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"I found the Roadcraft Course with Colm Branigan very beneficial and would highly recommend this option to all levels of drivers"

Mary McKeogh, Castleknock, Dublin.

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"With Colm's passion, coaching techniques, understanding and open mind I enjoyed every session and passed both of my advanced driving tests"

Rafal Rybacki, Artane, Dublin.

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"Just a few words to thank you for a very much appreciated helping hand getting through my RoSPA Advanced Driving Test. The training was excellent, and well structured"
Edward Duffy, Wicklow.

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RoSPA Training with Colm Branigan

What is advanced driving?

Advanced Driving is the ability to control the position and speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly, using road and traffic conditions to progress unobtrusively with skill and responsibility. This skill requires a positive but courteous attitude and a high standard of driving competence based on concentration, effective all round observation, anticipation, and planning. This must be co-ordinated with good handling skills. The vehicle will always be at the right speed with the correct gear engaged and can always be stopped safely on its own side of the road in the distance that can be seen to be clear.

Advanced Driving is based upon The System of Car Control as detailed in Roadcraft – The Police Driver Handbook. To gain a high grade in the RoSPA Advanced Driving Test. You will require a good knowledge of the current editions of Roadcraft & The Rules of the Road.

What are the benefits?

Reduce the risk of having a crash

Reduce the risk of having a crash Advanced drivers have been proven less likely to be involved in a road traffic incident. benefits 1

Improved Fuel Consumption
Advanced driving techniques teach you the most cost effective way to drive, to keep fuel consumption to a minimum.

Insurance Discounts
Most insurance companies will offer a discount on your private motoring premium when you achieve this standard.

Less wear and tear to your vehicle
By using the 'system of car control' techniques, your driving will be smoother, resulting in less wear and tear.

The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test

RoSPA advanced driving test is regarded as the most comprehensive and challenging available to the public. It is monitored and approved by the Driving Standards Agency. The test lasts around 90 minutes, and is taken with a RoSPA Examiner, all of whom are serving or retired Police Officers. The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test is unique as it is graded Bronze, Silver or Gold. A RoSPA gold is the highest civilian driving standard available and the holder will be a master of his or her art. To see more about what is expected, download the Car Test Guidelines (PDF 127kb).

Unlike other Advanced Driving organisations, RoSPA encourage 3 yearly re-tests, to ensure that excellent driving standards are maintained. The re-test fee is included in your RoSPA yearly subscription costs

RoSPA Training with Colm Branigan

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"I certainly felt more relaxed and confident"

"It’s been 19 years since I got my full Irish driving licence. In that time I have managed to rack up 6 penalty points and pick up lots of bad habits along the way. I knew it was time for a refresher course to relearn the skill of driving again. I really wanted to improve my situational awareness on the road and become a better, safer driver. I discovered Colm Branigan online. I arranged to meet him in Airside Retail Park in Swords for a personalised 2-hour driving lesson in my own car. Before we started driving, I was struck by Colm’s professional and calm approach. He created a safe space to ask questions, however basic they seemed. Before we turned a key in the ignition, Colm demonstrated a thorough car check both outside and inside the vehicle - we checked tyre quality, lights, passenger seatbelts and mirrors. During the lesson, we worked on several different aspects of my driving and Colm gave me some key take home messages. Colm also got me to think about how the new driving techniques made me feel while driving. I certainly felt more relaxed and confident to deal with potential hazards on the road – he calls this relaxed concentration. Thinking about the lesson afterwards - I realised that any potential driving distraction (mobile phone, satnav, etc.) significantly impairs a driver’s ability to prepare for problems ahead on the road. I feel that I benefitted from Colm’s driving instruction and hopefully my driving will also improve! I recommend his lessons to everyone and I plan to book in with him again for another follow up lesson. Customer Satisfaction 5 Stars."

Cian McDermott from Longford

"really broadened my thinking and perception of driving"

"The reason I chose Colm was because he had one of the first websites I found online. Anyone I know that is looking to further their driving will certainly be given Colm's number from me. I have been driving a number of years in a couple of different countries so I felt I knew a little bit more than the average driver, but the things Colm showed me in the lessons really broadened my thinking and perception of driving. On the roads where it's becoming busier and more aggressive, Colm was able to change the way I looked at the road and approached different situations which I am extremely thankful for and have been putting them into practice each time I get in my car. Thank you very much Colm!"

Carl Stallwood from Dublin 8

"he can communicate complex processes in an easy to understand and relaxed way"

"I was looking for an instructor who was able to offer me a high standard in advanced driving to the approved ROSPA standard. I found Colm to be an extremely clear and articulate instructor, who can communicate complicated processes in an easy to understand and relaxed way. I would highly recommend Colm to anyone seeking to up their standard of driving to the next level as Colm has a clear command of ROSPA’s System of Car Control and the observational skills which lead to increased safety and a more enjoyable driving experience."

Derek Kelly from Clontarf Dublin 3.

RoSPA Training with Colm Branigan

What is advanced driving?

What are the benefits?

The RoSPA Advanced Driving Test

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Cian McDermott from Longford

Carl Stallwood from Dublin 8

Derek Kelly from Dublin 3