[JustChris]

....is this of any use for uk insurance reductions anymore? Thinking of asking for this for a birthday anyway but years ago recall it had some positive effect on insurance? Anyone know?

[ukbeemerboy]

Bottom line is no... It makes no difference.

[venkata]

I am a member of IAM (Institute of Advance Motorists). Passed the test about 9 years ago, and not really seen any difference in premium. As a member or IAM, they will offer you a slightly cheaper deal on your current policy but that's about it....

Saying that I would recommend anyone doing the course. All it's down to is common sense driving to be honest.

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by venkata

I am a member of IAM (Institute of Advance Motorists). Passed the test about 9 years ago, and not really seen any difference in premium. As a member or IAM, they will offer you a slightly cheaper deal on your current policy but that's about it....

Saying that I would recommend anyone doing the course. All it's down to is common sense driving to be honest.

+1

I went down the RoSPA route, if you're good enough they give you the opportunity to become an assessor. It's well worth it.

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

+1

I went down the RoSPA route, if you're good enough they give you the opportunity to become an assessor. It's well worth it.

+2

Trying to persuade my wife to do it when we get new car and for her new one when she eventually decides.

However not expecting any discounts.

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by MarkG335

I went down the RoSPA route, if you're good enough they give you the opportunity to become an assessor. It's well worth it.

Like Top Gun?

[JustChris]

Cheers all, think I will do it regardless for skills.

[c.grex]

Do it. Go in open minded, you don't have to agree with all there ideas (I don't). But you'll be surprised how you do drive slightly different afterwards.

I have also found that it doesn't really make a difference to insurance or if it has I can then find a better policy cheaper that doesn't need any advance driving.

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by ChesterX5

....is this of any use for uk insurance reductions anymore? Thinking of asking for this for a birthday anyway but years ago recall it had some positive effect on insurance? Anyone know?

Since I retired from my full time job several years ago I became self-employed and do Courtesy Car Service driving at a few major sporting events each year. I took the Advanced Driving Test as much for personal satisfaction/pride/benefit,etc and found it enjoyable, been a RoSPA Gold for the past 6 years but have to say it doesn't make a damned bit of difference to my insurance premium whatsoever!!!

[aubreyn]

I'm doing the training at the moment. Finding it very helpful. Recommended!

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Originally Posted by aubreyn

I'm doing the training at the moment. Finding it very helpful. Recommended!

You doing ROSPA ?

Was it easily enough to get signed up etc?

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by Brigand

You doing ROSPA ?

Was it easily enough to get signed up etc?

Go onto RoSPA's web site and find your local branch and sign up with them, that's what I did!....RoSPA much better than IAM in my opinion!

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Originally Posted by bmnut

Go onto RoSPA's web site and find your local branch and sign up with them, that's what I did!....RoSPA much better than IAM in my opinion!

Yeah was going to do ROSPA, do they then contact you?

It's for wife not me.

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Yeah was going to do ROSPA, do they then contact you?

It's for wife not me.

They should do, pretty sure that happened when I joined although if I remember rightly I spoke to an ex-work colleague about RoSPA first off and it was he who told me how to join up. Do you know anyone local to you who is a member of RoSPA who you could contact?

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Originally Posted by bmnut

They should do, pretty sure that happened when I joined although if I remember rightly I spoke to an ex-work colleague about RoSPA first off and it was he who told me how to join up. Do you know anyone local to you who is a member of RoSPA who you could contact?

No, will just get her to join and see how it goes.

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by Brigand

No, will just get her to join and see how it goes.

Buy a copy of 'Roadcraft' and 'Know your traffic signs', both HMSO publications I believe and she'll find them invaluable in preparing for the Advanced Test!