Advanced driver tests, www.IrishAdvancedMotorists.ie

gabgab

Hi guys,

Does anyone know anything about passing this test,

http://www.irishadvancedmotorists.ie

I cant really afford the lessons at the moment but would like to do it,
Any advice from people that have done the test would be greatly appreciated!!!

whimsey

I did the test about a year ago. Its fairly tough compared to the
normal test. When I did it the commentry was no longer mandatory
so it makes it a little easier so I thought. Its a good bit longer than
the normal test two its about 1 and a half hours all in with most of
that in the car.

My test was out of Bewleys in Newlands Cross dublin and I did
a fair amount of driving around blessington. The tester was sound
he was a driving instructor for the gardai for years and years.

I would advise the training I had done ignition training and still
did the IAM training. You learn a lot about good driving and
some about passing the test. Also worth getting a copy of
"Road Craft" the UK driving manual but the IAM book is a good
start also.

Let me know how you get on.

Regards

jayok

gabgab,

I too done this test and I strongly recommend it. I didn't however take the IAM courses for this, I actually used the Irish School of Motoring Advanced course and then took the test. The reason for this is the ISM were running a 1 day intensive course with 1-to-1 tuition. I have spent ages before the course reading and practising best techniques so when it came to the course I got loads out of it.

As for the test as whimsey said, it's tougher than the normal test but it also makes you a better driver. Advanced driving is NOT about doing wheel-spins and hand-brake turns (as people often think it is) but it is about defensive driving. I feel I am a better driver for having it - so much so that I plan to take the test on a regular basis (i.e. every 3 years) to make sure that I don't slip into bad habits.

If you don't have finances to get some courses now, your best bet is to get a copy of Roadcraft and read it. It will explain loads about driving you never really thought about. Then practice the recommendations! You'll surprise yourself how much more sense driving makes.

Silvera

I haven't taken the test, but I would highly reccommend that more people read 'RoadCraft - The UK Police Drivers Handbook'.

It really does get you thinking about and improving your driving techniques !