ADVANCED DRIVING

1st Class Driver Training has been conducting advanced/defensive driving and corporate driving courses since 1990. These are aimed at individuals (and companies) who feel they want to increase their awareness and driving techniques beyond the practical driving test, improve their overall skills and be able to drive in a competent and confident manner.  

This course looks at improving the individual components that make up a safe and competent driver and is tailored to preparing candidates looking to take the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) Advanced Driving Test. The Advanced Driving Test lasts approximately 90 minutes and will cover a distance of between 30/40 miles comprising a variety of road conditions: town/city, country roads, dual carriageways and motorways (where available).

Throughout the drive the examiner will assess the candidate on the following areas:

• How safe their driving is, taking into consideration good forward planning, avoiding an anxious ride for passengers and being considerate to other road users;
• Using a good system of car control which should not result in taking risks and approaching hazards in a methodical and safe manner. This car control should be smooth and efficient and executed in a coordinated way as to increase fuel economy and enhance the quality of the journey for the driver and any passengers;
• Making good progress where road and traffic conditions allow - using speed where it is safe to do so, not driving unnecessarily fast to attain a speed limit.
• Exercising good judgement and restraint in recognising potential and developing hazards, avoiding potential danger and giving the correct behaviour to your passengers and other road users.

For those who do not wish to take another test, but are looking to augment their skills, awareness and planning as a driver (especially if your job involves a lot of annual mileage), the defensive driving course will extend you in these areas.

CORPORATE DRIVING

Does your company need driver training?

If your company is looking to:

• Lower the cost of your insurance premiums
• Reduce the number of accidents involving your employees
• Aiming to improve the fuel economy and wear and tear on your company vehicles. Then perhaps you would benefit from a tailor-made defensive driving course.

Why do driver training?

As an employer you have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure the well being of all employees whilst at work. By undertaking a driver training course your company’s brand image will be enhanced together with the morale among staff increasing as they feel more valued and protected. Upon completion of our driver training course you will be issued with a written appraisal certificate, suitable for insurance purposes.

For more information please call 01273 232688 or email info@ilikedriving.co.uk