Take Your Driving to the Next Level
Our Advanced Driving Course is designed to help you become a more confident, skilled, and safety-conscious driver. Whether you’re looking to improve fuel efficiency, sharpen your observation, or simply enjoy driving more, this course is for you.
All you need to get started is a valid driving licence and your own car.
What to Expect
At Carmarthen and West Wales Advanced Motorists, we believe that better driving brings more than just safety—it brings enjoyment, confidence, and connection.
You’ll be partnered with one of our qualified Observers—all of whom are Advanced Drivers with additional certification through the Institute of Advanced Motorists . Together, you’ll work on real roads, at times and locations that suit you both.
Through a series of 6 to 12 observed drives, you’ll develop advanced driving techniques using the proven IPSGA system (Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration). You’ll apply this framework across a wide range of driving conditions—from winding country roads to motorways and complex traffic scenarios.
We’ll provide you with a course handbook to track your progress, and there’s plenty of time between sessions to practise what you’ve learned. You’ll also be welcomed into our friendly community, with opportunities to meet other associates, attend social events, and gain support throughout your journey.
When You’re Ready
Once both you and your Observer feel confident, you’ll be put forward for the official IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driving Test. Passing earns you full IAM RoadSmart membership and recognition as an Advanced Driver—a nationally respected achievement.
Course Fee Includes
- One-year Associate Membership of IAM RoadSmart
- Full membership of Carmarthen and West Wales Advanced Motorists
- Around 6–12 one-to-one sessions with a trained Observer
- A comprehensive driving handbook
- Your official IAM RoadSmart Advanced Test
We have members across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and southern Ceredigion. Observer sessions are arranged locally