Location Overview – Felixstowe is a seaside town in Suffolk, known for its Edwardian charm, beaches, and colourful seafront. It is home to the UK’s largest container port, which plays a major role in international shipping and trade. The town offers attractions such as Landguard Fort, Felixstowe Museum, and Martello Park, as well as ferry rides with scenic coastal views. Visitors enjoy a vibrant town centre with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional seaside dining. Combining rich history with coastal beauty, Felixstowe is a popular spot for both tourists and residents.

Our Range of Courses – Available in Felixstowe:

Our tailored driving courses include a variety of formats, including:

* Company driver training – for van and car drivers in your fleet
* Young drivers – Confidence-building sessions for younger or newly qualified drivers
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* High-powered vehicle training
* Confidence driving courses
* Motorhome confidence courses  – Focused training to build confidence driving larger leisure vehicles
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* Motorway confidence training – Helping drivers feel safer and more in control on motorways
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK

We provide full UK coverage and come directly to you. All training is delivered in your own vehicle and is fully tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re a business or a private customer.

Our Bespoke Driving Course Content:

Every driver is different, which is why we take a flexible, personalised approach to our training. During our driving courses, we cover a wide range of essential points tailored to the individual driver, including:

* Improving anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Developing greater speed awareness
* Learning to better anticipate the behaviour of other road users
* Adopting a more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly way to drive
* Building skills for driving safely in bad weather conditions
* Improving knowledge of driving rules and regulations
* Improving driver mindset and attitude
* Developing safer driving techniques on a range of roads, including motorways, rural roads, and urban routes
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage situations
* Practising manoeuvres with confidence and accuracy
* Understanding different types of skids and how to respond effectively

The term ‘advanced’ and ‘defensive’ driver training relates to the approach we take when improving a driver, regardless of age and experience. These points above are just an outline; some will be more specific to some drivers, while others won’t be. That’s the bespoke nature of our training.

Discover Our Course Options and Durations:

Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Here’s an overview of the different duration options:

  • One Half-Day 3.5hrs – The shortest course option in our range. It’s perfect for companies training multiple drivers or for those who feel they only need a half day.

  • Two Half Days – 2 x 3.5hrs – This option is ideal for those who can’t commit to a full day of driving and prefer splitting the training into two sessions for better retention. Drivers often receive “homework” between sessions to practice what was covered, helping reinforce learning. It’s a popular choice for older drivers.

  • Full day (7hr) – A full-day course is more cost-effective per session than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and works well for those with not much available time. This option is also ideal if your employer has requested the training or if you feel a full day would be more suitable for you. For business clients, we also offer the flexibility to split a full day into AM and PM sessions.

  • Longer Sessions –  For those with specific driving challenges or who haven’t driven in some time, we offer extended courses spread over several weeks. These courses are perfect for individuals needing more comprehensive training to address long-standing issues, often those suffering significant driving anxiety or post-RTC stress. These longer sessions run over 3,4, and 5 x 3,5hr sessions.

Get in touch today for more information about how we can help you. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.

Our driver training covers a wide range of roads, some of which include:

A14 is a major route connecting Felixstowe to Ipswich and beyond.
A154 provides access to the Port of Felixstowe.
High Street runs through the town centre, offering a bustling area with shops and services.
Hamilton Road is a prominent shopping street, and Orwell Road offers scenic views along the coast.

Additionally, Dock Road leads directly into the Port of Felixstowe, one of Europe’s largest container ports.

Road Safety – Risk and Hazards in Felixstowe

Felixstowe, while a charming coastal town, has several roads that have been identified as particularly hazardous due to accident history, road conditions, and traffic patterns.

The A14, which connects the Port of Felixstowe to the M1 junction with the M6, has been noted for its accident history. A study by Carole Nash found that over a nine-year period, the A14 had 2,727 accidents involving 4,293 vehicles, resulting in 76 casualties.

The Dock Spur roundabout, where Candlet Road meets the A14, has experienced multi-vehicle collisions.

These incidents highlight the importance of road safety awareness and adherence to traffic regulations to mitigate risks on these roads.