Location Overview – Inverness, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness,” is often regarded as the capital of the Scottish Highlands. Situated at the mouth of the River Ness and at the southwestern end of the Moray Firth, Inverness is nestled at the end of the Great Glen. To the west lie the famous Loch Ness, Loch Ashie, and Loch Duntelchaig.

As one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities, Inverness is home to over a quarter of the Scottish Highland population. It is consistently ranked among the top ten British cities for quality of life, surpassing every other Scottish city. Inverness is connected to the Black Isle across the Moray Firth by the Kessock Bridge and is well-served by three major trunk roads linking it to the rest of Scotland.

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

Here are the things we cover:

* Observing the road ahead
* Having an improved appreciation for speed
* Developing a positive mindset for continual improvement when driving
* Understanding what you need to do as a driver to become safer on all roads
* Looking at specific vehicle controls – including new technology and how it is designed to help you.
* Understanding the rules of the road
* Understanding the problem of road rage and managing other driver’s emotions
* Reversing and manoeuvres – ideal for vans but also valid for cars
* Being aware of the extra safety precautions when driving in urban traffic
* How to identify and deal with skids – and, more importantly, how to stop them before they start
* Eco-safe driving to save fuel (effective use of speed, gears, and planning)

Once the training is complete, a detailed PDF report will typically be sent within 3-5 days. This report covers key areas such as confidence, forward observations, attitude, speed awareness, and more. Drivers are assessed on a scale from Poor to Excellent in each of these areas both before and after the training.

The report is tailored to the individual driver, providing valuable insights and tips for safer driving moving forward. Each report is verified and documented by us, serving as proof that the driver has received training from a DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) registered professional driver trainer.

Key learning points of our driver training:

* Become a safer, more skilful driver
* Address any issues which could be impacting you as a driver
* Demonstrate your intention to become a safer, improved driver
* Finally, deal with and address issues which may have been holding you back
* Training is a little different for commercial clients – the end client, the person receiving the training, is often not the person who decides to do the training.

While we help the driver to improve, from a commercial perspective, your business will benefit from the following:

* Demonstrating your businesses Duty of Care
* Potentially lower your fleet insurance costs
* Providing the opportunity for an employee to develop
* Showing you care
* Lower fuel costs

Inverness is strategically located between the A9 and A82, with the nearest motorway, the M9, located at Stirling. Many clients opt to meet at this junction for motorway training, although there are also faster dual carriageways closer to the city. The area’s rural roads can present challenges, particularly for less confident drivers, and the Highlands can become treacherous when adverse weather conditions set in.

To ensure drivers are prepared for all weather conditions, many corporate and private clients have taken Winter Driving courses in the region. In addition to winter training, we offer confidence-building courses, Post-RTA training, and general advanced driver training. We have conducted training in various areas of Inverness, including Leachkin, Westhill, Culloden, and Lochardil.

Our training is fully tailored to the needs of each individual driver, with door-to-door service available. You can also use your own car, van, or campervan for the training, ensuring a familiar and comfortable learning experience.

If you are a business training several drivers or a private individual, we have courses to increase the skills and safety of any driver. Our courses are available for van or car drivers.

3.5hr – Due to the location of Inverness and our tutor’s location, a single 3.5hr is only available in this location if you’re training several drivers back to back and at least two on one day.

7-hour full day – One driver can do a full 7-hour session if they wish. We can split a full day with business clients, so one driver is trained AM and then one trained PM.

Contact:

We have several training options and packages. Please call us for more information. Private individuals and also business customers.

If you’re looking at a quote for a large number of drivers, we will be happy to provide such, along with how we can best arrange the training based on your organisation’s specific requirements.

Our driver training in Inverness will take place on a wide range of roads, including:

A9 – This is one of Scotland’s major roads, running from the Central Belt up to the Highlands, and it passes through Inverness. It is often busy, particularly during holiday seasons and weekends, as it connects the city to other parts of Scotland and serves as a key route for both local and through traffic.

A82 – Another major route, the A82 runs south from Inverness towards Fort William and Glasgow. It can be congested due to the mix of local traffic, tourists, and heavy vehicles, especially around the city’s central areas.

A96 – This road connects Inverness with Aberdeen and passes through a number of busy districts. It sees significant traffic as it is a main route for those traveling east to other cities in Scotland.

A833 – Connecting Inverness to the village of Drumnadrochit, the A833 can become busy, particularly during tourist season, as it leads to Loch Ness, one of the area’s biggest attractions.

Longman Road (A9/A82 junction) – Located near the Longman industrial estate, this area is heavily trafficked with both commercial vehicles and commuter traffic. It’s one of the main access points into the city from the south.

Telford Street – This road is also busy, particularly with vehicles traveling to and from the city center. It serves as an important route for local and commuter traffic.

Road Safety Risks and Information – Inverness

Inverness is located on the northeastern coast of Scotland and is served by the A9, A82 and the A96. Inverness is littered with collision sites for a relatively small area, and many of these can be attributed to drivers unfamiliar with the area, as many drivers are seconded to the area for work purposes.

The Raigmore interchange to the north of Inverness joins the A96 to the A9 and the Milburn Road B865. This interchange has numerous accident sites, and many can be attributed to poor lane exiting. It is essential to ensure that you are not only checking your directions but also keeping an eye open for drivers who may be struggling with theirs and holding back when needed to avoid a collision. The Milburn Road travels into the centre of Inverness, where it meets Academy Street and the pedestrianised retail centre. There are many accident sites along this route as it is also shared with bus stops, cyclists, and pedestrians, so care must be taken to make sure that good observations are taken to make sure that the side of the road is clear when making moves to overtake a bus or turn into a side road.

The Longman interchange joins the A9 to the A82, Longman Road, which skirts Inverness’s western edge across the River Ness and down to Fort William. This roundabout has many crash sites, which may be down to poor lane positioning for exiting. Harbour Road crosses the A82 and links back to Millburn Road, and accidents found here are near roundabouts and road junctions, showing that extra care should be taken with better observations and indications to make other drivers aware of your intentions. Banks Street follows the river, and several severe accident sites are noted along this route and across the Ness Bridge, B861; as it links into Castle Street, the crash sites continue. This route is also shared with public transport and cyclists, so extra care must be taken when driving in busy areas.

This is only a short outline of collision sites in Inverness. If you have any specific roads you travel on in the area and are keen to discover what parts are at higher risk of collisions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We offer a free-of-charge service to anyone interested.