Location Overview – Didcot is a town in Oxfordshire, known for its rapid growth and excellent transport links. It is situated about 10 miles south of Oxford and serves as a key commuter town for people working in Oxford, Reading, and London. Didcot is famous for its railway junction, Didcot Parkway station, which provides fast train services to London Paddington and other major cities. The town has a mix of modern housing developments, shopping centres, schools, and parks, making it a popular residential area. Additionally, Didcot is close to the iconic Didcot Power Station, which has been a prominent feature of the town’s skyline, although it has recently been decommissioned as part of the move to cleaner energy.

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 vehicle. Each course is individually tailored to meet the unique requirements of both business and private clients.

What Our Courses Cover:

Our advanced and defensive driver training is tailored to cover a broad range of key areas, depending on the specific course selected and the individual skills and experience of each driver. Some of the core topics we typically address include:

* Enhancing anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Developing greater speed awareness and control
* Improving driver mindset and attitude behind the wheel
* Mastering safer driving techniques across motorways, rural roads, and urban environments
* Deepening knowledge of road rules and driving regulations
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage emotional responses
* Practising essential manoeuvres with confidence and precision
* Building skills for driving safely in adverse weather conditions
* Recognising different types of skids and how to respond effectively
* Adopting more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits
* Learning to better anticipate the behaviour of other road users

These points offer a general overview; some may be more relevant to certain drivers, while others might not. This emphasises the customised 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 driving training covers a wide range of roads, some of which include:

A4130 – This road runs from Maidenhead in Berkshire to Rowstock in Oxfordshire, passing through Didcot. It serves as a primary route connecting the town to surrounding areas.

A417 – Connecting Didcot to Harwell and Wantage, this road is a significant north-south route in the region.

A34 – A major dual carriageway that bypasses Didcot to the west, linking the town to Oxford and the M40 motorway.

A4130 (Milton Interchange to Didcot) – This stretch of the A4130 is undergoing widening to improve traffic flow and support future development.

B4493 – Serving as a local route, this road connects Didcot to Harwell and is part of the town’s road network.

Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Didcot

The A4130 is considered the most hazardous road in Didcot due to several factors:

The A4130 has been the site of multiple fatal accidents

Poor Road Conditions: The road has been described as having “full-on craters,” with large potholes that have damaged vehicles and pose significant risks to drivers.

Speeding Issues: Despite being a 50mph zone, there have been reports of vehicles exceeding the speed limit, contributing to the danger.

Lack of Signage: Residents have expressed concerns about insufficient signage and overgrown shrubbery, which hinder visibility and contribute to accidents.

Due to these factors, the A4130 is regarded as the most dangerous road in Didcot.