We offer advanced and defensive driving courses all over the UK and can also provide training in and around Bournemouth for both private and business clients.
We offer bespoke advanced driving courses for those that:
1. Are need driver training as part of a company-wide driving improvement program
2. Are a private customer and wish to become a safer driver, whether that is to deal with a fear of driving or simply want to increase their skill and ability.
Our driving courses include:
* Company vehicle training, which includes both car and van
* Pre-court courses
* High-performance driver training
* Confidence driving courses
* Motorhome training
* Motorway confidence
* UK Familiarisation
On our advanced courses we cover a range of elements bespoke to the needs of the driver. Below are the common things we look at:
* Looking at a drivers own specific day-to-day driving, and driving history to make a bespoke training plan
* Looking ahead and developing powers of observation
* Increasing focus on speed and excessive speed
* Modifying attitude towards a safer, more proactive way to drive
* Learning the System of Car Control
* How to avoid road rage situations
* Manoeuvres, reversing, driving in confined spaces
* Driving safety on the motorway and dual carriageways
* Becoming a safer urban driver – identifying and dealing with pedestrians and cyclists
* Learn how to drive on a more environmentally friendly way
* How to boost driving confidence
* Identifying high-risk driving – such as at night, driving tired or when stressed
Course Durations:
* 1 x 3.5hr session – Ideal for a spring clean of your driving, or if you are training a number of drivers back-to-back
* 2 x 3.5hr sessions – Ideal for those that want more in-depth training but want this over two sessions
* 1 x 7hr session – For those that want an intensive single session. Ideal for businesses with one driver who needs specific help or someone who would have a course compacted into one day
* 3,4 or 5 x 3.5hr sessions – Designed for those that want the most detailed one-to-one training possible, which can be taken at intervals convenient to them
Benefits of training with us:
Deciding to use us for your driver training needs, comes with a number of advantages that include:
* One-to-one driver training
* Full UK coverage
* We only use DVSA-registered fleet/advanced driving instructors
* You have a personal account manager to arrange your courses and look after you before, during and after a course
* All training is bespoke to the driver’s needs and requirements
* Full reporting for each driver, which measures their driving before and after the training
Contact:
If you are ready to book, you can book and pay for a course online at www.advanced-driving.co.uk/book – if you are not ready to book or have more than four drivers, please get in touch with us. A member of our team will be delighted to help.
Routes and Roads in Bournemouth:
We can provide training on any road in and around Bournemouth, which can include:
A338: The A338 is a major road that runs through Bournemouth, connecting the town to the north with the A31 and the M27 towards Southampton. It’s a key route for both local traffic and long-distance travel.
A35: The A35 runs from the west to the east of Bournemouth, connecting the town to areas like Poole and further west to Dorchester. It is an important route for travel to nearby coastal towns.
A350: This road connects Bournemouth to the nearby town of Poole and runs toward the southwest, heading to Wareham and the surrounding areas.
A3049: This road runs from the northeastern parts of Bournemouth toward the south and provides access to the A35, linking the town with the Poole area and coastal routes.
Westerleigh Road (A347): This road links the town centre with neighbourhoods in the east and serves as a key access point for travel to areas like Southbourne.
Seafront Road (B3066): The B3066 runs along the coast and provides access to Bournemouth’s seafront, serving as a key route for both locals and visitors to reach the beaches and tourist attractions.
Christchurch Road (A35): This road connects Bournemouth with the nearby town of Christchurch, running eastward from the town centre and providing access to the New Forest area and the coast.
Road Safety Risks and Information – Bournemouth
Bournemouth lies on the south coast of Dorset between Poole and Christchurch. It is a popular destination during the summer and is also very high, with accident statistics scattered throughout the road network.
The A338 and the A3049 are the main roads crossing Bournemouth, and both have many severe and sometimes fatal collisions noted along these routes. The A338 merges from the A35 Poole Road and links to the A31 near Ringwood. There have been numerous fatal accidents along this route, and it is likely that most of these involved drivers unfamiliar with the area. This is a common occurrence in popular holiday destinations, so it is vital that you understand and follow your own directions well and are aware of other drivers who may be struggling with theirs. Being able to anticipate the actions of other drivers is a skill that can save lives and should be encouraged more. The A3049 crosses Bournemouth directly from Poole to Ringwood. It has very high accident rates, especially around the Adasral Road and Dorset Way intersection, similar to the Victoria Road and New Road traffic light junctions.
The A35 Christchurch Road is a hectic road with public transport routes and many retail shops and is the main route from Bournemouth centre through to Boscombe and Christchurch. This is a bustling route, and accidents along this route are numerous and have, on many occasions, been very severe and sometimes life-changing. This is a highly populated area, and care should always be taken to prevent issues. The A35 continues through Boscombe and onto Pokesdown, where a rail station can be very busy on match days. Numerous crash sites are nearby, especially near the Ashley Road one-way system.
Towards the beach areas, West Cliffe Road and Priory Road are areas that have collision sites, especially at the Exeter and Bath Road roundabout. At the end of Bath Road is the Lansdowne Roundabout, this is a particularly hazardous roundabout with five exits. This has seen numerous crashes in the past few years. Urban accidents may be less severe due to lower speeds, but they can be very chaotic and can lead to road closures in already congested areas.
This is a short outline of crash sites in Bournemouth. Please contact us if you have any specific roads you travel across the area and are curious to discover what parts are at higher risk of collisions. We offer a free-of-charge service to anyone interested.