Location Overview: The County of Dorset is located in the West Country, lying on the coast of the English Channel. The main county town is Dorchester to the south. Dorset has borders with Hampshire to the east, Devon to the west, Wiltshire to the north-east and Somerset to the north-west. This beautiful county is mainly rural with many small villages, few large towns and no cities.
Our Courses in Dorset:
Our UK-wide driver training courses, available in Dorset, are tailored to meet the needs of both business and private clients. We offer bespoke courses for drivers of all ages and experience levels, ensuring the training is aligned with their specific needs and requirements. Some drivers may benefit from a more general course, while others may need a more specialized approach. Below is a list of some of the courses we offer:offer:
* Confidence training
* General advanced and defensive training
* Post road traffic collision (RTC) training
* Van driver training
* Motorhome confidence and familiarisation
* Courses for younger drivers
* High-performance driving courses
* Pre-court advanced training
* Mature driver training
Some courses may incorporate elements from several of the above options, while others will be highly specialised. When you book a course with us, you can rest assured that we will tailor the session specifically to your needs, ensuring a personalised and effective training experience.
During a driver training session, we typically look at:
- Forward planning and observation
- Speed Awareness
- Developing a positive attitude towards safer driving
- How to become a safer driver on all roads
- Car or van control (gears, steering, foot controls, signals)
- Rules of the road
- Dealing with road rage
- Reversing and manoeuvring
- Dealing with adverse weather
- Town and urban defensive driving
- Driving in heavy traffic and allowing adequate space
- Skid control theory and learning what causes skids
- Eco-safe driving (effective use of speed, gears, and planning)
- Anticipation – Learning to see and not just look
- Understanding other road users and their intentions
After the training, you will receive a comprehensive post-course report. This report will include key details such as the training date, the driver’s name, the tutor’s name, and their DVSA registration number. Each report will also feature a unique verification number, allowing anyone to verify its authenticity at any time. The report not only serves as proof of the training but also offers valuable tips and advice that you can refer back to for continued improvement and safer driving.
There are a number of benefits of taking driver training with Drivers Domain UK:
- Bespoke training based on a driver’s specific needs
- Personal account manager
- Handpicked fleet/advanced tutors who are all registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
- Detailed reporting for each driver – with notes from the tutor who provided the training
- National coverage
- We come to you for the training
We provide advanced and defensive driving courses around Dorset, and we have trained many clients located in and around:
Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Poole, Sherborne, Verwood, Weymouth
Road Network for Training – Dorset has a great network of A roads, the A434, which travels through to the Weymouth coast from Wiltshire, the A37, which takes you to Somerset and the A35 that connects Hampshire – popular with our training in Dorset. The larger towns are Dorchester and Weymouth, with many pretty market towns across the county such as Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton. These traditional market towns serve the Blackmore Vale to the north of the county and the quaint coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Swanage in the west. Dorset’s most significant urban centres are in the east, toward Poole and Bournemouth. At Drivers Domain UK, we have trained many corporate fleets and private clients who want to get out on the road in safety and make the most of this beautiful county.
Half or Full Day?
The half-day is ideal for those who have a large number of drivers to train and want to take advantage of the time and cost savings associated with such. The full day is ideal for drivers who want to experience an intensive advanced driving course and really want to iron out any bad habits they may have.
We do tend to find many clients opt for the full-day session – and book one driver in the morning and one in the afternoon – there is no additional charge for this, and it works really well.
When we train drivers, we look at building the course around their specific needs. We initially let them drive for a short period of time. Then after a friendly debrief, we look at introducing a number of advanced driving techniques such as forward planning, the system of car control, advanced observation and much more.
The main part of the course is designed to improve the driver – and we find the best approach here is to work on their specific driving style and requirements and adjust the training to fit with their needs.
Get in Touch:
Our trained team are here to help you. Please contact us with your requirements, and we will be able to help. For online enquiries, we aim to call or email you within 2 hours during working hours.
Road Safety Risks and Information – Dorset
Dorset is a county with a unique blend of coastal and rural landscapes, making it a popular area for both locals and tourists. Stretching from Lyme Regis in the west to Bournemouth in the east, and including key towns like Dorchester, Poole, and Bournemouth, Dorset offers scenic roads and beautiful countryside but also presents some challenging driving conditions, especially with the influx of tourism during peak seasons.
While Dorset doesn’t have motorways, the nearby M27 and M5 provide access to the region, and understanding fast A-road driving is essential for navigating key routes like the A35, which links Lyme Regis to Bournemouth. The A354, A37, and A338 also serve as major roads within the county. However, these routes, especially where they intersect with other roads or towns, have higher-than-average accident statistics, with specific spots such as the junction of the A31 and A35 at Bere Regis proving especially hazardous. Other areas like Blandford Forum, Dorchester, and the route from Ringwood to Bournemouth have also seen numerous collisions, including fatalities.
Tourism, particularly in the summer months, adds to the challenge, with many visitors unfamiliar with the area. Areas like the A35 through Bournemouth and Boscombe often see accidents due to hesitation and misunderstandings between drivers. Coastal roads, such as Banks Road to Sandbanks and the A351 through Corfe Castle, are notorious for parking-related incidents, and rural roads in the north of the county, such as the A352 from Sherbourne and Wimborne Road from Blandford Forum, have also been hotspots for severe accidents.
If you’re planning to travel through Dorset, it’s worth noting these higher-risk areas and adjusting your driving accordingly. Should you need more information on specific routes or areas of concern for an upcoming journey, don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer a free service to help you identify accident-prone areas and ensure a safer journey.