Location Overview – Portsmouth is a port and city in Hampshire and is located 70 miles southwest of London and 19 miles southeast of Southampton. Portsmouth stands on Portsea Island and is the only city not on the mainland of Great Britain. It includes the cities of Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, and Waterlooville. Portsmouth is one of the world’s best-known ports with a history that can be traced back to Roman times, and it has been a major Royal Navy dockyard and base for centuries. Portsmouth and the surrounding areas are very popular for taking advanced driver training for corporate and private customers.
The Courses We Offer:
Our UK-wide courses are designed for both business and private clients. We can bespoke a course for a driver of any age or experience level, depending on exact needs and requirements. Some drivers will benefit from a more generalised course, while others need a much more specialised approach. Here is a list of some of the courses we can offer:
* Confidence training
* General advanced and defensive training
* Post road traffic collision (RTC) training
* Van driver training
* Motorhome confidence and familiarisation
* Courses for younger drivers
* High-performance driving courses
* Pre-court advanced training
* Mature driver training
Some courses will have elements of a number of the above, while others will be very specific. When you book a course with us, you can be confident that we can build a session around your own needs.
Our driver training courses cover a range of elements tailored to the driver’s needs. Here are some things we look at:
* Looking at a driver’s own specific driving and their driving history to create a bespoke training plan
* Slow manoeuvres, including driving in confined spaces and reversing
* Learning the System of Car Control
* Driving in a more environmentally friendly way
* Driving safety on motorways and dual carriageways
* Becoming a safer urban driver and identifying and dealing with pedestrians and cyclists
* Looking ahead and developing powers of observation
* Increasing focus on speed and excessive speed
* Modifying attitudes towards a safer, more proactive way to drive
* How to boost your driving confidence
* Identifying high-risk driving, such as driving at night, when tired or when stressed
* How to avoid road rage situations
You will be issued a unique driving report after each session – sent via email. Your report is fully documented and has a verification number attached – proof you’ve had training with a qualified professional. In your report, you will see how you improved and in what areas, along with some valuable tips to ensure you keep up your improved standard of driving.
There are many benefits to taking driver training with Drivers Domain UK:
* Handpicked advanced tutors registered with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
* Detailed reports for each driver – with notes from the tutor
* We come to you for the training
* All training is on-road
* Complete national coverage
* Full and half-day options
* Bespoke training based on a driver’s specific needs
* Personal account manager
Portsmouth is located 73.5 miles from central London, 49.5 miles west of Brighton, and 22.3 miles east of Southampton. To the west lies the borough of Gosport, while Portsea Island is connected to the mainland by Portsbridge Creek, crossed by three road bridges: the M275 motorway, the A3, and the A2030.
We have provided driver training for numerous clients, both private individuals and businesses, in the Portsmouth area. The city’s road network is ideal for additional training, particularly for those seeking confidence-building courses or general advanced driver training to enhance safety on the road.
Our handpicked instructors are highly skilled and DVSA-registered, ensuring the highest standard of training. We offer flexible, door-to-door service, and you are welcome to use your own vehicle, whether it’s a car, van, or any other suitable vehicle for your training.
Our driver training courses do vary in structure, but we have several courses based on cost and duration:
3.5 hour session
7-hour session – this can be split between two drivers if needed
2 x 3.5-hour sessions
3 x 3.5-hour sessions
Longer Duration Courses:
Our tailored 3, 4, and 5 x 3.5hr sessions are suited for those with 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 practice what has been covered throughout the session.
Talk to us:
Our team is here to help, and they also offer a non-judgmental approach for those who wish to open up and discuss specific issues. For many, 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 – Portsmouth
Portsmouth, a bustling port city and naval base, is primarily served by the M275, linking from the M27 that runs along the UK’s south coast. Its coastal location, especially during the summer months, attracts a significant influx of visitors to Portsea Island and Southsea Beach, making the roads particularly busy. This underscores the crucial need for heightened road safety awareness in Portsmouth.
Junction 12 of the M27, from the west, is a large and challenging intersection joining the M275, it also links the A27 from the A3 Southampton Road, and this intersection has numerous collision sites noted. This is the main route into Portsmouth and carries much commuter and haulage traffic in and out of the city daily and many of the accidents occur on the slip roads leading to the intersection. This can be due to excessive speed and poor lane positioning for exiting, so it is crucial to have good motorway driving skills if you use busy sections such as these on a regular basis. Understanding road positioning is paramount, especially when using multi-lane routes. A Sat Nav can be a useful tool as it can show you lanes and exits further in advance than road signs, particularly if you find motorway driving challenging. From the east, the A27 merges into the M27 and links the A3, Portsmouth Road, at the Portsbirdge Roundabout. This route merges into Kingston Road A2047 and continues down to South Parade Pier. All along these routes, you will find collision sites; many are very severe and some life-changing, and although the speed is low in these residential areas, the accidents suggest they probably involve pedestrians and cyclists. Some of the worst areas to be aware of are the traffic lights at Waverley Road and Albert Road, and the Victoria New Road roundabout.
Eastern Road, A2030, leaves the Havant Bypass on the A27 and travels down the eastern side of Portsmouth towards Milton Common and the beach at Eastney. The busy intersection here is littered with collision sites, and some very serious accidents have been seen, mostly occurring on the slip roads leading to the roundabout, showing that too much speed could be to blame when leaving a fast road. Many accidents are found along Eastern Road, and several have sadly been fatal. Because of the area, many of these may involve drivers who are not familiar with the area, possibly holidaymakers. If you are local to an area that has an influx of traffic at certain times of the year, it can be frustrating, but it is vital to remain calm and allow hesitant drivers space, as this can help to avoid many accidents.
Please contact us if you have any specific roads you travel on in the Portsmouth 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.