Pass The Advanced Driving Test
We can help you to pass the Advanced Driving Test by showing you what is expected of you on the test. Our observers will show you which aspects of your driving need to be honed in order to reach test standard. You can then be confident that when you take your test you will pass.
Assessment Drive.
Mansfield Group offers FREE assessment drives to anyone who would like to know if they can achieve the IAM standards.
The assessments are conducted by Group Senior Observers and cover similar aspects to the Advanced Test. You will be debriefed and given a written report which will point out differences between your technique and the IAM requirements, explain how you could improve your technique to meet the IAM requirements, and answer any queries you may have about the IAM and/or the Mansfield Group of Advanced Motorists.
How do I prepare for the Advanced Driving Test
You will need to join the Mansfield Group of Advanced Motorists as an Associate Member. On paying the subscription you would be given a short induction course and an "Associates Pack" containing details about the Group and Institute. Note - if you have joined the IAM through the Skill for Life programme then your associate membership of Mansfield Group and your test fee were included in your Skill for Life package.
Guidance sessions are usually held on the Sunday following the first Tuesday of each month and two weeks later; see Diary for full details.
If Associates are unable to attend the Sunday sessions or they require more guidance, a list of Observers willing to give guidance at other mutually convenient times is available.
More Information for Associate Members who are Preparing for their Advanced Driving Test
About the Test
The Test will include driving through town, along country lanes, dual carriageways, motorway and manoeuvring. Covering some 30 to 40 miles and lasting about one to one and a half hours.
The Examiner will look for a number of points such as use of controls, observation, concentration, discipline, safety, progress, car sympathy, road craft and general skill, including reverse park if practical.
Advanced driving is based on the Police method of driving which is fully explained in the HMSO publication "ROADCRAFT".
All IAM Examiners are qualified Police Class I Drivers which is the highest standard awarded in Britain.
There are no trick questions or unusual manoeuvres during the Test. The Test Standard is for a good, safe, skilful drive and the Examiner will discuss all aspects of the Test with the candidate, pass or fail.