Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Dagenham
We already help a number of companies and private individuals based in Dagenham who require advanced, defensive or some other bespoke driver training. We also provide driver training for private customers.
We cover Dagenham + 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 nationwide network of DVSA-registered advanced driving instructors.
Our advanced driving courses (sometimes referred to as defensive driving courses) are designed to improve the skill and safety of a driver. We conduct training on a usually 2:1 basis. This is where one driver is taken out for 3.5 hours in the morning with one tutor and another for the same period in the afternoon, per tutor. We can supply tutors at a single site or multiple sites for a customised training schedule.
Remember – All of our on-road driving courses are bespoke to your own needs. This relates to both business and private customers
Our courses are split to cover three main road types for maximum training benefit:
For all our bespoke driving courses in Dagenham, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – The closest motorway to Dagenham is the M25, linked by the A13 south and the A12 north, and these routes are particularly busy, especially during rush hours with commuter traffic. When living or working within the capital, motorway driving is essential to navigating separate areas quickly. There are many motorway accidents, which tend to occur around junctions, mainly due to the speeds at which drivers enter or exit. Always maintaining a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front will help ensure you can see the road ahead clearly and respond in time if needed. This is especially important when behind high-sided lorries.
Rural Roads – To the north and east of Dagenham, there are some rural areas with picturesque villages, including those near Tilbury and Southend-on-Sea. Still, unfortunately, rural roads can be particularly hazardous if unfamiliar to the driver. With some very narrow lanes, often single-track, meeting other road users can be problematic, especially when driving at speed. It is vital that you understand how to scan the road in such a way that allows good forward observations and planning to take place. For example, the triangle of minor roads between Chadwell St Mary, East Tilbury, and Linford is littered with accident sites, many of which could have been avoided with better observation and less haste. With few warning signs and hardly any street lights, rural driving can be hazardous.
Urban Training – The urban area of Dagenham features many busy roads, including the A1240 Heathway and the intersections of Hedgemans Road and Parsloes Avenue, which are characterised by numerous stop-start traffic light junctions that have witnessed a high number of accidents over the past few years. Most urban accidents result from impatience or misunderstanding another driver’s intentions. It is vital to have a comprehensive vision when driving in busy urban streets, with side junctions and cyclists being an additional consideration. Although urban accidents are generally less severe, as they tend to occur at lower speeds, they can still be chaotic and costly. In many cases, they may have been avoided with better observations and patience.
During a session, we typically look at:
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* 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, and planning)
* Anticipation – Learning to see and not just look
* Understanding other road users and their intentions
After the course, there is a full debrief where feedback from the tutor is given, and feedback from the driver is encouraged. After the course, a report is created for each driver and emailed to the person who has organised the course. This is usually kept on their HR file for future reference and acts as documentary evidence of Duty of Care taken by the company.
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Course Duration:
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Our courses do vary in their delivery, although we have a number of courses based on time. These are outlined below:
3.5hr session
7hr session
2 x 3.5hr sessions
3 x 3.5hr sessions
4 x 3.5r sessions
5 x 3.5hr sessions
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All our courses are bespoke to the needs of the driver, whether that’s a session for one or 100+. As a result, we can provide a course which best fits your needs. Please contact us for more information.