Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses Staffordshire
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Staffordshire has a relatively high accident crash rate – this is partly down to the nature of the roads and also the volume of traffic. We have a number of specialist advanced driving tutors in Staffordshire who can help reduce the road risk for company car and van drivers in the county, as well as private individuals. 

We can offer training from your business location anywhere in Staffordshire. We also provide driver training for non-business customers.

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 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

Locations:

We cover all the main towns, including Stoke, Crewe, Leek, Stafford, and Kidsgrove, during our bespoke driving courses, and have already helped a large number of Staffordshire-based companies who want to invest in an advanced driving course. Our advanced driving course routes in Staffordshire tend to cover a wide range of roads to ensure each delegate receives the highest level of training possible.

Some of the training takes place on the M6, the A53, and the A525, which are excellent roads for teaching more advanced car control techniques. Additionally, town and city centres throughout the county provide ideal locations for urban driver training. A large proportion of urban driving takes place in Stoke itself. It has a wide network of urban roads for us to provide training on.

Remember – Each driving course is bespoke to your own needs. This applies to both business and individual customers across the UK

Advantages of training with us:

* We have a range of bespoke courses
* We care for you before, during and after a course
* Your course manager will get to know you, and your specific needs
* Tutors are available for a call before and after your course
* Driver progress is recorded and detailed on our bespoke driving reports, sent to you by email after the course, so you can see progress and the overall risk of a driver

During our advanced courses, we cover a wide range of elements bespoke to the needs of the driver:

* Looking at a driver’s own specific driving style, mileage, types of roads and driving history to make a bespoke training plan
* Helping drivers observe, plan and anticipate more effectively
* Speed awareness and how to manage your own speed
* Improving a driver’s attitude towards safer driving
* Evaluating a driver’s motorway driving skills and ability
* Increase a driver’s ability on rural roads, which require superior car control
* Dealing with urban driving and the unique hazards found, such as dealing with cyclists and pedestrians
* Reversing and parking
* Driving in dangerous weather

We score a driver in over 20 areas of driving, both before and after a course, from Excellent to Poor, so you can see the areas of improvement, in what areas, along with handwritten notes from the tutor. Each driver taking the training will also be graded on an overall road risk from low to high.

For all our bespoke driving courses in Staffordshire, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:

Motorway training – Staffordshire is a large county located to the north of Birmingham and is served by the M6, which runs from north to south, connecting Carlisle to Birmingham via Cannock, Stafford, and Stoke-on-Trent. We can build a course that includes using part of the M6 and other fast routes, such as the A34 and the A38. Being able to use motorways safely is vital, and if you feel unconfident, then you may probably stop using them altogether. Not ideal. This is where we can help. By learning how to navigate higher speeds and increased traffic, you can start using motorways with confidence. We can help you with the entering and exiting junctions, stop you from being boxed in by large lorries and help you get to your destination safely. Statistically, using motorways is the safest route to travel, but it can be worrying if you are unfamiliar with them.

Rural Roads – Much of Staffordshire is rural, and many severe accidents happen on these roads, much more often than on motorways or town roads. With very little signage or street lighting, rural roads can be treacherous, especially in winter, when there is a risk of fallen trees or flooding. The B519 and the B5405 from Woodseaves to Great Bridgeford have seen a number of accidents in the past few years, including those involving younger drivers. With a little extra training, rural roads can be a pleasure to use. By employing better forward planning and learning driving techniques, such as the limit point, you can drive safely in rural areas. Farm vehicles can cause problems such as muddy roads, and driving behind them can be frustrating, as often there is no room to overtake, so it is very worthwhile looking at rural training if you intend to use these small, quiet lanes. 

Urban Training – Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford are the largest towns in Staffordshire, and we have helped many drivers navigate busy, large town centres and urban driving environments. From newly qualified drivers to experienced delivery drivers, we have created courses that include large urban roundabouts and multi-lane traffic lights to help nervous drivers navigate these roads with confidence. Stoke-on-Trent, for example, has the Queensway that circles the centre, and we often use this for urban training. In Stafford, we use the A34, which links Newport and Weston Road. Learning how to anticipate the actions of other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists is a skill that can be acquired with training. Most accidents occur on urban roads due to frustration, and when accidents do happen, they are usually at slower speeds and often result from a momentary lapse of concentration.

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, tailored to your specific requirements. You can also book and pay online at www.advanced-driving.co.uk/book/. After booking, a member of our team will be in touch within 1hr during working hours.