Location Overview – Pontefract is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, renowned for its medieval castle, rich heritage, and long-standing association with liquorice production. The imposing Pontefract Castle, once a key stronghold during the English Civil War, now serves as a popular visitor attraction with gardens, events, and guided tours. The town centre blends traditional markets with modern shops, while nearby landmarks such as Pontefract Racecourse and the historic All Saints Church add to its character. Pontefract’s location near major routes like the M62 and A1(M) makes it well-connected, attracting both commuters and visitors who appreciate its mix of history, culture, and community charm.
Here is a list of our most popular courses, available UK-wide for private and business customers:
* Company car driver training – for van and car drivers
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
* Young drivers
* Motorway confidence training
* Motorhome confidence courses
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* Confidence driving courses
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* High-powered vehicle training
With nationwide UK coverage, we bring on-road training directly to you, conducted in your own vehicle. Each course is individually tailored to meet the unique requirements of both business and private clients.
Bespoke Driving Course Content:
Although the courses we offer are very different, there are still some generic points we include; the key difference is how we deliver them to the client. For example, boosting confidence for a young driver will look very different to boosting confidence for a driver with 50 years of experience.
Below are some of the common things we look at and develop during our driver training sessions.
Core Driving Skills
* Enhancing anticipation and forward-planning abilities
* Developing greater speed awareness and control
* Learning to better anticipate the actions of other road users
* Practising essential manoeuvres with confidence and precision
Safety & Hazard Management
* Mastering safer driving techniques across motorways, rural roads, and urban environments
* Building skills for driving safely in adverse weather conditions
* Recognising different types of skids and knowing how to respond effectively
Driver Awareness & Behaviour
* Improving driver mindset and attitude behind the wheel
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage emotional responses
* Deepening knowledge of road rules and driving regulations
Efficiency & Environmental Awareness
* Adopting more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits
The personalised nature of our training means we can vary the time we spend on specific points. It all depends on the driver and what’s best for them.
Duration Overview – What’s Best For You?
Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Below is an overview of the different duration options:
3.5hrs – This is the shortest course option in our range. It can be ideal for companies training two or more drivers. So a full day is split into 2 x 3.5hr. It’s also useful for those who feel they only need a half-day session to address their needs.
2 x 3.5hrs – This option is beneficial for those who can’t commit to a full day and prefer to extend the training over two sessions for a better learning experience. Often, drivers are given tasks to do between sessions to practice what was covered, which helps the overall learning experience. This course is popular with private clients.
7hrs (Full Day) – A full-day course is more cost-effective than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and is ideal for those with little time. This is a great option if your company has requested the training or if you simply feel a full day works better for you. We also offer the option to split a full day into AM and PM sessions for business clients.
Longer Courses – (For individuals with specific driving challenges or those who haven’t driven in a while, we offer longer courses that can be spread over several weeks. These options are ideal for those needing more in-depth training to address deep-rooted issues, especially those who suffer some form of trauma after a road collision. These courses are in 3,4 and 5 x 3.5hr sessions.
Contact us today for more information about are bespoke courses. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.
Key Roads in Pontefract:
A639 (Pontefract Road): A significant route through and out of Pontefract.
A645 (Wakefield Road): Another main road, connecting Pontefract with nearby large towns.
A628 (Barnsley Road): A busy road linking Pontefract toward Barnsley, used frequently for traffic and driving tests.
B6481 (“Pontefract Road” east of town): A route noted for improvement work (cycle tracks, safer crossings) in recent consultations.