will help you build up your no claims bonus.

IAM RoadSmart

IAM RoadSmart (external website) is a registered UK charity that provides advanced driving courses to help drivers and motorbike riders improve their skills.

It offers a range of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Quality Assured advanced driving courses.

These include:

  • Advanced Driver Course 

  • Young Driver Assessment

  • Mature Driver Review

Pass Plus Advanced Driver Training

The Pass Plus Scheme (external website) is ideal for new drivers who have recently passed their test. This short course, recognised by the DVSA, takes about six hours. It covers a range of conditions, such as night driving, urban driving and rural driving

For more information visit IAM RoadSmart (external website)

RoSPA Advanced Driving Courses

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) runs Advanced Drivers and Rider Courses through local volunteer groups. You will be assigned a tutor, who will take you through advanced driver training on evenings and weekends, free of charge. You can do as many training sessions as you feel you need to take your advanced driving test.

To find out more visit RoSPA (external website)

AA Advanced Driving Courses

The AA runs a range of driver safety courses, with specialist training from AA qualified instructors.

Courses include:

  • AA Pass Plus - Six hour course to enhance driving skills and develop new ones

  • Refresher driving lessons - ideal for drivers who are out of practice or want to expand their skills.

  • Motorway driving lessons - if you are nervous about driving on motorways, this course could increase your confidence

To find out more visit AA (external website)

Safer Driving for Longer

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) co-ordinates a scheme called Safer Driving for Longer allowing older drivers to reflect on their own driving, increase their confidence and ability while also considering alternatives to driving.

Bookings are currently available for August & September 2024:

Safer Driving for Longer course (external website)

Download Safer Driving for Longer Seminar Flyer (PDF, 636KB)