Who are the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders?

Who are the RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders?

RoSPA’s Advanced Drivers and Riders is a network of groups around the United Kingdom that provides free driver and riding training to help you improve your skills and prepares you to take the RoSPA Advanced Test.

What does RoSPA mean?

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – RoSPA.

What is a RoSPA test?

The RoSPA test is considered the most advanced and challenging advanced driving test open to the public. The test lasts around 60-80 minutes. The examiners are serving or retired Police officers. What makes the RoSPA Advanced Driving Test unique is that a driver is graded either Bronze, Silver or Gold.

What is involved in an advanced driving test?

An advanced driving test covers a range of urban and country roads, plus motorways where possible. You’ll learn advanced level control, observation, timing, road positioning and how best to deal with unpredictable roads and other road users’ behaviour. For details of advanced tests visit the IAM or the RoSPA websites.

Can motorbikes be safe?

motorcyclists are approximately 38 times more likely to be killed on the road than car drivers, with nearly 5,000 seriously injured in road collisions in 2013. Most collisions are avoidable with many bikers experiencing near-misses on a daily basis as a result of dangerous driving (or riding) or lack of visibility.

What is RoSPA qualification?

Health & Safety Qualifications Since 2015, RoSPA Qualifications has been committed to designing, developing and certificating vocational qualifications from Levels 1 to 4, within the areas of road, workplace, leisure and home safety.

Is RoSPA Recognised?

The RoSPA brand is widely-recognised and respected; courses with the RoSPA stamp of approval will undoubtedly be viewed more favourably and may well be the added benefit needed to clinch business in difficult trading times.

What is RoSPA gold?

RoSPA Gold Award winners have achieved a very high level of performance, demonstrating well developed occupational health and safety management systems and culture, outstanding control of risk and very low levels of error, harm and loss.

Can you still drive at 80?

There is no upper age limit for driving a car. However, all drivers have to renew their driving licence when they reach the age of 70 and every three years from then on. When completing the form you will need to declare any medical conditions you have and confirm that you meet the eyesight requirements for driving.

How long does it take to become an advanced driver?

Advanced Driver Course – this comprehensive course conducted by qualified experts is divided into two-hour sessions and takes three to six months to complete. You’ll focus on specific skills like control, observation, timing and dealing with unpredictable road situations.