Advanced driving

The road safety team recommend any driver training to improve safety on our roads. On this page, you will find information on advanced driving courses, Pass Plus, fleet training and driver skills courses.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists

Over 90% of crashes are due to driver error. Advanced drivers have, statistically, fewer crashes. This is due to the fact that they have been taught to drive defensively and to use the Police system of control.

The Institute's 'Skill for Life' course costs £99.00 and contains everything you need to pass your Advanced Driving Test and membership of the IAM. If you are aged 26 or under the fee is reduced to £79.00. The courses are run throughout the year and some insurance companies may offer discounts to Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) members.

To find out more contact 0845 0945 650, visit the Shropshire IAM website or the national website by using the links on this page.

The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test

Absolutely any qualified driver could become an advanced driver, given some instruction and practice.

There is a national network of local groups that have trained and experienced tutors willing to offer you, free of charge, advice, support and driving assessments to prepare you for the test. You should consider taking the test for all sorts of reasons:

• Improved skills will make you safer and you will have more enjoyment from your car.
• Traffic crashes account for almost half of all accidental deaths in Britain.
• Passing the RoSPA test will prove that you are a driver of the highest standard.
• There will be less wear and tear on your vehicle.
• Improved fuel consumption.
• Reduced levels of driver stress.
• Lower insurance premiums.

Please visit the website by following the link on this page.

Pass Plus discount scheme

Have you recently passed your driving test? If so take advantage of the County Council’s discount scheme. New drivers can apply for £30 towards the cost of the Pass Plus Scheme which consists of six specially designed driver training sessions. The course follows a structured programme of tuition designed to make you a safer and better driver. There is no test to take.

You will gain experience on roads and in conditions that you are not familiar with, such as town driving, rural driving all weather driving, night driving, motorways and dual carriageways. See what is included in the course on the DirectGov website by using the link on this page.

On completion of the course you will be issued with a certificate which can be used to gain a substantial discount on your first year’s insurance from a list of companies.

Please contact Eileen Taylor at the road safety section for further information.

Fleet training and driver skills courses

The IAM, RoSPA and other organisations offer fleet training for companies of all sizes - use the links on this page to find out more.

Shropshire County Council's Driver Skills Course aims to make driving more enjoyable by increasing awareness, improving hazard recognition, addressing collision avoidance techniques and improving driving skills. It is a one day course and includes theory and practical sessions at a cost of £65 per person.

The road safety team can also provide senior citizen awareness schemes and minibus training with assessments. Please see the driver assessment page link on this page for more information about assessments or contact Eileen Taylor at the road safety section.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) can also provide presentations to older drivers - see the link on this page for more information.