Welcome to Northallerton Advanced Motorists

The Northallerton Advanced Motorists group is one of around 170 groups across the country run as independent charities affiliated to IAM RoadSmart (formerly The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)).

Based in Northallerton we cover Richmondshire, Hambleton, Darlington, Teesside and the Dales

Our qualified observers will help and guide you in your own car until you are at the standard required to take the advanced driving test. During this process we will help you learn how to:

  • Deal with hazards in a safe and systematic way.
  • Improve your observation and planning.
  • Corner at the optimum and safe speed.
  • Overtake safely and confidently.
  • Improve your car control.
  • Drive in an Eco-friendly manner.
  • Together with these skills we make your driving more enjoyable and safer for all.

Feel free to come along to one of our meetings, or join our facebook group.

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