Here at IAM RoadSmart, we’re the UK’s leading road safety charity and have spent more than 60 years making Britain’s roads safer. Our Advanced Rider course has helped thousands of riders gain additional on-road knowledge and skills, above and beyond what is taught when you learn to drive.
The course is delivered by our network of over 170 affiliated Local Groups. Below you can find out more about the course itself, and Glasgow Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists, your local IAM RoadSmart Group.
What is Advanced Riding?
Advanced Riding is open to anybody looking to improve their riding skills. So, whether you are looking to enhance your observation and planning skills, or simply want to get more out of riding, our Advanced Rider Course can help.
By taking the course with Glasgow Advanced Motorcyclists, you’ll be able to connect with other Advanced riders in your local area, and will gain full Member status upon completion. You’ll also be helping to create safer roads within your local community and improving road safety across the UK.
Who can be an Advanced Rider?
Advanced Riding is open to anyone looking to improve their riding. Whether it’s to brush up on your riding skills, grow your confidence or become a more economical rider.
It’s suitable for any stage of your riding journey, whether you’ve just passed your test and want to hone your skills, or you’ve been riding for years and want to take your riding skills to next level. Maybe you are looking for a rider refresher course? Then our Advanced Riding Course is perfect for you.
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Glasgow Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists
Glasgow South Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists was formed in 1957, just one year after the Institute of Advanced Motorists (now IAM RoadSmart). The main aim of the Group has always been to promote better driving throughout our local area.
By running courses, they coach drivers and riders up to standard to eventually take the IAM RoadSmart advanced tests. The Group also gives talks and presentations on Advanced driving and riding, as well as on other related topics. They have over 130 members across both the car and bike sections and are always welcoming new members to join them to help make local roads safer.
Discover Our Glasgow Group
How does the course work? 5 simple steps...
1. Purchase your course from us and receive a welcome pack in the post
2. You’ll be paired with an Observer from the Glasgow Group who will be in touch
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3. Develop your Advanced Skills over a series of observed rides
4. When ready, go for your Advanced Test with a friendly Examiner
5. Gain ‘Advanced Rider’ and ‘IAM RoadSmart Full Member’ status
What do other Glasgow riders think of the course?
We believe that the best way to know what to expect from becoming an Advanced Rider is to hear from those who have gone through the experience themselves. We asked two recent Advanced Riders from Glasgow what they thought of their time on the course, and the group itself.
"I passed my driving test as soon as possible when I was 17 and have enjoyed decades of driving and motorcycling since then. I'd always considered myself a relaxed and competent rider but self-doubt crept in. Add to that the odd comment from my wife about how some events on the road seem to come as a surprise, and it convinced me the time had come.
The course with the Glasgow South branch was excellent. The observer system is educational without being judgemental. It's amazing how few surprises you find on the roads when you think a bit harder about potential hazards and your position on the tarmac. I enjoyed the course so much that I went on to do the Masters course! Whatever your motivation, I'd recommend an IAM RoadSmart course to anyone and if you're lucky enough to be in the Glasgow South area it's a great group to do it with. "
Finlay - Glasgow Advanced Rider
