Location Overview – Surbiton is a suburban neighbourhood in South West London, within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Situated approximately 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross, it lies adjacent to the River Thames and encompasses the wards of Alexandra, Berrylands, St. Mark’s, Surbiton Hill, and Tolworth.
Our Range of Courses – Available in Surbiton:
Our tailored driving courses include a variety of formats, including:
* Company driver training – for van and car drivers in your fleet
* Young drivers – Confidence-building sessions for younger or newly qualified drivers
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* High-powered vehicle training
* Confidence driving courses
* Motorhome confidence courses – Focused training to build confidence driving larger leisure vehicles
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* Motorway confidence training – Helping drivers feel safer and more in control on motorways
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
We provide full UK coverage and come directly to you. All training is delivered in your own vehicle and is fully tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re a business or a private customer.
More Information on Our Course Content:
There are key elements we teach to make safer, more skilful drivers, regardless of age and experience. The difference is how we apply these elements from driver to driver. While all our courses are bespoke to the driver, below are a number of key points we typically cover:
Key Driving Skills
* Improving anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Practising manoeuvres (including parking) with confidence and accuracy
* Improving your levels of speed awareness and speed planning
* Learning to better anticipate the actions of other drivers and road users
Hazard and Hazard Management
* Mastering safer driving on motorways, rural roads, and urban routes
* Building skills for driving safely in poor weather conditions
* Identifying different types of skids and how to manage them
Driver Behaviour and Awareness
* Improving driver mindset and attitude
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage
* Improving knowledge of road rules and driving regulations
Environmental Awareness
* Adopting fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits, which will save you money and reduce wear and tear on your vehicle.
Duration Overview – What’s Best For You?
Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Below is an overview of the different duration options:
3.5hrs – This is the shortest course option in our range. It can be ideal for companies training two or more drivers. So a full day is split into 2 x 3.5hr. It’s also useful for those who feel they only need a half-day session to address their needs.
2 x 3.5hrs – This option is beneficial for those who can’t commit to a full day and prefer to extend the training over two sessions for a better learning experience. Often, drivers are given tasks to do between sessions to practice what was covered, which helps the overall learning experience. This course is popular with private clients.
7hrs (Full Day) – A full-day course is more cost-effective than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and is ideal for those with little time. This is a great option if your company has requested the training or if you simply feel a full day works better for you. We also offer the option to split a full day into AM and PM sessions for business clients.
Longer Courses (– For individuals with specific driving challenges or those who haven’t driven in a while, we offer longer courses that can be spread over several weeks. These options are ideal for those needing more in-depth training to address deep-rooted issues, especially those who suffer some form of trauma after a road collision. These courses are in 3,4 and 5 x 3.5hr sessions.
Contact us today for more information about are bespoke courses. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.
Key Road Links in Surbiton:
A3 (Kingston Bypass): Positioned just south of Surbiton, the A3 is a major arterial road linking London with Portsmouth. It provides fast and direct access to central London as well as convenient connections to the M25 motorway.
A240 (Kingston Road / Ewell Road): Running directly through Surbiton, this route connects Kingston upon Thames with Epsom. It functions as a vital corridor for local traffic and links several residential and commercial areas.
A243 (Hook Road): Located to the southwest of Surbiton, the A243 links the area to Leatherhead via Chessington. It also offers access to the M25 at Junction 9, making it a strategic route for regional travel.
A307 (Portsmouth Road): Following the course of the River Thames, the A307 connects Surbiton with Kingston and Esher. Known for its scenic outlook, it is a favoured route for both daily commuters and recreational drivers.
Motorway Connectivity
Although Surbiton does not lie directly close to a motorway, it enjoys excellent proximity to several key routes:
M25: Accessible via the A3 or A243, the M25 serves as London’s orbital motorway and links Surbiton to a wide range of regional and national destinations.
M3: To the west, the M3 can be reached by connecting through the A3. It offers a major route toward Southampton and the broader southwest region.
M4: Reachable through connecting roads from the A3, the M4 facilitates travel to Reading, Bristol, and South Wales, supporting both business and leisure journeys.