Somerset and Wiltshire Advanced Motorists

Making Better Drivers

Becoming an Advanced Driver

Passing the basic driving test simply means that you have demonstrated how to control a car and are able to recite some of the rules shown in the highway code. Being an Advanced Driver means much more than that. It means that you are now fully aware of how you are driving and as such you are much less likely to be involved in an unfortunate accident.

As Advanced Drivers, we enjoy our driving and we are very conscious that we can continue to improve our driving ability day after day, week after week, year after year. Being an Advanced Driver is not simply about achieving another badge. There are financial benefits in the form of reduced insurance premiums; lower fuel usage; less wear and tear on your vehicle; and considerably less inconvenience of having to sort out an insurance claim caused through poor driving ability (yours or someone else's).

Even more importantly, there are also criminal offences that are carried out daily by lots of motorist that you learn to avoid (which can lead to points on your licence and ultimately the loss of your licence) I.e. Not drinking and driving - not using your mobile phone whilst you are driving - not tail-gating other road users - not speeding - observing the rules of the road - taking up the correct position on the road for all situations, whilst giving the correct signals at all times.

Our Story

Somerset & Wiltshire Advanced Motorists (SWAM) was formed in March 2020.

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