Location Overview – Chatham is a historic town located in Kent. It is best known for its naval history and the Chatham Dockyard, which was a major shipbuilding site for the Royal Navy. The dockyard is now a popular heritage attraction, featuring historic warships and interactive exhibitions. Chatham is part of the Medway towns, alongside Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, and Strood. The town also has a variety of shops, schools, and transport links, making it a convenient place to live and visit.
Our Driving Course Types Available in Chatham:
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.
Duration Overview – What’s Best For You?
Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Below is an overview of the different duration options:
- 3.5hrs – This is the shortest and most affordable option in our range. While ideal for companies training two or more drivers, it may be too brief for some individuals.
- 2 x 3.5hrs – This option is beneficial for those who can’t commit to a full day of driving and prefer to split the training into two sessions for better retention. Often, drivers are given “homework” between sessions to practice what was covered, which helps reinforce learning. This course is popular with older drivers.
- 7hrs (Full Day) – A full-day course is more cost-effective than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and is ideal for those with limited time. This is a good option if your company has requested the training or if you feel a full day will work better for you. We also offer the option to split a full day into AM and PM sessions for business clients.
- Extended Courses (3, 4, or 5 x 3.5 hrs) – For individuals with specific driving challenges or those who haven’t driven in a while, we offer longer courses that can be spread over several weeks. These options are ideal for those needing more in-depth training to address deep-rooted issues.
Contact us today for more information about are bespoke courses. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.
Our driver training in Chatham covers a wide range of roads, some of which can include:
A2 Road: A major route connecting London to Dover, passing through Chatham and linking with the M2 motorway.
A229 Road: Runs from Rochester through Chatham to Maidstone, known for Blue Bell Hill.
A231 Road: Links Chatham to the A2 and A229, facilitating access to surrounding areas.
A230 Road: Connects Chatham to Gillingham, providing access to the Medway Tunnel.
M2 Motorway: A key motorway running from the M25 near Swanley to the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone, passing through Chatham.
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Chatham
While Chatham itself doesn’t have specific roads officially designated as the most dangerous, certain nearby routes in the Medway area have been identified as high-risk due to accident statistics. Notably:
- A2 Road: This major route connecting London to Dover passes through the Medway towns, including Chatham. Between 2013 and 2018, there were 764 accidents on the A2 from Dover to London, highlighting its status as a significant accident blackspot.
- A229 Road: Running from Maidstone through Chatham to Tunbridge Wells, the A229 has been noted for its accident rates. Between 2013 and 2018, there were 175 collisions on the 22 miles of the A229, marking it as one of Kent’s more hazardous roads.
Additionally, the A254 between Margate and Ramsgate has been highlighted as one of the most dangerous roads in the UK. Between 2013 and 2015, there were 15 serious crashes on this stretch, with 40% involving pedestrians and cyclists.
It’s important to note that while these roads have higher accident rates, ongoing efforts are being made to improve safety through infrastructure enhancements and increased enforcement.