An excellent introduction to the world of advanced driving. This course is aimed at drivers who have qualified within the last 12 months, although any driver can take the course.

The purpose of the course is to expose novice drivers to motorway driving, and slightly more advanced methods of driving, they may not have developed during their L driver training.

The Pass Plus course is not a test as such as you can't fail, you will either achieve or exceed each module. When you have reached the standard (normally after 6 hours training) you will be awarded a certificate. We conduct Pass Plus courses, for more info please click here.

The I.A.M are probably the best known advanced driving organisation in the UK. Their test is designed for motorists, typically with many years experience to improve their driving by introducing them to Roadcraft and The System of Car Control.

You can take this test after at least 3-months driving experience, although most have far more than this. Almost all drivers will be able to pass this test after around 6-10 hours training.

The DIAmond Advanced Test is different to the I.A.M test as it follows the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) style of driving - basically the way you need to drive to pass the L test.

To pass the Learner test you need to make no more than 15 minor faults. To pass this test, you need to make no more than 6 minor faults. This test is based on the same standard driving instructors are tested on as part of their qualifying exams!

Although impossible to show on this web page, this test really sits above Bronze and Silver RoSPA test (see below) but not quite at Gold level, but very near.

Similar to the I.A.M test as it is based on Roadcraft. However, the main difference is your test is graded Bronze, Silver and Gold. You will also need to be re-tested every three years.

Bronze is considered an I.A.M pass, while a silver award is for the more able drivers. Gold is hard to get and is for drivers who display flair throughout the test. Gold standard drivers would be considered good enough to succeed on a class one type police advanced test.

Identical to the DIAmond Advanced Test in that it follows the DSA way of driving (MSM, always indicate at junctions etc..) but on this test, you need to make no more than 2 minor faults.

The test also lasts 90 minutes (compared to the 60 minutes for the DIAmond Advanced Test) and to add to that, you also need to give a full 15 minute driving commentary on what you are seeing and how you are planning.

If you pass this test, you can be confident that your driving ability on the road is far superior to people who have passed the I.A.M test, and light years ahead of the average driver.

This test is almost identical to the DIAmond Special Test. However, is only allowed to be taken by ADIs (Approved Driving Instructors). At the end of the test, you will be awarded a Grade D, C, B or A. Grades D to B range from and I.A.M pass to RoSPA Gold (Grade B).

However, to be classed as the highest test available we are only including Grade A passes. Some people may argue that the DIAmond Special Test is harder. However, as this is only open to ADIs we fail to see how something like this can be easier than a test available to the general public.

Like with the DIAmond Special Test you are only allowed 2 driving faults, although we suspect that the examiners will be slightly harder at marking on this test.