Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a key location where we offer many of our advanced and defensive driving courses. We provide training for both business clients and private individuals in and around the capital. We cover all areas of the UK, including Edinburgh and come to you for the training. We provide bespoke advanced and defensive driver training to companies and private individuals, utilising our national network of DVSA-registered advanced driving instructors.
Our courses do vary in structure, although we have a number of courses based on duration:
3.5hr session
7hr session (we can split a full day for 2 drivers if needed)
2 x 3.5hr sessions
3 x 3.5hr sessions – We also have longer courses if needed.
Bespoke training
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 encompass factors such as years of driving experience, mileage covered, and positive and negative experiences.
We do offer a range of courses, which include:
1. General advanced driver training (van and company car drivers)
2. Post-RTC confidence driving course
3. Refresher driving courses
4. Confidence development courses
5. Courses for performance car drivers
6. Van driver training
7. Motorhome training
8. Pre-court driving 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, and planning)
* Anticipation – Learning to see and not just look
* Understanding other road users and their intentions
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
For all our bespoke driving courses in Edinburgh, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – Edinburgh is served by the M8 from Glasgow, and the M9 and the M90 travel further north towards Aberdeen and Inverness. Motorway driving presents a set of unique challenges, unlike rural or urban roads. With higher speeds, more lanes, and large numbers of vehicles, motorways can be very stressful for some drivers. Learning to drive motorways confidently is essential if you intend to travel on them. Understanding advanced driver techniques can enhance planning and observation skills while navigating these busy roads.
Rural Roads – Edinburgh is surrounded by some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside and rugged coasts, and the rural roads that serve them can be hazardous for drivers unfamiliar with rural driving. As Scotland is primarily rural, there are more drivers at risk than in most of the UK. Rural environments often have less lighting and fewer warning signs than major roads, but being able to read the road with good forward observation, maintaining a safe speed, and being defensive when necessary can be lifesaving. The A70 from Carnwath into Edinburgh is strewn with accident sites, very similar to the B6355 towards the coast. Unfortunately, as with many rural accidents, the new drivers often come to the most harm.
Urban Training – Edinburgh is a city that is busy year-round. It is the capital of Scotland and has a thriving tourist industry, and many visitors to Edinburgh will be driving. It is essential to understand your route, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area, but having a calm and composed driving style can be very beneficial. Learning urban driving skills, such as making timely indications and anticipating the actions of other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport, is beneficial. The Edinburgh Bypass is full of multi-lane traffic light junctions and urban roundabouts leading into the city.
Online Quote:
If you are researching advanced driving course providers, please contact us for a quote based on the number of drivers you wish to train and to learn more about how we can assist you with your advanced driving course program. A member of our team will be delighted to help. You can contact us using the form at the top right of this page, by email, or by calling us.