Defensive & Advanced Driving Courses Winchester
We offer defensive and advanced driving courses in Winchester, Hampshire. Our courses are designed for companies seeking to minimise the road risk associated with their drivers. We also offer driving courses for private customers. Due to the bespoke nature of our training, we offer a driving course ideal for everyone. While many of our courses for business and private customers overlap, all courses are available to both.
Training Format:
We offer driving courses on a 2:1 and a 1:1 basis.
A 2:1 basis is where one driver is trained by one of our local Hampshire-based tutors for 3.5 hours in the morning and then another for the same period in the afternoon. Basically, one tutor training two drivers in a day.
A 1:1 format is a tutor training a driver for either a 3.5hr session or 7hr session. Due to the cost and time savings, around 90% of customers opt for 2:1 training. We can also offer a 3 x 3.5hr session too if needed.
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.
For all our bespoke driving courses in Winchester, we provide training on a range of roads and different areas, which can include:
Motorway training – Winchester is situated on the M3, east of the city, which links Southampton to the M25 and London. This route is very busy, with a lot of through traffic, and is connected via the A34 and A31. Although statistics show that motorways are the safest routes to travel, they can be very worrying for many drivers.
Rural Roads – Winchester is surrounded by picturesque open countryside and miles of rural roads. As picturesque as they are, they are also the most dangerous types of roads. The A3090 and the B3043, leading to Chandlers Ford, and the A272, heading to Clanfield, are among the worst-affected areas. Rural accidents can be very severe, as there is a temptation to speed due to the minimal number of speed cameras operating in the area, as well as the lack of warning signs. By their nature, these areas are quite challenging. Understanding the regulations for rural driving is essential, especially during certain months of the year when seasonal changes can be dramatic, with flooding, ice, or tree falls, often resulting in diversions being in place. Learning advanced driving techniques for rural roads can be valuable, as it helps with all other facets of your driving by enabling you to scan the road for improved observations, be aware of other road users, and enhance your overall vehicle control and safety.
Urban Training – Many accidents have been reported in the urban environment of Winchester, particularly on the B331 Silver Hill, and the B3330 one-way system has seen too many incidents that may have been avoided with more patience and reduced speed. Urban accidents tend to be less severe compared to those on motorways or rural roads, often due to lower speeds; however, they can still be very costly and upsetting. Most accidents occur around traffic light junctions and roundabouts in urban settings, and this is largely due to driver impatience, inadequate indications, and improper use of mirrors. With advanced driver training, you can learn how to anticipate the actions of other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorbikes.
Remember – Each driving course is totally bespoke to your own specific needs and requirements. This applies to both our business and private client courses.
Contact us:
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.