Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Wakefield
We offer a range of advanced and defensive driving courses across the UK, including Wakefield. Our courses are designed to improve the level of skill and safety for drivers of all ages and abilities. We offer a half-day (3.5 hours) and full-day (7 hours) course. We also offer packages of 3, 4, and 5 x 3.5-hour sessions.
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
Advantages of training with us:
We’ve worked really hard to develop a service, which best fits you; these points include:
* A personalised service
* Full UK coverage
* We only work with the most dedicated DVSA tutors
* Driving and road safety is our passion
* Each customer is assigned s personal account manager
After each course, we provide a full driving report which includes written notes from the tutor.
Our Range of Courses:
Our tailored driving courses include a variety of formats, including:
* Company driver training – for van and car drivers in your fleet
* Young drivers – Confidence-building sessions for younger or newly qualified drivers
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* High-powered vehicle training
* Confidence driving courses
* Motorhome confidence courses – Focused training to build confidence driving larger leisure vehicles
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* Motorway confidence training – Helping drivers feel safer and more in control on motorways
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
For all our bespoke driving courses in Wakefield, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – The M1 and the M62 are the motorways that serve Wakefield, and these are linked via the A650 and the A638. Motorway driving is statistically one of the safest ways to travel, but many drivers are fearful of using them. This is mainly because they are unfamiliar with using fast routes dues to the extra lanes to navigate and the higher speeds. However, with advanced driver training, you can become more confident when driving on motorways. We utilise specific driving systems, similar to those used by police and paramedics, which can be easily learned to enhance all aspects of motorway driving.
Rural Roads – Wakefield is a busy city, but within a few miles of the centre, you will find many rural roads, including the A462 north towards Oulton and Rothwell and the A6124 via Woodkirk and Heckmondwike. Rural driving has several issues to be aware of, including seasonal risks that can bring ice, flooding, or tree falls during the winter months, as well as slow-moving farming or tourist traffic during the summer. There are more chances of collisions on country lanes, especially if forward views are restricted on very challenging roads.
Urban Training – Although much of Wakefield city centre is pedestrianised, many issues happen on the nearby roads. Many urban accidents are caused by a lack of clear observations and poor signalling. Although they may not be as severe as motorway accidents due to lower speeds, they can still be upsetting and costly with insurance claims. The worst areas in Wakefield for accidents are the A462, Westgate and the A61 ring road. Impatience also plays a significant role in urban accidents, as everyone strives to reach their destinations quickly, especially during rush hours.
What We Cover:
During a full or half-day session, we cover a range of elements, including:
* Forward Planning & Observation
* Car Control
* Reversing and Manouvers (essential with vans)
* Speed Awareness
* Dealing with Adverse Weather
* Rules of the Road
* Creating a Positive Driving Attitude
* Dealing with any specific issues a driver may have
Plus much more…
Course Formats:
3.5 hours – Around 30% opt for this course. The benefits of this course are that it’s the cheapest and is only 3.5 hours; the disadvantages are that, for some drivers, it’s too short. Ideal mainly for companies training four or more drivers.
2 x 3.5 hours – This is advantageous for customers who can’t drive for 7 hours and need the split to reflect this. Often, a driver receives homework for this session, allowing them to practice what was taught in Session 1 and prepare for Session 2.
7-hour full day – Although it is hard work for some, a full day is cheaper than two 3.5-hour sessions. Maybe your company has asked you to do this course, or maybe you feel a 7-hour course will work better for you. Talk with us if you are unsure.
We understand that not all drivers want a half, full, or two half-day schedule. Some need or want longer. That is why we offer 3, 4, and 5 x 3.5-hour sessions. These courses are often run over a few weeks. They are mostly designed for drivers who have significant issues, such as a driving phobia, or need confidence training after a serious road traffic collision.
After the training, you will receive a full driving report, which will outline the driving standard both before and after the training. We measure a driver in 20+ key areas and score them either excellent, very good, good, adequate or poor. We do this at the start and the end so that you can see the improvement and identify areas for improvement. There will also be notes from the tutor. This report (and course) will be completed by a professional DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) registered advanced driving instructor. The tutor’s DVSA registration number will be recorded in this report. We come to you for the training, which takes place in your own car or van.
Contact Us:
Please contact us for a quote using the web form located at the top right of this page. We offer training on a 3.5-hour and 7-hour basis and can train between 1 to 100+ drivers.