Location Overview – Guildford is a historic town located in Surrey, about 30 miles southwest of London. It is known for its charming cobbled High Street, medieval Guildford Castle, and beautiful countryside surroundings, including the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is a major commercial and retail hub, with a wide range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and G Live venue. Guildford is also home to the University of Surrey and has strong transport links, with regular train services to London Waterloo and easy access to the A3. The River Wey runs through the town, offering scenic walks and canal boat routes.

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.

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.

Core Driving Skills

* Enhancing anticipation and forward-planning abilities
* Developing greater speed awareness and control
* Learning to better anticipate the actions of other road users
* Practising essential manoeuvres with confidence and precision

Safety & Hazard Management

* Mastering safer driving techniques across motorways, rural roads, and urban environments
* Building skills for driving safely in adverse weather conditions
* Recognising different types of skids and knowing how to respond effectively

Driver Awareness & Behaviour

* Improving driver mindset and attitude behind the wheel
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage emotional responses
* Deepening knowledge of road rules and driving regulations

Efficiency & Environmental Awareness

*  Adopting more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits

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 course option in our range. It can be ideal for companies training two or more drivers. So a full day is split into 2 x 3.5hr. It’s also useful for those who feel they only need a half-day session to address their needs.

2 x 3.5hrs – This option is beneficial for those who can’t commit to a full day and prefer to extend the training over two sessions for a better learning experience. Often, drivers are given tasks to do between sessions to practice what was covered, which helps the overall learning experience. This course is popular with private clients.

7hrs (Full Day) – A full-day course is more cost-effective than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and is ideal for those with little time. This is a great option if your company has requested the training or if you simply feel a full day works better for you. We also offer the option to split a full day into AM and PM sessions for business clients.

Longer Courses (– 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, especially those who suffer some form of trauma after a road collision. These courses are in 3,4 and 5 x 3.5hr sessions.

Contact us today for more information about are bespoke courses. 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:

A3

  • A major trunk road running from London to Portsmouth.
  • It bypasses Guildford to the west and is a key route for commuters and long-distance travel.

A31 (Hogs Back)

  • Connects Guildford with Farnham and Winchester to the west.
  • Joins the A3 at the Guildford Junction (A31/A3 interchange).

A25

  • Runs east–west through central Guildford, connecting the town to Dorking in the east and Godalming in the west.
  • Passes through the town centre and is an important local route.

A320

  • Links Guildford to Woking and Chertsey to the north.
  • Known locally as Woking Road and Stoke Road in parts of Guildford.

A281

  • Heads south from Guildford towards Horsham.
  • Passes through Shalford and the scenic countryside of the Surrey Hills.

A3100

  • The former route of the A3 through the town now serves as a key local road.
  • Passes through Burpham, Guildford town centre, and Godalming.

Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Guildford

Here are some of the most hazardous roads in and around Guildford, based on recent accident data and local reports:

1. A3 Guildford Bypass (Dennis Roundabout to Cathedral Junction)
This stretch is a known collision hotspot, with frequent accidents often causing traffic congestion into the town centre. The high speed of vehicles and merging traffic contribute to the risk.

2. Westwood Lane, Normandy
This road has seen numerous complaints from residents regarding speeding and reckless driving. Concerns have led to local safety campaigns urging for speed controls and enforcement.

3. Pirbright Bends (A322)
A notoriously dangerous section of winding road with over 50 accidents reported in five years, including a fatality. Excessive speed and poor visibility through bends make this a particularly hazardous route.

4. Portsmouth Road (A3100) through St Catherine’s
Narrow and winding, with several junctions that have poor visibility. The route is problematic for larger vehicles and has seen a high number of accidents and near-misses.

5. Bridge Street, Guildford Town Centre
The site of a fatal incident involving two pedestrians, this road has prompted public calls for improved pedestrian infrastructure, including new crossings and possibly a pedestrian bridge.

Safety Tips:

  • Reduce speed and observe posted limits, especially in known accident-prone areas.
  • Stay alert and focused, particularly in town centre zones and near schools or residential areas.
  • Report unsafe road conditions or recurring hazards to local authorities.