Location Introduction – Croydon, located in south London, is one of the largest commercial hubs within Greater London, boasting a vibrant shopping district and a bustling nighttime economy. The town sits along the route of the ancient Roman road connecting London to Portslade, and evidence of small-scale Roman settlement has been found in the area.
Waddon borders the town center to the southwest, while Beddington lies to the west, within the London Borough of Sutton. To the north are Broad Green, Thornton Heath, and Selhurst, while Purley and Sanderstead lie to the south. To the east, you’ll find Addiscombe and Shirley. Croydon encompasses several districts, including Addiscombe, Broad Green, Coombe, New Addington, Sanderstead, Shirley, and Waddon.
Our advanced driver training has been successfully conducted in Croydon for both private individuals and larger corporate fleet drivers since 2011.
We offer a range of courses, including:
* General advanced and defensive training (private and fleet)
* Motorway confidence
* Post-RTC training
* Younger driver
* Confidence training
* Refresher training
Our bespoke driving courses cover a range of elements bespoke to the driver’s needs. Below are the common things we look at:
* Looking at a driver’s specific day-to-day driving and driving history to make a bespoke training plan
* Looking ahead and developing powers of observation
* Modifying attitude towards a safer, more proactive way to drive
* Manoeuvres, reversing, and driving in confined spaces
* Learning the System of Car Control
* Identifying high-risk driving – such as at night, driving tired or when stressed
* Driving safety on the motorway and dual carriageways
* How to boost driving confidence
* Increasing focus on speed and excessive speed
* How to avoid road rage situations
* Becoming a safer urban driver – identifying and dealing with pedestrians and cyclists
* Learn how to drive in a more environmentally friendly way
You will be issued a driving report after each session via email. Your report has a unique verification number attached – proof you’ve had training with a qualified professional. In your report, you will see how you improved and in what areas, along with some valuable tips to ensure you keep up your improved standard of driving.
Key learning points of our driver training:
* Address any issues which could be impacting you as a driver
* Demonstrate your intention to become a safer, improved driver
* Become a safer, more skilful driver
* Finally, deal with and address issues which may have been holding you back
Training is a little different for commercial clients – the end client, the person receiving the training, is often not the person who decides to do the training.
While we help the driver to improve, from a commercial perspective, your business will benefit from the following:
* Demonstrating your business Duty of Care
* Providing the opportunity for an employee to develop
* Lower fuel costs
* Potentially lower your fleet insurance costs
* Showing you care
Training locations in Croydon:
Croydon’s proximity to Central London makes it a popular choice for commuters, though traffic is often dense. However, the pedestrianised town center helps divert much of the road traffic away from the heart of the town. Over the years, many clients have chosen to take driver training in and around Croydon for various reasons. We recognize that every driver is unique, and our courses are tailored specifically to the individual’s needs.
We offer a wide range of training options, including confidence-building, post-RTC training, pre-court assessments, motorway training, fleet driver training, and more. For those interested in motorway training, we have quick access to the M25, from where we can head south on the M23 or, if heading west, travel towards the M3 or M40, depending on the course length.
For confidence training within Croydon, we typically begin in suburban areas like Thornton Heath or head towards Bromley to the east, Warlingham to the south, or Epsom to the west. From there, we can head south towards the M25 via the A24 from Epsom, or use the A23 if coming from South Croydon.
Unless you’re specifically focusing on motorway driving, we often head east towards Tunbridge Wells or west towards Guildford, where you’ll encounter a variety of challenging rural roads. These areas provide excellent opportunities to build your driving skills, confidence, and ability.
Course Duration
We offer full or half-day training options. We also provide multiple half-day options.
The 3.5hr course is the shortest course we offer. This is ideal if you need a course to cover the key elements of driver training (such as general advanced driving, confidence, motorway, refresher, pre-court, etc.). This is very popular for business clients who are training a lot of drivers back-to-back, as we can offer AM/PM slots from your office. This can be a great “toe-in-the-water” session for private clients if you wish to take more sessions later or feel 3.5 hours will be enough.
The 7-hour (full-day) course is a popular option – This course is ideal if you need more than a 1 x 3.5-hour session and want to get it done in one day. There are 2 x 30-minute rest breaks included in this course. The course is 7 hours from start to finish but closer to 6 hours of actual driving. We have found this is far more beneficial than trying to do 7hr in one go. It’s a long day, but a lot is covered.
Business clients tend to opt for the 7-hour session when they have a driver or drivers with specific issues such as speeding, high collision rate, inexperienced driver, etc. If you’re doing a pre-court advanced driving session, this is more suited than a 1 x 3.5hr session if a driving ban looks probable.
Talk with us:
While we cover as many things as possible on this page, we understand you may still have questions. Please call or email us if you wish to discuss anything. A member of our friendly and knowledgeable team will only be too pleased to help you.
If you require a quote for large numbers of drivers, we will be able to help, along with how we can best approach the training based on your business needs. Training large numbers can often require more planning. Still, we have many years of experience with managing large, often complex driver training sessions involving multiple start locations and hectic diaries.
Road Safety Risks and Information – Croydon
Croydon is located in South London and is a busy town with high accident rates. It is served mainly by the A23 and the A232, and both of these routes are busy with commuter traffic into central London and linking the M25.
The A232 crosses Croydon from the A24 at Ewell to the M25 at Orpington. This is a hectic road with numerous collision sites across the entire length, but as it reaches Croydon through a very residential area, the road becomes a 30mph speed limit. The accidents found here are less severe due to the lower speeds involved, but some very serious accidents have also been noted, especially near the traffic light junction of Church Road and Demesne Road. Another hot spot is the junction near Hilliers Lane, where the road widens and links with the B272 Plough Lane. This road is also shared with public transport routes, and minor collisions have been seen near the many bus stops. It is always wise to take extra care if you are following a bus and be extra careful when overtaking, as passengers will often alight and try to cross a road.
The A236 travels through Old Town to link the A232 at the Lombard Roundabout, where this has seen very high collision rates, some very severe. It connects Canterbury Road, Mitcham Road and Purley Way, so you must be fully aware of your lane exit when many drivers use the intersection simultaneously. It is also wise to watch other divers who may be hesitant and struggle with the correct exit, as this can be chaotic. Mitcham Road is a bustling route, and some areas are high-risk crash sites, such as between Priory Road and Dennett Road. All road crossings have the possibility of an accident waiting to happen, so when driving in built-up residential streets, it is wise to be extra cautious.
If you have any specific roads you travel on in Croydon and are keen to discover what parts are at higher risk of collisions, please contact us. We offer a free-of-charge service.