Location Info – Towcester (pronounced “Toaster”) is a historic market town in Northamptonshire, often regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the country. Situated on the ancient Roman road of Watling Street (now the A5), it has roots stretching back to Roman times when it was known as Lactodurum. Today, Towcester blends its rich heritage with modern life, offering a bustling market centre, charming Georgian and Victorian architecture, and proximity to attractions such as Silverstone Circuit, home of British motor racing. Its mix of history, community spirit, and excellent location makes Towcester a distinctive and welcoming town.
Our Range of Courses:
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.
Our Bespoke Driving Course Content:
Every driver is different, which is why we take a flexible, personalised approach to our training. During our driving courses, we cover a wide range of essential points tailored to the individual driver, including:
* Improving anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Developing greater speed awareness
* Learning to better anticipate the behaviour of other road users
* Adopting a more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly way to drive
* Building skills for driving safely in bad weather conditions
* Improving knowledge of driving rules and regulations
* Improving driver mindset and attitude
* Developing safer driving techniques on a range of roads, including motorways, rural roads, and urban routes
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage situations
* Practising manoeuvres with confidence and accuracy
* Understanding different types of skids and how to respond effectively
The term ‘advanced’ and ‘defensive’ driver training relates to the approach we take when improving a driver, regardless of age and experience. These points above are just an outline; some will be more specific to some drivers, while other points won’t be. That’s the bespoke nature of our training.
Discover Our Course Options and Durations:
Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Here’s an overview of the different duration options:
One Half-Day 3.5hrs – The shortest course option in our range. It’s perfect for companies training multiple drivers or for those who feel they only need a half day.
Two Half Days – 2 x 3.5hrs – This option is ideal for those who can’t commit to a full day of driving and prefer splitting the training into two sessions for better retention. Drivers often receive “homework” between sessions to practice what was covered, helping reinforce learning. It’s a popular choice for older drivers.
Full day (7hr) – A full-day course is more cost-effective per session than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and works well for those with not much available time. This option is also ideal if your employer has requested the training or if you feel a full day would be more suitable for you. For business clients, we also offer the flexibility to split a full day into AM and PM sessions.
Longer Sessions – For those with specific driving challenges or who haven’t driven in some time, we offer extended courses spread over several weeks. These courses are perfect for individuals needing more comprehensive training to address long-standing issues – often those suffering significant driving anxiety or post-RTC stress. These longer sessions run over 3,4, and 5 x 3,5hr sessions.
Get in touch today for more information about how we can help you. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.
Key roads and Routes – Towcester:
A5 – It’s one of the main historic and strategic roads in the area, carrying long-distance and local traffic. However, heavy usage through town causes congestion, as well as environmental and safety concerns. Towcester town centre is impacted by traffic on the A5.
A43 – Serves as a primary route for traffic bypassing parts of the town. It is part of current infrastructure works, particularly with the Towcester Relief Road project, which links A43 to A5 to reduce traffic through the town centre.
A413 – Provides a connection from southern towns and villages into Towcester, and links with the A43. It feeds traffic into and out of Towcester, especially for those coming from regions south of the town.