Advanced Refresher Course

What is the Advanced Refresher Course?

The Refresher course is an opportunity to go out on three or four observed drives/rides with an IAM RoadSmart Observer. It may be quite some time since you passed your test or you may just want the opportunity to brush up on a few skills.

The Refresher Course is not a condensed version of the Advanced Course. Instead, it has been designed to focus on maintaining advanced driving/riding skills with reference to the competencies in the Advanced Driver or Rider Logbook (included with your course is access to a digital Logbook). Your Observer will be able to identify some areas to work on and you will be encouraged to input into the focus of each session to gain the most benefit. There’s no test and there’s no pressure – just enjoy the sessions!

Session 1:

• Introductions
  
• Initial driving/riding assessment
  
• Opportunity to identify and discuss any areas to address, improve or finesse
  

Session 2 and 3:

• Revision of IPSGA
  
• Skills development led by Member's needs under the guidance of an Observer
  

Session 4:

• Observer feedback and encouragement
  
• Optional session to recap on learnings and to finesse the drive/ride
  

What happens on completion of the course?

There is no test and you cannot pass or fail. You will receive a Certificate of Completion by email after you have completed the course celebrating your efforts to upskill.

Reflection:

Before you meet for the first time, it may be useful to think about any areas of your driving/riding that you would like to focus on, for example:

• Roundabouts
  
• Urban routes
  
• Rural routes
  
• Unfamiliar roads
  
• Use of gears
  
• Bends and limit points
  
• Hazard identification
  
• Slow riding
  
• Overtaking including filtering
  
• Or anything else
  

Refresh your knowledge:

You may also want to have a look at the Advanced Logbook if it has been a while since you did your Test. You may want to refresh your knowledge of IPGSA.

If you used How to be a Better Driver/Rider Book for your Advanced Course, the Advanced Logbook has replaced this.

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Preparation:

Before you meet each time, please:

• Check over your vehicle and make sure it is roadworthy and legal, for example, check tyres, lights, fluid levels, etc.
  
• Ensure the vehicle has a full tank of fuel or is fully charged.
  
• Bring any required eyewear.
  
• Make sure you are fit to drive/ride and not taking any medication that impacts your ability to drive/ride.