Location Overview – Woking is a thriving commuter town located about 25 miles southwest of central London, known for its excellent transport links, particularly the fast and frequent train services to London Waterloo (around 25 minutes). It has seen significant redevelopment in recent years, including new residential buildings, shopping centres, and public spaces. Woking is home to The Lightbox, a modern museum and gallery, and it has a strong arts and cultural scene. The town also has historical significance, being mentioned in H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds and housing the UK’s first purpose-built mosque, the Shah Jahan Mosque. Surrounded by green belt land, Woking balances urban living with access to nature, such as Horsell Common and the Basingstoke Canal.
Our UK-wide Courses – available in Woking:
Our UK-wide training courses are available to both business and private clients. Each course can be fully tailored to suit drivers of any age or experience level, depending on their specific needs. While some may benefit from a broader, more general approach, others may require more specialised training. Below is a selection of the courses we offer:
Company Vehicle Training – Designed for car and van drivers
Younger Driver Training – Confidence-building sessions for young or newly qualified drivers
Driving Confidence Courses – For nervous drivers or those who have not driven for a while
Pre-Court Driver Training – Designed for those facing speeding or other driving-related convictions
Motorway Confidence Coaching – Helping those who have developed a fear of motorways
General Advanced & Defensive Driving – Bespoke training designed to enhance skill, awareness, and safety
UK Driving Familiarisation – Made for drivers who are new to UK roads
Motorhome Confidence Courses – Bespoke training to build confidence driving large leisure vehicles
High-Performance Vehicle Training – Made to help owners of performance vehicles
Some courses may combine elements from different courses, while others focus on a specific skill or need. When you book with us, you can be assured that each session will be carefully tailored to suit your individual requirements.
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, some of which include:
* A320 (Guildford Road / Victoria Way / Chertsey Road)
This is the primary north-south route through Woking, connecting the town to Guildford in the south and Chertsey and Staines to the north.
* A324 (Lockfield Drive / Hermitage Road)
Connects Woking to Aldershot and Farnborough via Pirbright and Brookwood, passing through suburban parts of Woking.
* A245 (Parvis Road)
Runs east from Byfleet through West Byfleet and links to Brooklands, joining the A3 and M25 at Junction 10.
* B382 (Old Woking Road)
An important local road connecting Old Woking, West Byfleet, and Pyrford, providing access to residential areas and schools.
* Egley Road (A320 south section)
A continuation of the A320 that heads towards Mayford and Guildford, frequently used for access to the Hoe Valley School and leisure centre.
* Oriental Road
A key route linking Woking town centre and railway station with the A320 and residential areas to the east.
* Chobham Road (A3046)
Links Woking with Chobham to the north-west, providing an alternate rural route with access to countryside areas.
These roads form the main arteries for commuting, business, and local traffic, with the Woking one-way system (Victoria Way and Church Street West) playing a central role in town centre traffic flow.
Road Safety – Risks and Hazards in Woking
Based on recent incidents and available data, the following roads in and around Woking, Surrey, have been identified as having higher safety concerns:
Roads with Noted Safety Concerns in Woking
* Maybury Hill
This road has been the site of multiple serious incidents, including a fatal hit-and-run and a motorcyclist collision within a week in July 2024.
* Old Woking Road and Sheerwater Road Junction
Identified as a cycling blackspot, this junction has seen several accidents involving cyclists, leading to multiple casualties.
* Smarts Heath Road
An “extremely dangerous” stretch where a motorcyclist died in a crash in June 2023. Residents have raised concerns about speeding and the lack of traffic calming measures.
* Monument Road
In 2016, a fatal incident occurred when a car mounted the pavement and struck a pedestrian, highlighting pedestrian safety concerns.
Local authorities are actively working to improve road safety through various measures, including traffic calming, enhanced signage, and public awareness campaigns.