The Test
The RoADAR Advanced Driving Test is regarded as the most comprehensive and challenging available to the public.
A RoADAR "Gold" pass is the highest civilian driving standard available.
All our examiners will have had considerable experience of many types of vehicle at Police Advanced level and many are or have been Police Driving Instructors. Because we want you to maintain the highest standard we ask that you retake the test every three years. The cost is included in your annual RoADAR subscription.
The test itself includes a drive lasting about one and a half hours over a route covering a wide variety of traffic conditions. On completion of the test the candidate may be awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze pass. However if you fail your test you may take a re-test between three and six months later for which you will be expected to pay a fee.
Gold
This grade is recognised as the highest driving award available to the public. It will be awarded only to the polished systematic driver, who displays a complete understanding and appropriate application of the principles outlined in Roadcraft. The candidate's performance must be consistent throughout the whole of the test and so any lapses may result in a lower grade. Awards of this grade must therefore be reserved for the very best drivers.
Silver
This grade will be awarded to drivers who are well above the average. These drivers will produce consistently safe and systematic drives but perhaps without the final polish, flair and smoothness of the Gold driver. They will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the system of car control. Candidates must be able to drive up to the permitted speed limit where it is safe to do so but vary speed according to circumstances and conditions. It must be emphasised that Silver is an extremely high grade and a commendable achievement.
Bronze
This grade will be awarded to drivers whose driving performance is significantly above the standard required to pass the 'L' driving test. These drivers will show a basic knowledge of Roadcraft but lack the ability to apply the system consistently throughout the test. The drive should be entirely safe, observing traffic signs, responding correctly to hazards and should display advanced driving techniques