Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Colchester
We provide advanced driver training to numerous companies and private individuals in and around the county of Essex, with Colchester being the most popular location for us to offer driver training.
We cover Colchester/Essex and 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. We appreciate that you have a choice when it comes to driver training. Over the years, we have worked hard to ensure that we differentiate ourselves based on our service and the quality of our training.
Due to the bespoke nature of our training, we offer a driving course ideal for everyone. While many of our courses for business and private customers overlap, all courses are available to either.
Training with us means you benefit from:
* One-to-one driver training
* Personal account management, a member of our team will get to know you and your specific needs
* National UK coverage – we come to you for the training
* Only the most dedicated, professional advanced driving tutors work with us
* All tutors are handpicked and are Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency registered
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
Our bespoke training is what separates us from other training providers. The thought of a rigid, tick-box, one-size-fits-all driving course fills us with dread. They’re uninspiring, boring and rarely get the most from a driver. So when we talk about “bespoke training”, what do we actually mean?
We approach training in the same way we approach our customers, whether business or personal; each one is unique. Every driver is different in their approach to driving, influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal elements include personality type, attitudes, and concentration. External elements include factors such as years of driving experience, mileage covered, positive and negative experiences, and others.
More and more companies are investing in advanced driver training – key benefits of such are:
* Reduced accident rate among drivers
* Lower fleet insurance
* Lower fuel costs
* Improved driver morale
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 Colchester, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – the A12 and A120 serve Colchester, but the closest motorway is located to the west, at Bishops Stortford on the M11. Unless you use motorways often, they can be very worrisome, and many unconfident drivers will avoid motorway travel, often adding hours to journeys. There is a specific set of challenges with motorway driving, and a little extra tuition can help immensely. Knowing how to maintain the correct speed for entering and exiting busy junctions, avoiding being boxed in by HGVs, and being able to change lanes and overtake with clear indications allows other drivers to be fully aware of your intentions. With advanced driver systems, such as IPSGA (Information, Planning, Speed, Gear, and Accelerate), and improved observations, you can use motorways with calm confidence.
Rural Roads – As Colchester is located en route to the coast, there is much more tourist traffic at certain times of the year, and these roads are far more traveled than rural roads in non-coastal areas. The triangle of minor roads between Colchester, Harwich, and Clacton-on-Sea has seen many accidents over the past few years, especially on the B1033 and the B1414, with a few resulting in fatalities. Driving in rural areas can be challenging at the best of times, but in the winter months, it can be even more hazardous due to flooding, ice, or fallen trees. Understanding how to read the road confidently is essential for rural driving. Good forward observations, holding back on winding roads and being able to reverse to allow other vehicles to pass safely are vital. The lack of street lights, very few warning signs, and the temptation to speed can be a recipe for disaster. Many accidents could have been avoided with greater understanding and more cautious observations in rural environments.
Urban Training – The A134 encircles Colchester centre to the west and south with many junctions and roundabouts that are very busy during rush hours. It is essential to understand urban driving, particularly if you need to navigate busy city streets for work purposes. With more traffic and slower speeds, staying calm and observant is key. Cyclists and pedestrians share urban streets with delivery traffic, public transportation, and busy commuters, so there is much to be aware of if you want to arrive safely at your destination. The one-way system surrounding the pedestrianised retail centre has seen accidents that may have been avoided with more patience, a better understanding of the movements of other road users and good use of your mirrors and indicators to allow you all-around observations and create a space bubble between you and other vehicles.
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
Get in touch:
Please contact us to request a quote for driver training. A member of our team will be more than pleased to help you.