As the UK's largest independent road safety charity, we understand that driving on the motorway can be a daunting experience for some people.
Our 2-hour session is perfect for refreshing your driving skills and boosting your confidence behind the wheel. Whether you're looking to navigate motorways safely or rid yourself of motorway driving anxiety, this session will equip you with the essential techniques and knowledge you need to drive confidently and safely on the motorway.
Who is our course suitable for?
No matter where you are in your driving journey, we want to help you feel as confident on the motorway as possible.
Developing your motorway driving might seem completely off-limits as you don’t want to face the process alone. This is where focussing on motorway driving in our Driving Skills Refresher can help.
If you can relate to any of the following statements, improving your motorway driving with IAM RoadSmart could be a good option for you.
Our Driving Skills Refresher is a great way to familiarise yourself with the different rules and procedures when it comes to driving on the motorway. You can focus on any area of driving in the session, but focussing on motorway driving can be an ideal way to build your confidence and skillset to tackle any challenges you may face.
It’s completely normal to feel anxious when driving on a motorway, especially if you are not used to it. Our IAM RoadSmart experts are trained to help you feel at ease throughout your session and will support you by addressing any specific areas you might find to spike your motorway anxiety. By familiarising yourself with the different rules, and with a few simple tips, you will be well on your way to overcoming your motorway anxiety and becoming a safer driver.
An important factor for new drivers to consider is that motorway driving can be more challenging than driving on other roads. With a higher speed limit, more lanes, and more information to consume, it can be intimidating for more inexperienced drivers. By practising with an IAM RoadSmart expert, we can provide key guidance to help you be as comfortable and confident as possible when driving on the motorway.
What will you learn?
Our Driving Skills Refresher is a 2-hour session where you can focus on areas of driving that you’ve like to improve. So, during the session you can cover a variety of situations when driving on the motorway such as:
How does it work?
Purchase your session.
Our customer care team will assign you an instructor and arrange a suitable time and place for your session.
Meet your instructor and prepare for your drive with some preliminary checks.
Take to the road.
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Debrief with our IAM RoadSmart expert by discussing any areas for development, and tips on how you can improve your skills.
Here are some motorway driving tips to get you started:
1. Always be as prepared as you can
Make sure you top up on fuel, check your tyres and check your screen wash levels. If in doubt, ensure your car is up to date on its full service before embarking on your journey to limit any risks.
2. Understand what the coloured studs mean
Along your drive, you will notice a variety of different studs marking out the road. Make sure you understand what each one means:
White studs mark lanes or the middle of the road
Red studs mark the left edge of the road
Amber studs mark the central reservation of a dual carriageway/motorway
Green studs mark the edge of the main carriageway of lay-bys and slip roads
3. Refresh or build your skills
Embarking on an Driving Skills Refresher is the perfect way to develop or brush up on your skills so that you are feeling confident and ready to go.
Other Resources
Below we have a variety of different resources to further support you with your driving skills. These are ideal if you are struggling with any kind of driving anxiety, or if you are an older driver looking for some extra guidance.
How to overcome driving anxiety
In a recent survey by Aviva, more than a third of motorists feel anxious behind the wheel, with almost half (43%) of this group saying nerves affect their ability to drive.
Click to explore some of the symptoms of nervous driving, as well as some of the top ways you can begin to overcome your fears.
Explore our driving resources
Guidance For Older Drivers
We believe that older drivers bring a host of experience to UK roads, so it’s no wonder they are statistically one of the safest groups behind the wheel.
Click to explore some of our top resources for older drivers, including some of the steps we recommend they take to ensure safe and confident driving for years to come.
Explore our guidance for older drivers
