Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Preston
Our tutors, who provide our advanced driving courses in Preston, are often local and well-versed in the Preston area. Furthermore, they are all highly experienced in delivering advanced courses for a range of drivers of all ages and abilities. As Preston is near a range of motorways, including the M55, M65, and M61, we ensure a proportion of our courses, if needed, expose drivers to motorway training, where we work on making them safer and more observant on these busy roads.
We cover this location + 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.
Our courses – the difference:
Our courses are designed to provide advanced driver training to drivers of all abilities and ages. However, unlike other providers, our courses are designed with the driver in mind, and as a result, they are flexible and built around the driver’s needs. If we find a driver is having an issue with speed, we will focus on this. If someone has a serious phobia of motorways, we will focus much more on addressing this.
Our flexible approach to training, we believe, is the best way to get the most from each driver we train. For all our bespoke driving courses in Preston, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – Preston is a city located between Blackpool and Blackburn in Lancashire, and is served by the M6 to the east and the M55 to the west, heading into Blackpool. These are very busy routes, and knowing how to drive safely on motorways is vital. Some drivers will avoid motorway driving at any cost, down to the worry of extra speed and high traffic volume, but with some advanced driver training techniques, they can be used without fear. Learning how to enter and exit busy junctions, changing lanes, overtaking high-sided lorries, and holding back for the best forward vision will help immensely with motorway confidence. We have helped young drivers with their first motorway journey, as well as drivers who may not use motorways regularly and have lost confidence, and thousands of company drivers across the UK.
Rural Roads – There are many miles of rural roads around Preston. During the tourist season, they can become very busy with drivers unfamiliar with the area, especially the A584 towards Lytham and along the coast past Blackpool and Fleetwood. These routes, unfortunately, have seen many collisions, which could have been easily avoided with better forward visibility and driving at the appropriate speed. Rural roads have significantly less signage than major A roads, minimal street lighting, and often feature winding, narrow lanes that can be single-track at times. More care and attention must be taken to the possibility of horse riders, cyclists around the corner, or loose animals from nearby farms. Our training will equip you with the necessary skills to effectively navigate rural roads.
Urban Training – Preston has a hectic urban environment. The worst area for accidents in Preston is the Church Street and A6 roundabout, with most of these incidents occurring at traffic light junctions and roundabouts. Urban accidents often occur when drivers are impatient and make moves without giving other road users sufficient indication. Therefore, learning to anticipate the actions of other road users, including bikers, cyclists, and pedestrians, is essential. This also includes considering public transport routes and the passengers who leave and cross a road. Urban driving is a skill that can be easily applied to every aspect of your driving. Being confident and calm in complicated situations will be the difference between arriving safely or being caught up in a chaotic situation.
During a session, we typically look at the following:
* 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 – We build all our driving courses from scratch and are built around your specific needs. This applies to both business and private customers all over the UK.
Get in touch:
Please email us for more info, and a member of our team will be in touch. We can answer any questions you may have. Remember, we can provide a bespoke course if needed, based on what you require. You can also book and pay online at www.driversdomainuk.com/book/ should you wish. After booking, a member of our team will be in touch within 1hr during working hours.