Advanced Driving Tests
Diamond Advanced Motorists Test
Very similar in content and standard to ADI Part 2 Driving Test
Many training organisations recommend trainees take this test as a ‘Mock Test’ before taking their ADI Part 2.
A useful test for ADIs to take to check that they are maintaining their standards.
Cardington Special Test
Conducted at DSA examiner training centre at Cardington, (near Bedford)
This Test is only open to ADIs
Test duration is 90 minutes and no more than 3 driving errors are allowed
Diamond Advanced Motorists Special Test
Arguably the ‘most advanced standard’
Test duration is 90 minutes and no more than 2 driving errors are allowed
A short period of commentary driving is required.
Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
Test duration is 90 minutes
Examiners are all Police Advanced Driving Certificate holders (class 1)
Test is based on ‘Roadcraft’ and the marking system is based on your normal pattern of driving as opposed to the recording of errors.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Test duration is 90 minutes
Examiners are all Police Advanced Driving Certificate holders (class 1)
Test is based on ‘Roadcraft’ and the marking system is based on your normal pattern of driving as opposed to the recording of errors
Result is graded, Gold, Silver, Bronze.
You are asked to retake the test every 3 years to either maintain, or improve your grade.
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