Location Overview – Burnham-on-Crouch is a historic town in Essex, located on the banks of the River Crouch, known for its maritime heritage. Originally a fishing port famous for its oyster beds, it has become a popular yachting destination with several sailing clubs, including the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. The town hosts Burnham Week, one of the UK’s oldest annual sailing regattas. Cultural attractions include the Mangapps Railway Museum and the Burnham-on-Crouch & District Museum. Visitors can also enjoy coastal walks, wildlife, and the nearby Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project.
Our Driving Course Types:
We cater for both business and private clients across the UK. Our courses include:
Company Vehicle Training – Tailored courses for car and van drivers in business fleets
UK Driving Familiarisation – Designed for drivers who are new to UK roads and driving culture
Young Driver Development – Confidence-building sessions for younger or newly qualified drivers
Motorway Confidence Coaching – Helping drivers feel safer and more in control on motorways
Motorhome Handling Courses – Focused training to build confidence driving larger leisure vehicles
Pre-Court Driving Courses – Supportive training for those facing speeding or other driving-related convictions
Driving Confidence Courses – For nervous drivers or those returning to driving after a break
Advanced & Defensive Driving – Bespoke training tailored to enhance skill, awareness, and safety
High-Performance Vehicle Training – Specialist coaching for handling powerful or performance vehicles
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.
Our Bespoke Driving Course Content:
Every driver is different, which is why we take a flexible, personalised approach to our training. During our driving courses, we cover a wide range of essential points tailored to the individual driver, including:
* Improving anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Developing greater speed awareness
* Learning to better anticipate the behaviour of other road users
* Adopting a more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly way to drive
* Building skills for driving safely in bad weather conditions
* Improving knowledge of driving rules and regulations
* Improving driver mindset and attitude
* Developing safer driving techniques on a range of roads, including motorways, rural roads, and urban routes
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage situations
* Practising manoeuvres with confidence and accuracy
* Understanding different types of skids and how to respond effectively
The term ‘advanced’ and ‘defensive’ driver training relates to the approach we take when improving a driver, regardless of age and experience. These points above are just an outline; some will be more specific to some drivers, while others won’t be. That’s the bespoke 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 driver training covers a wide range of roads, some of which include:
The B1010, known as Maldon Road, runs through the town, connecting Burnham-on-Crouch to the nearby town of Maldon. This road is currently undergoing development works to improve infrastructure, including the construction of a new junction and pedestrian access.
Station Road is another significant road in Burnham-on-Crouch, providing access to local amenities and residential areas.
New Road is a street located in the town, approximately 230 meters in length, and is publicly maintained by Essex County Council.
Ferry Road is situated in the northern part of Burnham-on-Crouch, contributing to the town’s road network and providing access to various local facilities.
These roads play a crucial role in Burnham-on-Crouch’s transportation infrastructure, facilitating movement within the town and to surrounding areas.
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Burnham-on-Crouch
Based on available information, here are some of the most hazardous roads in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, identified due to their accident history and traffic concerns:
Springfield Road: In December 2022, a driver was hospitalised after colliding with a stationary lorry on Springfield Road near the Springfield Industrial Estate.
Harp Road: Although not within Burnham-on-Crouch, Harp Road, located near Burnham-on-Sea, has been identified as an accident blackspot. In December 2015, a driver went off Harp Road into a ditch, marking the sixth accident on this road since August of that year.
New Road: According to crime statistics, New Road in Burnham-on-Crouch has reported several incidents, including violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and other crimes.
B1021: The B1021 road in Burnham-on-Crouch has also been associated with various crimes, including violence and sexual offences, public order offences, and other thefts.
While these roads have been highlighted due to safety concerns, it’s important to note that specific accident statistics for Burnham-on-Crouch are limited. Local authorities are actively working to improve road safety through various measures.