RoSPA Advanced Driver Training
J.E.M. can deliver driver training to bring your driving up to a standard to take the RoSPA advanced driving test which is recognised as one of the most challenging and if passed at the GOLD Standard the highest civilian driving test accolade.
Your trainer has passed the RoSPA test at the GOLD Standard and also holds RoSPA Advanced National Driving Diploma with a Distinction in the Drive and Instructional ability so you can be assured of the best training to get you there.
What is advanced driving?
It is a safe, thoughtful, systematical and methodical way of driving. Advanced drivers are more observant and better at anticipating changes in the surrounding conditions. Because of this they are able to plan their driving to deal with any circumstances.
Why should you be interested?
We are often asked by people why they should be interested in advanced driving. Here are some of the reasons which we think make it worthwhile:
- Your motoring costs can be noticeably reduced by improved driving techniques;
- You can often get discounts on insurance premiums;
- You will enjoy your driving more, to the benefit of yourself and your family;
- You will feel more relaxed when driving;
- You will become a safer driver; and
- Your driving may one day save someone’s life – it could be yours and your family.
What makes a better driver?
By observing carefully and analysing accurately what they see, advanced drivers have learnt to anticipate and plan so as to be able to manage situations safely. Advanced driver training teaches you do this by concentrating, driving systematically and being prepared to change and re-plan as the ever changing driving events un-fold. This follows the same patern as Police are taught and you maybe tested by ex-Police Class 1 Drivers and Instructors.
There are only two things you can change while driving a vehicle by operating the controls: you can change its direction and its speed. It is as simple as that.
In becoming a better driver you learn the overriding importance of safety, both of yourself and others. You learn how to drive more safely by learning more skill in how, why and when to change your direction and your speed.
Many drivers drive badly because their errors usually cause no ill effects, thus their errors are reinforced. The average driver does not associate crashes with careless and thoughtless driving. But poor planning promotes poor performance. Advanced drivers aim positively to cut down their risks of being involved in someone else’s crash while minimising risks from their own driving. At best a crash is inconvenient but at worst it will result in serious injury or death.
So advanced driving is achieved by driving to a system which is simple, efficient, effective, always applicable and gives those precious gifts of space and time in which to deal with hazards. The advanced driver is rarely taken by surprise. The word ‘suddenly’ does not appear in the driving vocabulary.
With all this in place the advanced driver will be able to make unobtrusive, planned progress consistent with safety and the law.
The Test
The RoSPA advanced driving test is regarded as the most comprehensive and challenging available to the public. It is monitored and approved by the Driving Standards Agency. A is the highest civilian driving standard available and the holder will be a master of his or her art. It is unlikely that anyone will gain a high grade without comprehensive knowledge of The Highway Code and Roadcraft.
You may not be as fully practised in the application of the police system of driving as the advanced police driver who has spent many weeks of full time training in order to achieve this standard. Most members of the public will not have the opportunity to reach this level of excellence. However, the examiner will be looking for a satisfactory display of safe, systematic and smooth progressive driving. After the test he will comment on your weaknesses and give advice and suggestions on how to improve. If you pass the test you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you really are a safe knowledgeable driver.
Testimonial on winter driving workshop
Dear Edward
I would just like to pass on my thanks for your winter driving tips session that you hosted in our school. The material was presented in a very effective way, with an excellent mix of questions, information and videos. You allowed us to ask questions, no matter how silly and provide no nonsense answers avoiding ‘techno babble’. The handouts showed the main points and will serve as reference in years to come.
I certainly took your advice and have equipped my car better to tackle the best of the Yorkshire weather.
With best wishes to you and your family at this time of year.
Mike Sibley (and staff)
Head Teacher
Cliffe V.C. Primary School
Edward has recently been interviewed to help produce an article on winter driving for the York Evening Press which can be read through this link http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/features/8757504.Driving_tips_on_how_to_stay_on_the_road_during_icy_weather/