Advanced Driving in the Worcestershire Warwickshire and West Midlands training drivers for the RoSPA advanced driving test tuition free to members Introduction The RoSPA Advanced Drivers West Midlands Group was founded in November 1978 Midlands of England covering three counties Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. road safety. Training. The group has volunteer tutors; they have all passed the advanced driving test They are all registered tutors with the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders, as the Association have recently become called, or RoADAR for short. Many of our Approved Tutors advanced driving instruction and become Advanced Tutors. They, like all RoSPA advanced drivers, advanced driving test every three years. Each new member groups tutors. Together they arrange mutually convenient sessions, usually weekly or fortnightly, lasting from one to two hours drive their own cars; the tutors give advice and guidance. These sessions are free. There is no limit to the number of drives join the group. which grade you will pass, but will normally keep training you until they think you have reached your current level of competence. Even after the test, Newsletter The group's newsletter is issued monthly to all group members. Articles from be happy to consider it for publishing. Events There are regular events that take place all over the area. These include driving competitions, assessed drives or training evenings, visits to places like the Police Motorway Control Centre and RAC Control Centre, manoeuvrability workshops, trivia quiz nights, guest speakers, skid control courses, off-road driving etc. Why not join us? Becoming a Member Any person holding a full licence may apply to join the group. An Associate member is one who has not passed the RoADAR test. The membership subscription on joining is £45.00, which includes the annual membership subscription and a copy of the Police Drivers Handbook "Roadcraft". In the unlikely event that you have not passed your test after 1 year, the membership renewal subscription is £22.00 Any Associate who passes the test, becomes a Full member of the group. The West Midlands Group membership fee for Full members is £14.00 due annually. New members who are already a current member of RoADAR may join the West Midlands Group but their initial subscription will be £22.00. One or two of our members have chosen not to get heavily involved with the with the Group as a Friend. The annual subscription is £10.00 Becoming a friend West Midland Group but do not want to get involved You can also do that by joining the West Midland Group, as a Friend. The annual subscription is £10.00. You will receive a newsletter each month and be invited to all the functions Approved Tutors Since the 1st January 2006, RoSPA have introduced a new tutor qualification called the Approved Tutor. Approved Tutor is a recognised qualification to enable the West Midlands Group to continue training more drivers to become RoSPA advanced drivers You can train and become an Advanced Tutor. The West Midland Group has been accepted by RoSPA to train and test Approved Tutors. This qualification will mean the member can train group associates for the RoSPA advanced driving test, just as your Tutor trained you. If you would like to become an approved Tutor contact the Driver Guidance Organizer Advanced Tutors The RoSPA National Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction has become the highest open qualification for post-test instructors in the UK. It provides access to the DSA Fleet Register Up until the 1st January 2006 the West Midlands Group Diploma Course Diploma in Advance Driving tuition qualification. Since then, RoSPA have replaced the Group Diploma with two levels of tutor qualifications called Approved Tutor and Advanced Tutor. Approved Tutor. RoSPA HQ will test Advanced Tutors. The RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction has been replaced with the Advanced Tutor West Midlands Group full members holding a Silver or Gold Grade to become Approved Tutors. This is how the West Midland Group since 1978. We help each other to help others. We need these qualifications to maintain a uniform training schedule within the local groups and to standardize training nationally. and the local groups continue to grow. The West Midlands Group are Advanced Tutor level and when details are available, they will be posted here. Acquired Skills Knowledge: Advanced drivers are those who have taken the time to find out more information Highway Code and other books about driving. This knowledge enhances their driving because it gives them confidence and a greater understanding of the skill required for everyday driving. Awareness: Advanced drivers are those who are more aware of road and weather conditions and It also helps them anticipate the likely actions of other road users and the effect of different types of hazards. Attitude: Advanced drivers respect all speed limits; they are more calm and able to concentrate., because of their increased knowledge, awareness, and anticipation. Anticipation: Advanced drivers have been trained to look and see the things that can be seen, to anticipate the things that can't be seen, to analyze what has been seen and anticipated, They are then more aware of what may happen based on probability, (see the cat run into the road, expect to see the dog chasing it). Advanced drivers are expecting the unexpected. Skill: Advanced drivers have the skill to make informed judgments on situations; they have the confidence to know when 30 mph in a 30 mph speed limit is too fast, with an attitude that makes them reduce their speed. smoothly, with the finesse that would make their passengers think they had driven on that road many times before. Finally: Advanced drivers have the awareness to see the child playing with a ball on the pavement, the anticipation to expect the child to drop the ball and chase it in to the road, the skill to manipulate their vehicle smoothly, safely and early enough to avoid the child, the attitude of knowing it's all part of everyday driving hazards. Advanced drivers know that increased awareness, anticipation, skill and a better driving attitude, saves lives! The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test The RoSPA Advanced driving test lasts for approximately 90 minutes and is conducted over a route covering all types of roads and traffic conditions, including Motorways. The test is designed to evaluate a drivers understanding and ability to drive at a very high standard and will detect any weaknesses or potentially dangerous driving habits. The examiner will then explain that you will be driving a pre-determined route and that they will be giving directional instructions. A successful candidate will have demonstrate a safe, smooth, systematic drive, making good progress when possible and demonstrating a thorough knowledge of The Police Driver's Handbook "Roadcraft" and the "Highway CodeHowever, all candidates will receive from RoSPA HQ a comprehensive report on all aspects of their test. As the standard is far higher than that taken by learner drivers, a person is. The tough standards required ensure that the person who achieves a Gold award has succeeded in gaining the highest award available to a civilian driver in the UK. Another unique feature of RoSPA is that all members Gold previously. If the re-test is not taken, the person ceases to be a member or hold their grade. All re-test are paid for from a members annual subscription to RoSPA Frequently Asked Questions I think I'm a good driver. Why should I need to bother becoming an advanced driver? Accidents rarely just happen. 95% of all crashes, big or small, are due to driver error. Advanced driving is about being safer on the road, being able to recognise when hazardous situations are developing and react to them. Advanced driving is neither frightening nor boring. It is safe, systematic and smooth. If you think you are a good driver, prove it! If you are not a good driver, improve it! Most people with full licenses have the capability of passing an advanced test - they just need help to achieve that goal.
Increased awareness on the road
Reduced accidents
RoSPA Advanced Drivers West Midland Group is the local RoSPA Advance Driving Group for Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands area.


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RoSPA Advanced Drivers
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