Location Overview – Peterborough is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, in the east of England. Peterborough was part of Northamptonshire until 1974, when a county boundary changed; the city became part of Cambridgeshire instead. Peterborough is 76 miles north of London, on the banks of the river Nene flowing into the North Sea 30 miles to the northeast. The area around Peterborough is very flat, and in some places, the land lies below sea level, especially parts of the Fens to the east of Peterborough, which have been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Peterborough became an industrial centre, mainly known for its brick manufacture in the early 19th century. Nearby, Stamford is a beautiful Georgian market town and a few miles south, Burghley House is a grand Elizabethan mansion.

All our bespoke driving courses in Peterborough are bespoke to your needs and requirements, whether a full or half day or multiple half days or if we are training one driver or many.

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 and smart motorways
* Dealing with the issues of road rage – and how to manage other drivers’ 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 important, how to stop them before they start
* Eco-safe driving to save fuel (effective use of speed, gears, and planning)

Once the training has ended, a PDF report will be sent usually 3-5 days after the course, with specific things assessed such as confidence, forward observations, attitude, speed awareness and much more. We rank a driver from Poor to Excellent in these areas both at the start and after training. This report is beneficial as it’s bespoke to the driver and gives valuable tips for safer driving in the future. Each report is verified and documented with us – proof a driver has had training with a DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) registered professional driver trainer.

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

* Tailored 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

The excellent transport routes that run through Peterborough are fabulous for taking driver training. The A1/A1(M) primary route broadly follows the historic Great North Road path from St Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of London through Peterborough, continuing north a further 335 miles to central Edinburgh. We have covered the areas of Fletton, Gunthorpe, The Hamptons, Longthorpe, Millfield, Netherton, Newark and New England over the past few years, including outlying areas such as Wittering, Nassington and Crowland. The junction of the A15 and the A47 is a perfect spot to train for motorways and dual carriageways. Taking a course with Drivers Domain UK could not be easier. Our highly qualified and experienced tutors will come to you and take you out on the road in your own vehicles.

Whether you are a corporate client training many drivers or a private individual – we have several bespoke courses to increase the skill and safety of a driver.

Our courses are available for both van and car drivers.

3.5hr –The benefit of this course, the shortest in the range, is that it’s the lowest-priced option. The disadvantage is that for some drivers it’s too short. Ideal mainly for companies training two or more drivers.

2 x 3.5hr – This is beneficial for customers that can’t drive for a full day and need the split to help them absorb more over a more extended period. Often a driver gets homework in this session, so they can practice what has been covered in session one to help them with session two. Older drivers often opt for this course.

7hr full day: Although it can be hard work for some, a full day is cheaper than 2 x 3.5hr. It’s suitable for those who are time-poor or if your company has asked you to do this course, or you may feel a 7hr will work better for you. Talk with us if you are unsure. With business clients, we can split a full day so one driver is trained AM and then one driver is trained PM.

We offer longer courses for those with specific issues and offer 3, 4 and 5 x 3.5hr options.

These are often taken over several weeks and are great if you have more deep-rooted issues or have not driven for a long while.

Talk to us:

We offer a non-judgemental approach for those that wish to open up and discuss specific issues. For some nervous drivers, this is the first step in reaching out on their journey to confident driving.

Please get in touch with us online or call us. Whether you’re a business client or a private individual, we can help you. We aim to get back to email enquiries within 2 hours during working hours.

Road Safety Risks and Information – Peterborough

Peterborough, a city in the east of the UK, is primarily served by the A1 Motorway to the west. Several fast A-road routes, such as the A47, the A1260, and the A1139, circle the city’s outskirts. It’s crucial to drive with care and responsibility on these roads to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

Junction 17 of the A1 links the A605 to the Fletton Parkway, A1139, a very hazardous intersection with numerous collisions noted not only on the roundabout but on slip roads to each route. Many accidents are noted on the roundabout from the A605 toward the A1 at the Peterborough services, which could be due to speed and a lack of observations. On the intersection and slip roads, collisions are likely due to poor lane positioning and speeds that are too high or too low to join the route. The Fletton Parkway travels into Peterborough, but there are several high-risk areas to be aware of, and these are at the Orton South interchange and the Hampton Roundabout; it then merges into the Frank Perkins Parkway, where Bishops Road and Boongate travel into the city centre. This entire route is fraught with collisions, some severe, and the risk rises dramatically during rush hours. When using busy inner-city routes, it is vital that you have your wits about you, paying particular attention to cyclists and pedestrians as well as passengers alighting buses. The Boongate roundabout has numerous collision sites, with many showing at the exit to the Boongate retail centre and exits to and from Boongate on both sides. As it meets the large roundabout linking St Johns Street, New Road, Crawthorn Road and Eastfield Road, the crash rates are very high.

The new road links to City Road and Westgate in the Peterborough retail centre. This route is shared with buses, cyclists, and pedestrians, and numerous accidents have been noted along this route. Despite the low speed in this area, some of the accidents were very severe, indicating that not only were vehicles involved but also members of the public. The A15 travels along the western edge of the city centre and links Thorpe Road over the Crescent Bridge and the Queensgate Roundabout. Again, far too many accidents are noted that should have been avoided with better observations and less haste. The A15 merges into Bishops Road, and this is another area of concern; lower speeds but severe accidents suggest that pedestrians or cyclists may have been involved. It’s crucial to be vigilant and observant while driving to prevent such accidents.

This is a short outline of collision sites in Peterborough. Please get in touch with us if you have any specific roads you are keen to explore in the area and are keen to discover what parts are at higher risk of collisions. We offer a free-of-charge service to anyone who is interested.