Advanced Driving Courses form Protec Training

Why should I undertake and advanced or defensive driving course?

Quite simple - we can all learn more and improve our skills. Driving is something we take for granted and usually, nothing goes wrong. When it does though, we need to be in a position to give ourselves the best chance to deal with it. That is what our training is about - giving you time to react.

Advanced and Defensive Driver Training Courses.

One-day Assessment and Corrective Training:

This one day module focuses on assessing your current skills and identifying any areas which need addressing. In addition we will work on you observation and car control skills in order to make your driving smoother and safer.

This course is ideal for:

Fleet training

Nervous drivers

Those coming to terms with driving following an accident or near miss

Those who are not sure whether they need further training or not - this course gives a taste of our other training and all other training can be carried on from it.

Training is available for individuals groups and organisations using your vehicles or ours.

Two-day Initial Advanced Training

This course covers much same as the One Day course but goes on to provide a more in depth and systematic approach to driving and further develops observation and planning skills. Most clients would be in a position to sit an Institute of Advanced Motorists test on completion of this course.

Three-day Advanced Course

With more time behind the wheel and on the road, this course comprehensively develops the full range of driving skills expected at advanced level for the average civilian driver. All types of traffic situation will be encountered and as the course progresses, clients will be expected to deliver spoken thoughts as they are driving.

On completion of this course the candidate will be capable of sitting the ROPSA Advanced Driving Test with reasonable likelihood of obtaining a Gold or Silver grade pass.

Five-day Master Driver Course

This course delivers advanced skills to the same level as emergency services drivers without the progressive and response element. It is ideal for professional drivers, those who have high value cargoes or those seeking employment in the close protection, chauffeuring industries.

It is the ideal course for non-emergency ambulance drivers and those seeking to go on to EMS Ambulance Driver Training as employment.

The course includes an optional module for either protective driving or 4x4 driving.

Our full-time, DSA approved professional trainers can teach you to drive in like you never thought possible. In addition. you will realise the following benefits:

Reduced risk of being involved in an accident
Reduced fuel bills
Reduced repair bills
Better progress by better planning
Less frustration
Less confrontation
Less wasted time

Our courses are based on those taught to police forces UK-wide and taught by experienced specialist driving instructors - not enthusiastic amateurs. More importantly, by attending a full-time course with us, we have time to comprehensively introduce and develop concepts from start to finish. This ensures maximum understanding and practical experience.

What can you teach me about driving?

A question we are commonly asked. There is always room for improvement in all of us. By coming on a course we are not saying you are a terrible driver! As Approved Driving Instructors, even we have to constantly retrain and have our skills independently reassessed to maintain our standards. For those who have had no further training since passing their test though, there is almost certainly going to be some room for improvement!

These are just some of the things you will learn on our courses:

Assessment of bends
Correct positioning on the road for safety and advantage
Smoother gear changing and steering - giving better control
Progressive acceleration and braking - makes the car more stable
Skid correction and avoidance
Safe overtaking

Nervous drivers.........

Not everyone likes driving. Maybe you feel intimidated by other road users, or have lost your confidence following an accident or near miss. For many of us though, it is a necessary requirement for our everyday life or our job. For some - it is a daily demon which produces fear, stress and anxiety. It doesn't have to be that way. Our training courses are ideal for you and delivered by sympathetic and understanding trainers who will help you regain your confidence. Who knows - you might even come to enjoy your daily trip!

Who can attend our courses....

All of our courses are open to any individual (private or company-sponsored) who holds a full UK or EEC driving licence.

Please click here for further information or else ring us on (+44/0) 1294 833648