Location Overview – Leeds is a busy and vibrant city in West Yorkshire and is built around the banks of the River Aire and the eastern foothills of the Pennines. Leeds developed mainly as a market town in the Middle Ages, and it is also the third-largest population in England, after London and Birmingham. The city has developed well from the post-industrial era to become a telephone banking centre that connects to the electronic infrastructure of the modern economy. Leeds includes the surrounding towns of Horsforth, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell, and Wetherby. More drivers now seek advanced driver training for both private and corporate clients.

During a session, we typically look at:

* How well you observe and plan when driving
* Car or van control (gears, steering, foot controls, signals)
* Learning what makes you the driver you are
* Reversing and manoeuvres
* Developing an excellent driving attitude – improving your ‘driving’ mind
* How to become a safer driver on all roads
* Becoming a defensive driver in town and urban environments
* Understanding how to remain safe when others are oblivious!
* Undoing years of ingrained bad habits
* What are other drivers doing, and why
* Eco-safe driving (effective use of speed, gears, and planning)
* Understanding other road users and what they are about to do next
* Speed awareness and learning to control your speed
* Dealing with road rage
* Dealing with adverse and dangerous weather
* Skid control theory and learning what causes skids
* How to deal with stressful driving situations

After the training, you will receive a post-course report. This will document the training date, the driver’s name, the tutor’s name and their DVSA registration number. We also add a unique verification number to each report, so should anyone wish to verify the report at any time, they will be able to do so. The report acts not only as a confirmation of the training but also gives valuable hints and tips to refer back to.

There are lots of benefits when taking driver training with Drivers Domain UK:

* Handpicked tutors
* Bespoke training based on a driver’s specific needs
* All training is on-road based
* Full UK coverage
* Personal account manager
* Detailed reporting with notes from the tutor providing the training and verification on each report
* We come to you for the training – not the other way round
* 7hr and 3.5hr options

Leeds is situated on the A58, A61, M1 and M62 motorways; the latter two intersect south of Leeds, and the A1 passes to the east. The radial M621 takes traffic into central Leeds from the M62 and M1. There is an Inner Ring Road with part motorway status and an Outer Ring Road. Most of the city centre is pedestrianised and is encircled by the clockwise-only Loop Road. Leeds is located halfway between London and Edinburgh and has multiple motorway links ideal for practising advanced driver training to gain motorway confidence, and some great rural roads to help with confidence issues and learning how to drive more safely in rural settings.

Our courses do vary in structure, although all our courses are costed and based on duration:

3.5hr session

7hr session (which can be split between two drivers if needed)

2 x 3.5hr sessions

Longer Duration Courses:

Our fully tailored 3, 4 and 5 half-day courses are more suited for those who identify as having specific issues with their driving, such as driving issues on particular roads, general driving anxiety, or those who may not have driven for a long time. These longer courses are booked mainly by private individuals, although they are open to our business clients.

These longer-duration courses are great for those facing particular (often very specific) issues, as it can take time to build up your skill and confidence. The time between each session will also be valuable as it allows you to reflect, absorb and practise what has been covered.

Get in Touch:

Our trained team are here to help you. Don’t hesitate to contact us with your requirements, and we will be able to help. We aim to get back to you for online enquiries within 2 hours during the working week.

Road Safety Risks and Information – Leeds

Leeds is a bustling city with many routes bringing a high volume of traffic to the area, and with that comes a high amount of collisions, many of which are severe so it is imperative that when using busy inner-city routes that drivers are making sure that they are using significant observations and are making confident decisions with their driving.

The M621 skirts the southern edge of Leeds and brings a large volume of traffic from the M62 and the M1 to the city, and Junction 2 meets the A463, which merges into the A58 surrounding Leeds centre. The large roundabout at this intersection is littered with accident sites, and this may have a lot to do with poor lane positioning for exiting the roundabout. When using busy intersections such as these, it is vital that you are not only aware of your own directions but are observing the drivers around you as they may be struggling to find the right lane; by holding back and having a little patience with such drivers, you can avoid needless collisions. Junction 3 is another challenging intersection, where the M621 meets the A653, and numerous accidents are noted on both sides of the carriageway.

The A58 brushes the northern edge of Leeds and brings traffic from York and the M1 to the area. The Leeds Inner City Ring Road joins the A64 and the A58 together, and this is another challenging and confusing section if you are unfamiliar with driving across it. Numerous collision sites are spread across the entire junction area, and many have been severe; this is a high-speed route, and much care should be paid, with attention paid to other drivers who are exiting and moving across lanes.

Roads nearer the centre of Leeds leaving the main A road routes, such as Eastgate from the City Centre Loop, A61, and Lady Lane, are littered with collision sites. Although the speed in these areas is low, the severity of accidents is very high, suggesting that the probability of them involving pedestrians and cyclists is elevated. These roads are also shared with bus routes, so it is essential that care is taken when overtaking a bus to make sure that passengers are not trying to cross the road in front. The Headrow is another road of concern, with numerous accident sites along the route, and the majority of incidents are near traffic lights and road crossings. They occur more often in rush hours where, with a little extra patience, they could have been avoided.

This is a small outline of collision sites in Leeds. 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; please get in touch with us. We offer a free-of-charge service to anyone interested.