IAM RoadSmart 70 years BoltonAdvanced Motorists

Courses and cost

We're here to help local drivers get more enjoyment out of being on the road.

Our experts can help you learn new skills, develop existing ones and begin to enjoy driving more. We hold four courses a year, and each one begins with a free introduction evening.

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Upcoming introduction evenings

We meet at Lostock Parish Centre, Tempest Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4EL (what3words: ///chill.latter.bland). Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.

Come along for a hot drink, a biscuit and a chat, with no obligation. It’s an excellent opportunity whether you’re newly qualified or have been driving for years.

Know someone who might be interested in joining our happy band? Pass on their contact details, or ask them to get in touch, and we’ll send them an information pack.

Where and when we meet

  • Sunday mornings: our main group driving sessions take place from 9.30am at the University of Greater Manchester, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB (map below).
  • Introduction evenings, group meetings and committee meetings: Lostock Parish Centre, Lostock (details below). Group meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month.

What does it cost?

The course fee is just £210. That includes all practical on-the-road guidance, books, membership fees and the advanced driving test fee.

Places are limited on each course. If a course is oversubscribed, those registered will be offered places on the next available course.

How to join

  1. Come along to an introduction evening (or get in touch with any questions first).
  2. Enrol through IAM RoadSmart or by contacting us directly.
  3. Start your course and enjoy the journey.

Questions? Call David Wilkinson on 07871 328908 or email boltoniam@gmail.com.

Find us

Street map centred on the University of Greater Manchester campus off Deane Road in Bolton, close to Bolton town centre.
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University of Greater Manchester

Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB

Our main group driving sessions are held here on Sunday mornings from 9.30am.

Street map centred on Lostock Parish Centre on Tempest Road in Lostock, Bolton. Lostock railway station is a short distance to the north, and Rumworth Lodge reservoir lies to the south-east.
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Lostock Parish Centre

Tempest Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4EL

what3words: ///chill.latter.bland

Introduction evenings, group meetings and committee meetings. Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Lostock railway station is a short walk away.