Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Chelmsford
We offer advanced driving courses in Chelmsford for companies and private individuals seeking to improve their driving skills and become safer drivers. Our courses for designed for both car and van drivers.
We provide high-quality, bespoke driver training that is convenient and easily accessible to our customers.
With a focus on exceptional quality, we offer a personalised, one-to-one service backed by a talented team of professionals who take pride in their work. For driver training, we take the time to handpick the best tutors, ensuring our customers receive the best training possible. Our flexibility allows us to tailor a driving course to a customer’s specific needs.
We cover this area + All of the UK – We come to you for the training:
We provide bespoke advanced/defensive driver training to companies and private individuals using our national network of DVSA-registered advanced driving instructors.
A typical advanced driving course day:
Introductions – Most sessions begin at a client’s office in or around Chelmsford, although they can be held anywhere you prefer, as we have over 250 tutors across the UK. Once the tutors have introduced themselves, a quick eyesight test and vehicle check, and then the initial drive can start.
Initial Drive – We spend around 20 minutes at the start, allowing the driver to relax and drive as they normally do. This gives the tutor a sense of the driver’s key strengths and weaknesses. A debriefing takes place where constructive feedback provides insight into the ability of driver. What is discussed here forms a key part of the training, which is the main focus of the training.
Main Part – This is where the training takes place. We look at training drivers on a range of roads that cover:
Debrief – At the end of the course, we provide constructive feedback on the day and take time to listen to feedback from the driver. After the course, a driving report is sent, allowing you to review what has been taught and how the driver has progressed.
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
During a session, we typically look at:
* Forward planning and observation
* Speed Awareness
* Developing a positive attitude towards safer driving
* How to become a safer driver on all roads
* Car or van control (gears, steering, foot controls, signals)
* Rules of the road
* Dealing with road rage
* Reversing and manoeuvres
* Dealing with adverse weather
* Town and urban defensive driving
* Driving in heavy traffic and allowing adequate space
* Skid control theory and learning what causes skids
* Eco-safe driving (effective use of speed, gears, planning)
* Anticipation – Learning to see and not just look
* Understanding other road users and their intentions
For all our bespoke driving courses in Chelmsford, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – the M11 and M25 serve Chelmsford, which can be reached via the A414 and A12 along London Road. Motorway training is vital if you intend to use them regularly, and many new drivers, business drivers or drivers who have lost confidence are the main reasons for seeking extra help. Accidents on motorways can be very serious due to the speed of travel. Still, they mostly tend to happen at junctions, where drivers think they have missed an exit and make moves across lanes without care and attention, or enter junctions too slowly, causing traffic to slow unexpectedly. This can lead to issues and possible pile-up situations. Advanced driver training can help with many aspects of motorway driving.
Rural Roads – Open landscapes surround Chelmsford within a few miles of the town centre. The B1008, which runs towards Little Waltham and Ford End, has seen many accidents that may have been avoided with some rural advanced driving techniques. It’s a similar case to the triangle of roads between Perry Green, Great Leighs, and Rivenhall. Rural roads will have significantly less signage and minimal street lighting, and due to the lack of speed cameras, there is always a temptation to speed. Rural roads present a unique set of challenges, particularly during specific times of the year, such as flooding, ice, or fallen trees. Knowing how to navigate rural roads will give you the confidence to re-route if needed and follow other directions when necessary.
Urban Training – Situated northeast of London, Chelmsford is a bustling city with numerous urban environments. The town centre is mostly pedestrianised, with a one-way system in place, including Tindal Street and Bellmead. The Victoria Ring Road roundabout has seen accidents that, although relatively minor due to lower speeds, are still very upsetting and costly. Springfield Road and the roundabout have also seen very similar accidents. Urban driving requires extra observations and the use of all-around mirrors; good indications can help other drivers become aware of your intentions. As slow-moving urban traffic can be frustrating, especially during rush hours, understanding the actions of other drivers is a skill that can reduce your chances of being caught up in unnecessary accidents.
For more information on our courses and for a quote, please contact us.