Defensive & Advanced Driving Courses Truro
We have been providing defensive and advanced driving courses in Truro and across the UK since 2004. We have a dedicated network of over 200 advanced driving instructors, all of whom are fully qualified with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency).
We offer courses for companies that want to reduce the road risk of their drivers and create a safer, more courteous, and skilled network of drivers. We can train private customers too. We can train between 1 and 100+ drivers and also provide driver training in various locations as part of a comprehensive training session.
We cover Cornwall and 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.
Course Format:
Our courses are on a 1:1 and 2:1 basis. A 1:1 basis is where one tutor trains one driver for a period of 3.5 hours or 7 hours. We can also offer 2 x 3.5-hour or 3 x 3.5-hour sessions.
Our 2:1 format is very popular with companies that want to train two or more drivers, as it involves one driver being trained in the morning for 3.5 hours and another for the same duration in the afternoon. This is ideal when time and cost are more significant factors.
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
What We Teach:
Our courses are flexible and tailored to the needs of the driver. In Truro, there is a wide range of rural roads, and it is here that most of the training will take place.
We spend a lot of time on the A39, A30 and a range of other A and B roads in Cornwall. We sometimes head east towards St Austell, depending on the training duration. We cover the following elements during our sessions:
* Forward planning and observation
* Speed awareness and control
* Advanced driving techniques (The Limit Point, System of Car Control)
* Skid control
* Car control
* Driving on different roads (rural, urban and, where possible, motorways)
* All-weather driving
* Deal with road rage
* Plus much more…..
After the training, you will receive a full driving report, which will outline the driving standard both before and after the training. We measure a driver in 20+ key areas and score them either excellent, very good, good, adequate or poor. We do this at the start and the end so that you can see the improvement and identify areas for improvement. There will also be notes from the tutor.
For all our bespoke driving courses in Truro, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – Truro is many miles away from the nearest motorway, which is the M5, and it ends at Exeter, merging into the faster A30 route that branches out to include the A39, which covers most of Devon and Cornwall. Many local drivers will never be entirely familiar with motorways due to the distance from the M5. However, it is still essential that the rules of motorway driving are respected when using high-speed dual carriageways, as there are several situations, such as joining and exiting at junctions and higher speeds. The A30, A39, and A38 routes carry a lot of HGVs and driving near them can be stressful, especially if you feel boxed in.
Rural Roads – Truro is situated in beautiful, open rural and coastal areas, and the roads can be very picturesque but also quite hazardous if you are unfamiliar with driving on such routes. During the summer months, small, minor B roads are jam-packed with tourist traffic, and along with the farming community and slow-moving farm vehicles, there is much to be aware of when driving rurally.
The possibility of horse riders, cyclists or pedestrians in rural areas is very high, so slower speeds and forward observations must be followed. The worse affected areas for accidents in the Truro area are the B3289 towards St Mawes and the B3284 linking to the A30 and up to Perranporth. With many tourists in the area during the summer, accidents involving those unfamiliar with the area are common. These accidents can also involve caravans and motorhomes. Rural accidents can be particularly severe, and due to the very remote locations, emergency services may take some time to arrive. If you plan to explore the UK, taking some extra rural driving or campervan training can help reduce any risks.
Urban Training – Truro is the capital of Cornwall, and it’s a very busy city, serving as the main county town. Therefore, any driver who regularly drives through the city must be aware of urban driving regulations. Because Truro is a city with high tourism during the summer months, traffic can be significantly higher at certain times of the year; this can be frustrating for locals, as many tourists are unfamiliar with the roads, which can cause traffic congestion.
The centre of Truro is mainly pedestrianised, but there is a one-way system that can be confusing, particularly in areas such as Victoria Square and River Street, where many accidents have sadly occurred. Whether you are driving in unfamiliar urban regions for holidays or to hone your driving skills for busy environments, taking some extra advanced driving training can be a great idea. It can help prevent many accidents from happening in the first place.
Course Quote & More Info…
Please contact us for a personalised quote and to learn more about how we can help you with driver training in Truro.