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New Funding for 2024 from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue service providing a further 15 places in the 2024 Financial year.

Young Drivers Programme - Funding for the Advanced Driving Course

For 2024, new Funding has been agreed with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to provide funded Advanced Driver courses for young drivers.  The course normally costs £200.00. (w.e.f. 01 Apr 2024).

The course consists of an "Introduction to Advanced Driving Seminar" held on a Saturday morning and a number of drives in the applicants car, on a regular basis, being coached by a qualified IAM RoadSmart Observer. This course will enhance the driver's handling skills, improve observation and anticipation of hazards on the road and provide the toolset to improve driving in all conditions. The number of drives required depends on the capabilities of the driver, but the average is about 8.

To Qualify for the Funded Advanced Driving Course, you must:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 26;
  • Have a full UK driving licence
  • Live or work in Gloucestershire
  • Have use of a car
  • Be keen on improving your driving

Terms and Conditions

  • An application for funding must be submitted by email prior to course purchase and accepted by Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists.
  • The applicant will then purchase the Advanced Driver course from IAM RoadSmart, currently costing £200.  The Advanced course will be conducted in the normal way but when the applicant has taken the Advanced Test, the full cost of the course will be refunded to the applicant. Please note that you must complete the course and take the Advanced Driver test to qualify for a refund of the purchase cost.

How to Apply for the Funded Advanced Driving Course

To apply, please email asco@glosiam.org.uk stating your name, date of birth, email address, contact phone, post code and a short paragraph stating why you wish to take the Advanced Driver course.  You should allow a period of at least 3-4 months to complete the course.  Your vehicle must remain legally roadworthy throughout.  If you are accepted and funding is available you will be informed immediately.

To arrange to speak to someone about this please call  Sue at ‭07712 302509‬.