What's in the test?
The Advanced Driving Test lasts for about 90 minutes and will usually cover between 30 and 40 miles along all types of road (town driving, motorways (if available) or dual carriageways, and even country lanes).
Your Examiner will hold a Police Advanced Driving certificate (either serving or ex Police Class 1) and will have extensive experience from working within the Traffic sections of the Police Force.
There are 21 criteria that are assessed throughout the test, although 2 of them are no longer compulsory (NC):
Cockpit Drill (NC) Moving Brake Test Hazard Procedure
Clutch & Gears Positioning/ Cornering Braking
Observation Planning System
Car Sympathy Overtaking Manoeuvring/ Reversing
Acceleration Sense Use of Speed Steering
Restraint/ Consideration Signals/ Lights/ Horn Mirrors
Motorway/ Dual Carriageway Commentary (NC) Highway Code
The main objective is that the Associate has to perform well in all situations rather than excel in one.
Many people often comment on the Test after taking it and more often than not, the comments revolve around how much they enjoyed the drive. On Test the candidate gets to "show off" the new skills that they have been tuning for the weeks during their course. The Advanced Driving Test IS NOT EASY but is within the reach of most motorists with the right guidance.
Please also see this link from the IAM's own website.