Advanced standard, nationally respected
The RoSPA advanced test sets a genuinely high bar. It's graded Bronze, Silver or Gold, and you re-test every three years — so your skills stay sharp.
Bronze, Silver & Gold
Gold
The highest RoSPA grade, demonstrating an exceptional, consistently high standard of advanced driving or riding.
- Exceptional roadcraft and control
- Faultless system application
- Re-tested every 3 years
Silver
A very high standard showing strong, reliable advanced skills with only minor room for refinement.
- Strong, consistent technique
- Confident hazard management
- Re-tested every 3 years
Bronze
A solid advanced standard, well above the basic test, and a great foundation to build on.
- Sound advanced technique
- Good observation & planning
- Re-tested every 3 years
- A platform to progress
From training to test day
Prepare with a tutor
Train until your tutor is confident you're at advanced standard.
Book your test
Arrange your assessment with a qualified RoSPA examiner at a time that suits you.
The assessment
A structured drive or ride assessing observation, planning, control and safety.
Your grade
Receive Bronze, Silver or Gold — and plan your next steps.
Retest & progress
Re-test every three years to keep your skills sharp and aim for a higher grade.
Retesting & progression
Unlike a one-off qualification, the RoSPA grade is re-assessed every three years. It keeps your standard high and gives you a clear goal to work towards — whether maintaining Gold or climbing from Bronze to Silver to Gold.
Begin your journey