Location Overview – Twickenham is a suburban town located in south-west London, within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is best known as the home of English rugby, with Twickenham Stadium being the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world. Nestled along the River Thames, the area boasts scenic riverside walks and historic landmarks such as Marble Hill House and York House Gardens. Twickenham has a vibrant high street, offering a mix of independent shops, cafés, and traditional pubs. With excellent transport links to central London and a strong sense of community, it remains a popular place to live and visit.
Here is a list of our most popular courses, available UK-wide for private and business customers:
* Company car driver training – for van and car drivers
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
* Young drivers
* Motorway confidence training
* Motorhome confidence courses
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* Confidence driving courses
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* High-powered vehicle training
With nationwide UK coverage, we bring on-road training directly to you, conducted in your own vehicle. Each course is individually tailored to meet the unique requirements of both business and private clients.
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 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 in Twickenham, some of which include:
- London Road (A310) – A key route running through the town centre, connecting Twickenham with Richmond and Isleworth.
- King Street – Twickenham’s main high street, home to shops, cafés and local amenities.
- Heath Road – A continuation of King Street heading west, lined with restaurants, shops and residential properties.
- Richmond Road (A305) – Connects Twickenham with East Twickenham and Richmond, running parallel to the Thames.
- Staines Road (A305) – Leads from Twickenham towards Hounslow and further out to Staines-upon-Thames.
- Whitton Road (B361) – Connects the town centre with Twickenham Stadium and the A316.
- Chertsey Road (A316) – A major dual carriageway providing fast links to the M3, M25 and into central London.
These roads play a vital role in local and through traffic, especially on event days at Twickenham Stadium!
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Twickenham
While specific accident statistics for Twickenham’s roads are not readily available, certain junctions in the area have been identified as higher-risk locations based on collision data and traffic patterns. These include:
- King Street/Heath Road Junction – Located on the A310 corridor, this junction has been highlighted for safety improvements due to its collision history.
- Hanworth Road/Wellington Road Junction (Whitton) – Situated on the A314 corridor, this junction is also under consideration for safety enhancements.
- Whitton Road Junction (North Twickenham) – This area, near Twickenham Rugby Stadium, has been noted for its traffic-related incidents.
Additionally, roads such as A316 (Chertsey Road) and A309 (Hampton Court Road), which pass through Twickenham, have sections with higher accident rates due to factors like high traffic volume and complex junctions.
Drivers need to exercise caution at these locations and stay informed about local traffic reports for the most up-to-date safety information.