Dumfries and Galloway IAM

The Advanced Driver course costs £210, and Advanced Rider costs £225 (this is subject to review periodically) and includes the following:

• Dumfries Group Associate Membership, automatically upgraded to full membership once you have passed the Advanced Test.
• 6 – 12 sessions with a qualified volunteer observer.
• IAM Roadsmart Log Book
• IAM Test

From time to time limited promotions may be available, we’ll let you know about any current ones when you enquire. 

Important Note Concerning Advanced Tests – car and motorcycle

No person who has a conviction pending, including those related to Fixed Penalty Notices can take the test until any potential case has been completed.

After you pass

After passing the test you automatically become a full member of both the IAM and the Dumfries Group. You will be invited to maintain your membership of the IAM and Dumfries Group annually. For 2026 the annual costs are:

• Annual IAM membership fee – £47 – first 12 months included in Advanced Course fee
• Annual Dumfries Group membership fee – £15.00 – first 12 months included in Advanced Course fee (Due 1st April Annually). This is due 12 months after signing up.

Fees are subject to periodic review.

Drivers who have passed the Advanced Test have a significantly lower accident rate (as much as 50 – 70% better than average) this may allow you to benefit from a range of discounted insurances.

As a member of both organisations you will receive the IAM’s ‘RoadSmart’ magazine and the Dumfries Group’s magazine ‘Advance’, each published three times a year. These publications cover a variety of driving and riding topics of national and local interest.  Additionally membership gives you access to national and local discount schemes.