Our Group offers various assessments and courses for drivers of cars or small vans.

If you are interested in joining us, or for more information, please contact our Secretary, either by telephone or email. He will be happy to answer any of your questions.

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1. Skill for Life Advanced Driving Course with the WGAM. Our premium Advanced Driving Course, leading to the IAM's Advanced Driving Test.
2. IAM Advanced Driving Test. A 1.5 hour test in your car with full report. Required for full IAM and WGAM membership.
3. Combination Offer! Order and pay in advance for both Skill for Life course and the IAM's Advanced Driving Test, and save £5.
4. Better Driver Course. Three 1.5 hour Observed Runs with a Qualified Group Observer. No Test Requirement.
5. Driving Assessment. One hour in your car with a qualified Group Observer, with oral and written report.
6. Group Friend. Become a Friend of the WGAM with many of the benefits of membership, but no driving requirement.
7. Group Full Membership Renewal How to keep your membership up to date.
8. Advanced Minibus Course. For drivers of Minibuses.

Skill for Life Advanced Driving Course with the WGAM.

£75 (£55 if under 26 yrs.) This is aimed at qualified drivers preparing for the IAM’s Advanced Driving Test. It includes the IAM’s book “How to Be a Better Driver” (listed at £9.99) and six to twelve 1.5 hour observed runs with a qualified Group Observer in the candidate’s own vehicle. Associates are allocated their individual Observers who give guidance at mutually convenient times, which are expected to be once per week. Progress checks are taken with a Group Senior Observer. It gives IAM Associate Membership status with the IAM’s “Advanced Driving” magazine three times per year, our Group’s quarterly newsletter “Drive to Survive” and quarterly Group Meetings.

IAM Advanced Driving Test.

£69 (This is NOT advised without preparation via an Advanced Driving Course) The test is taken in the candidate’s vehicle and involves 1½ hours with an IAM Examiner who will give an oral and written report. Full Membership of the IAM and the Group is achieved on passing the test, and the IAM's “Advanced Driving” magazine three times per year, many member discounts and a competitive vehicle insurance scheme. Also included are our Group’s quarterly newsletter “Drive to Survive” and quarterly Group Meetings.

Combination Offer - Skill For Life + Advanced Driving Test. Save £5!

£139 (£119 if aged under 26 years). This course prepares qualified drivers for, and includes the taking of, the IAM’s Advanced Driving Test. It includes the IAM’s book “How to Be a Better Driver” (listed at £9.99) and six to twelve 1.5 hour observed runs with a qualified Group Observer in the candidate’s own vehicle. Associates are allocated their individual Observers who give guidance at mutually convenient times, which are expected to be once per week. Progress checks are taken with a Group Senior Observer. It gives IAM Associate Membership status with the IAM’s “Advanced Driving” magazine three times per year, our Group’s quarterly newsletter “Drive to Survive” and quarterly Group Meetings.

Better Driver Course

£47.50* A "half way" approach for qualified drivers requiring a short course without a test, and for those wishing to have a taster whilst considering a full advanced driving course. Applicants will receive three 1.5 hour observed runs. There will be no test, but a certificate of completion will be presented. You will become a Group Friend for a year, so you will receive the Group's newsletter "Drive to Survive".
*This fee is deductable from a Skill for Life Advanced Driving Course with this Group, if joined within one month of completion.

Driving Assessment

£15* This is aimed at qualified drivers requiring a single driving assessment and those wanting a taster before commitment to a driving course. It involves one hour in your car with a qualified Group Observer, with oral and written report.
*This fee is deductable from a Better Driving or Skill for Life Advanced Driving course with this Group if joined within one month of completion.

Group Friend

£10 per year, renewable from 1st May in the year following joining. This is aimed at those wishing to receive the quarterly Group newsletter “Drive to Survive” and attend the Group quarterly meetings, but with no driving commitment.

Group Full Member Renewal

£10 per year. This is due on the next 1st May following achievement of Full IAM and Group Membership by passing the IAM Advanced Driving Test. It is a requirement of Group Membership to be a current IAM Member (currently £29.50 per year).

Advanced Minibus Course

Drivers wishing to take the Minibus Advanced Driving test are, unless they own only a Minibus or wish to use a Minibus throughout, first brought up to advanced driving test standard via the Advanced Driving Course using their private cars. They are then given further Observed runs with a specialist minibus Observer until ready for the Minibus advanced driving test.