Location Overview – Leicester is a city in Leicestershire in the East and the largest settlement in the East Midlands. It lies on the River Soar and is close to the eastern side of the National Forest. Leicester is situated west of Peterborough, south of Nottingham and northeast of Birmingham and Coventry.

During a bespoke driving session, we aim to look at the following:

* Forward planning and observation
* Speed Awareness
* Developing a positive attitude towards safer driving
* How to become a safer driver on all roads
* Car or van control (gears, steering, foot controls, signals)
* Rules of the road
* Dealing with road rage
* Reversing and manoeuvres
* Dealing with adverse weather
* Town and urban defensive driving
* Driving in heavy traffic and allowing adequate space
* Skid control theory and learning what causes skids
* Eco-safe driving (effective use of speed, gears, and planning)
* Anticipation – Learning to see and not just look
* Understanding other road users and their intentions

After the training, you will receive a post-course report. This will document the course date, the driver’s and the tutor’s name and their DVSA registration number. We also add a unique verification code to each report, so anyone wishing to verify the report will be able to do so.

Your report acts as a confirmation of your training and also gives valuable hints to refer back to at any time.

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

* Bespoke training based on a driver’s specific needs
* Personal account manager
* Handpicked fleet/advanced tutors who are all registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
* Detailed reporting for each driver – with notes from the tutor who provided the training
* National coverage
* We come to you for the training
* Full and half-day options
* A training is on-road

At Drivers Domain UK, we have trained many drivers, both corporate and private customers. With the excellent transport routes that run through and around Leicester, the junctions of the A563 and the A50 are a perfect spot to start motorway training, as you can take in the big urban roundabouts and dual carriageways. The A46 and the A607 are ideal for driver training, taking you through the lovely villages of Selby, Rearsby and Ratcliffe on the Wreak, where you can learn all about the limit point and driving on rural roads.

Our expert tutors will come to your location, taking you out on the road in your own car or van.

Our courses do vary in structure, although we have several courses based on duration:

3.5hr session
7hr session (which can be split for two drivers if needed)
2 x 3.5hr sessions
3 x 3.5hr sessions – We also have longer courses if needed.

Longer Duration Courses:

Our bespoke 3,4, and 5 x 3.5hr sessions are suited for those who identify as having specific issues with their driving, such as driving anxiety, significant driving issues on particular roads, or who have not driven for a very long time. These longer courses are booked mainly by private individuals, although they are also 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. Please get in touch with us with your requirements, and we will be able to help. We aim to get back to you within 2 hours during the working week for online enquiries.

Road Safety Risks and Information – Leicester

Leicester is set on the M1 in the East Midlands and is a busy city with many fast A-roads linking to it, such as the A6, the A47 and the A46. All of these routes are prone to collisions, and care should be taken when driving across them.

Junction 21 of the M1 links the M69 and the A5460 to Narborough Road South and into the city. The large roundabout at the motorway junction has numerous collision sites noted and on the slip roads, suggesting that poor positioning for exiting could be to blame. When leaving a fast motorway, it is vital that you are in the correct lane, as last-minute panic can confuse drivers behind you and lead to needless collisions. Along this stretch of the A5460, you can link to the A563, Lubblesthorpe Way, which creates a ring road around Leicester City and links the outlying areas. Further along the M1 north is the junction with the A46 and the Leicester Western Bypass into Leicester, and there have been several accidents noted here, some very severe, mainly on the slip roads. The A46 meets the A50 at the Markfield Road and Groby Road interchange, and numerous collisions are seen here, possibly due to poor lane exiting. The accident statistics remain high at every roundabout and intersection along the entire ring road, so it is vital that care is paid to the actions and intentions of other drivers.

The A47 Hinckley road is very hazardous in places, especially near junctions and roundabouts, such as the Ratby Lane traffic lights and the Braunstone Way roundabout, and the entire road is littered with collisions at every road crossing. This route is also shared with bus routes, pedestrians, and cyclists, and many accidents have involved them, making them very severe, even at times, sadly fatal. Vaughn Way and St Matthews Way form part of the city centre ring road, and collision rates are very high, especially at the large intersection of St Margarets Way and Church Gate, and at the Burleys Way flyover. These routes are even more hazardous in rush hours, where everyone is dashing to get to their destinations quickly and paying less attention to the drivers around them.

Closer to Leicester City centre, Humberstone Gate records numerous accidents, especially near the Charles Street traffic lights and the Humberstone roundabout. Extra care should be paid to passengers alighting buses, cyclists and pedestrians in inner city areas such as these at all times. Belgrave Gate and Haymarket are other areas of concern, with many collision sites noted. Rush hours are always extra worrying when it comes to accidents, so it is essential that you have excellent observation skills, pay attention to the side of the roads, and look out for pedestrians and cyclists.

Major Roads in Leicester:

A47 (Hinckley Road) – A key road running from Leicester towards Hinckley, often used for local traffic.
A6 (London Road) – Another major road in Leicester, connecting the city to the south and running into the centre.
A50 (Groby Road) – This road runs towards the north, leading to the town of Groby.
A563 (Ring Road) – A circular route that forms part of the Leicester Ring Road, providing access to various parts of the city.
A607 (Melton Road) – Running from the city towards Melton Mowbray, this road serves as a major route.

This is only a very small outline of collision sites in Leicester. 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.