Location Overview: Aylesham is a village in Kent, located approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Canterbury and 8.5 miles northwest of Dover. Established in the 1920s, it was originally designed to house workers for the nearby Snowdown Colliery, with aspirations to accommodate up to 30,000 residents. The village has experienced significant expansion, with the Aylesham Garden Village development adding over 1,000 new homes since 2014. Aylesham is served by a railway station on the Dover branch of the Chatham Main Line, providing connections to London and other destinations. The village also offers recreational opportunities, such as the Miners’ Way Trail, a 27-mile circular footpath linking various coalfield parishes in East Kent.
Our Driving Course Types:
We cater for both business and private clients across the UK. Our courses include:
* Confidence training
* Motorhome training
* General advanced courses
* Motorway driver training
* UK Familiarisation
* Company drivers, which include both car and van
* Pre-court courses
* High-performance driver training.
We provide nationwide coverage across the UK and deliver on-road training directly at your preferred location using your own vehicle. The training is customised to suit your specific needs, whether you are a business or private client.
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.
* 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
* Increasing focus on speed and excessive speed
* Modifying attitude towards a safer, more proactive way to drive
* Learning the System of Car Control
* How to avoid road rage situations
* Manoeuvres, reversing, and operating in confined spaces
* Driving safety on the motorway and dual carriageways
* Becoming a safer urban driver – identifying and dealing with pedestrians and cyclists
* Learn how to drive in a more environmentally friendly way
* How to boost driving confidence
* Identifying high-risk driving, such as at night, driving tired or when stressed
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.
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 and most cost-effective option in our range. It’s perfect for companies training multiple drivers but may be too brief for some individuals.
- 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 economical than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and works well for those with limited time. This option is great if your company has requested the training, or if you feel a full day would be more suitable. For business clients, we also offer the flexibility to split a full day into AM and PM sessions.
- Longer Sessions (3, 4, or 5 x 3.5hrs) – For those with specific driving challenges or who haven’t driven in some time, we offer extended courses spread over several weeks. These are perfect for individuals needing more comprehensive training to address long-standing issues.
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 can include:
- Queens Road
- Kings Road
- Coronation Close
- Windsor Way
These roads are important for local connectivity and also serve residential areas within the Aylesham village.
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Aylesham
While Aylesham itself is a small village in Kent, it is in proximity to several roads that have been identified as particularly hazardous. Notably:
- A254 (Margate Road): This road has been highlighted as one of the most dangerous in the UK, with a high incidence of serious accidents, including those involving pedestrians and cyclists.
- A2 (London Road): Running through areas near Aylesham, the A2 has been recognized for a significant number of collisions, contributing to its status as one of the most perilous roads in the country.
- A249: Connecting Maidstone to Sheerness, the A249 has experienced numerous accidents, including a major pile-up involving over 100 vehicles in 2013.
Additionally, the A2070 in Ashford, not far from Aylesham, has been identified as a dangerous route, with multiple serious accidents reported in recent years.
It’s important to note that while these roads are associated with higher accident rates, factors such as traffic volume, road conditions, and driver behavior contribute to their safety records.