| IAM Costs 
The total cost of the advanced driving or riding course is £139. You can pay a one off fee or make 2-staged payments, initially £75 and a further £69 when you apply for the advanced test, making the total cost £144. The Moray Group also has a CASH BACK OFFER for drivers and riders who are under 26. You will receive everything you need to pass the Advanced Driving/Riding Test, which includes:
- IAM associate membership with automatic full membership upon passing the Advanced Driving/Riding Test.
- Membership of the Moray Group for 12 months.
- Copies of ‘How To Be A Better Driver or Rider’ and the ‘Highway Code’.
- Drivers receive 9-weekly audio visual presentations and discussions in the Elgin Library.
- Bikers are recommended to attend some of the above presentations.
- Drivers receive a minimum of 9 Observed drives using their own car plus a demonstration drive.
- The practical riding for bikers only takes place in the better weather months.
- The cost of the Advanced Driving/Riding Test.
- The IAM’s tri-annual member’s magazine.
Preparation for the Advanced Test is conducted by a team of dedicated volunteers from the Moray Group who are called “Observers” not instructors. Observers come from all walks of life and there only driving qualification is that they have all passed the advanced driving/riding test. If you’re keen and enthusiastic to take your driving skills to a higher level you could achieve ‘Test Standard’ within 9-12 weeks; however, other factors such as illness and holidays could make it longer. Details of out next driving course can be viewed on the NEXT COURSE page of this website.
DriveCheck and RideCheck
This is an alternative way drivers or rider can have their on the road abilities assessed. It takes about an hour comprising an initial introduction (document check etc.), followed by a 40 minute drive/ride with a Senior Observer who has been examined by the IAM Staff Examiner (Scotland), followed by a feedback session, at which the candidate will be presented with a written feedback form. This “Check” is not a test, there’s no pass or fail and you will have a one-to-one feedback session with the Senior Observer who will be able to offer advice and recommendations to improve your skills. You will also receive a copy of the Observer’s report. “DriveCheck” or “RideCheck” costs £25 and can be arranged by contacting the Moray Group via the CONTACT US page of this website.
DriveCheck55
This is a short driving assessment specifically designed for the older driver and is carried out by a qualified IAM examiner. Applicants will be contacted by a qualified examiner who will in turn arrange a mutually convenient time for the assessment to take place. It takes about an hour comprising an initial introduction (document check etc.), followed by a 45 minute drive with a qualified examiner, followed by a feedback session, at which the candidate will be presented with a written feedback form. “DriveCheck55” costs £35 and can be obtained through Membership Services at IAM House (Tel: 020 8996 9600), or (www.iam.org.uk) website.
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