Location Overview – Stourbridge is a town located in the West Midlands, known historically for its glassmaking industry. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley and lies close to Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The town has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in producing high-quality glassware, which earned it the nickname “The Glass Capital.” Stourbridge offers a mix of residential areas, shopping centres, and green spaces, making it a popular place to live and work. It also has good transport links, including rail and road connections, facilitating easy access to nearby cities.
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.
More Information on Our Course Content:
There are key elements we teach to make safer, more skilful drivers, regardless of age and experience. The difference is how we apply these elements from driver to driver. While all our courses are bespoke to the driver, below are a number of key points we typically cover:
Key Driving Skills
* Improving anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Practising manoeuvres (including parking) with confidence and accuracy
* Improving your levels of speed awareness and speed planning
* Learning to better anticipate the actions of other drivers and road users
Hazard and Hazard Management
* Mastering safer driving on motorways, rural roads, and urban routes
* Building skills for driving safely in poor weather conditions
* Identifying different types of skids and how to manage them
Driver Behaviour and Awareness
* Improving driver mindset and attitude
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage
* Improving knowledge of road rules and driving regulations
Environmental Awareness
* Adopting fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits, which will save you money and reduce wear and tear on your vehicle.
Duration Overview – What’s Ideal For You?
Our courses are typically divided into 3.5-hour sessions. While some drivers opt for a full 7-hour session, this can be challenging for those who are not accustomed to long periods of driving.
A popular choice is the 2 x 3.5-hour session package, especially among private clients. This format provides a break between sessions, allowing time to absorb and practice what was covered before the next session.
Longer courses – For those with more specific needs, we also offer 3, 4, or 5 x 3.5-hour sessions, which are ideal for individuals facing confidence issues or those who have been away from driving for an extended period. These courses are also ideal for those suffering PTSD-related symptoms after a collision.
If you’re unsure which course suits you best, you can begin with one or two 3.5-hour sessions and, if necessary, schedule additional sessions at a pro-rata rate.
Talk to us today for more detailed information about our courses and how we can help you. Please call or email us.
Our driver training covers a wide range of roads, some of which may include:
A491 – A primary route connecting Stourbridge to Lydiate Ash and Wall Heath. It forms part of the Stourbridge Ring Road and serves as a significant link to nearby towns.
A451 – This road runs from Stourbridge to Kidderminster, passing through the town centre and providing access to surrounding areas.
A458 – Connecting Stourbridge to Halesowen, this route is part of a longer road extending to Welshpool, passing through Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock.
A461 – A major road linking Lichfield to Stourbridge, passing through Walsall, Wednesbury, Tipton, and Dudley. It has undergone alterations over time, including the completion of the Black Country Spine Road.
A4101 – Running from Stourbridge to Dudley, this road provides access to various local destinations and is part of the broader road network in the area.
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Stourbridge
Several roads in and around Stourbridge have been identified as accident blackspots due to factors like speeding, poor visibility, and high traffic volumes.
A451 (Stourbridge to Kidderminster) – This road has been labelled the most dangerous in the West Midlands, with 13 serious crashes over four years, including a fatality.
Norton Road – Following a fatal accident, the speed limit was reduced from 40 mph to 30 mph to improve safety.
Stourbridge Road (Bridgnorth) – Residents have likened this road to a race track due to frequent speeding, leading to accidents and near misses, particularly in a 30 mph zone.
A461 (Dudley Southern Bypass) – This road has recorded the highest number of speeding offences in the area.
These roads have been the focus of safety initiatives, including speed limit reductions and calls for traffic calming measures, to address the identified risks and improve safety for all road users.