The Test gives a thorough workout of driving ability, allowing the candidate to alter their drive according to the conditions and environment of the road.

The Advanced Driving Test lasts for about 90 minutes and will usually cover between 30 and 40 miles along all types of road (town driving, motorways (if available) or dual carriageways, and even country lanes).

Your Examiner will hold a Police Advanced Driving certificate (either serving or ex Police Class 1) and will have extensive experience from working within the Traffic sections of the Police Force. At the end of our course we offer you the opportunity to meet them at our "meet the examiners" evening.

There is no longer a requirement to give a running commentary during part of your drive, although we encourage it and most candidates enjoy the added opportunity to show off their new skill.

There are no questions to answer, the test is on your driving ability, although a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code is needed as it is to be adhered to throughout the drive.

The examiner will normally give you an overall route before setting off and then in a similar way to the observed drives with us directions are given as you drive. At the end of the test the examiner will inform you straight away whether you have passed or failed and will then give a thorough de-brief of the drive.

The types of road vary from quiet country roads, motorways to busy town centres. In each case there are hazards and situations that need to be avoided and taken care of using the methods and techniques that advanced driving gives.

There may be situations where the candidate can show flair and panache (or what we term as Sparkle) on an open country road where optimum progress can be gained at maximum safety, using optimum road positioning and excellent observation.

An open country road where the candidate can show flair and panache

All this combines to give a brisk smooth drive, at the legal limit on the open road.

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