Advanced & Defensive Driving Courses York
We offer advanced driving courses for companies based in York and nearby areas, including Strensall, Huntington, Copmanthorpe, Stamford Bridge and Elvington. We have a number of tutors within a 60-mile radius of the city.
We cover York + all of the UK – We come to you for the training.
Whether you are a business client or a private individual, we offer a range of specialist courses designed to enhance the skills and safety of drivers. Our courses are available for car and van drivers:
3.5hr – The benefits of this course are that it’s the lowest price and only 3.5 hours long; the disadvantages are that, for some drivers, it’s too short. Ideal mainly for companies training four or more drivers.
2 x 3.5 hours – This is advantageous for customers who can’t drive for 7 hours and need the split to reflect this. Often, a driver receives homework for this session, allowing them to practice what was taught in Session 1 and prepare for Session 2.
7-hour full day – Although it is hard work for some, a full day is cheaper than two 3.5-hour sessions. It’s good for those who are time-poor. Maybe your company has asked you to do this course, or maybe you feel a 7-hour course will work better for you. Talk with us if you are unsure.
We understand that not all drivers want half, full, or two half days. Some need or want longer. That is why we offer 3, 4, and 5 x 3.5-hour sessions. These courses are often run over a few weeks. They are mostly designed for drivers who have significant issues, such as a driving phobia or need confidence training after a serious road traffic collision.
Our Range of Courses:
* Company car driver training – for van and car drivers
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
* Young drivers
* Motorway confidence training
* Motorhome confidence courses
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* Confidence driving courses
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* High-powered vehicle training
Our advanced driving courses are split into three areas based on road types, all of which are covered in a day:
Urban Driving – We use the centre of York for the urban part. We examine how to deal with vulnerable road users, how to avoid entering bus lanes (which have been a significant issue for many drivers in York), and how to be aware of the varying speed limits, which often catch people off guard. Urban driver training is all about being aware of your immediate surroundings, looking forward, and planning at all times.
Motorway Driving – In York, we have the M1/A1(M) for motorway driving, and it is here that it takes place. We often head north towards Darlington or south towards Doncaster. We focus on long-distance planning and observation, and also outline the rules of the motorway and how to generally remain safe on these roads.
Rural Driving – York has an excellent network of rural roads. We always ensure rural roads are covered due to their high-risk nature. Many times, we often head out towards Bridlington on a range of rural A, B, and sometimes unclassified roads. Sometimes we head towards Hull. The exact location does depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Remember – We build all our driving courses from scratch, and they are built around your specific needs. This applies to both business and private customers, all over the UK.
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
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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 offer a course that best suits your needs. Please call us or use the contact form upper right for more information.