Hampshire is a key area for us when it comes to advanced driver training. We have worked with a diverse range of business clients and private individuals across the county to help them become safer, more skilled drivers. With its extensive network of roads, Hampshire is ideal for comprehensive driver training.
We offer a range of bespoke driver training for both business and private clients. Our courses include:
* Business drivers, car and van
* Younger drivers
* Pre-court assessments
* Performance car training
* Confidence training
* Motorhome training
* General advanced and defensive courses
* Motorway training
* UK Familiarisation
For motorway training, the M3 and M27 provide excellent routes to practice motorway driving, and they can be easily reached from all areas of the county. Additionally, the A31 and A303 are popular A roads for training, offering a mix of faster routes and traffic conditions that are ideal for honing advanced driving techniques. Hampshire is also home to thousands of miles of B roads, providing the perfect environment to practice key advanced skills, tailored to each driver’s individual needs. Whether it’s improving handling on rural roads or developing safer driving habits on faster routes, we have the experience and expertise to deliver bespoke training to suit every driver.
Remember – All our on-road driving courses are tailored to your exact requirements. For both business and private clients.
On our advanced driving courses, we do try and cover as many roads as possible unless you are doing a specific course, such as a motorway confidence session. By providing training on a wide range of roads means we get to introduce you to a large number of advanced and defensive techniques in different situations and road types. We cover all areas of Hampshire and to date have provided training in Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, Waterlooville, Havant, Andover, Eastleigh, Liphook and Farnborough.
Depending on where you are in the county, we often head out into other areas, such as northbound to Berkshire, which is great for motorway training on the M4. For even more rural roads, we often head west into Wiltshire or east into Sussex. Urban driver training can take place in Hampshire’s various towns and cities, where we focus on safer driving in built-up areas, dealing with vulnerable road users, learning to identify bus and taxi lanes, and the associated restriction signs.
During our advanced/defensive training we try and cover a wide range of things, including:
* Creating increased powers of anticipation and planning
* Being aware of speed limits and controlling your speed
* Improving a driver’s overall attitude to driving on UK roads
* Safer driving on motorways, rural roads and in the town
* Educating drivers about rules of the road
* Better understanding the reasons for road rage
* Manoeuvres
* Driving in dangerous weather
* Risks linked to urban driving and being aware of at-risk road users
* Learning the difference between different skids
* Learning to drive in a more economical way
* How to anticipate the actions of other motorists
Benefits of advanced driver training (personal):
* Improve driver ability and confidence
* Remove bad habits
* Address problems specific to your driving
* Improve your car control
* Reduce wear on your vehicle
Looking for fleet driver training? Driver training for business clients offers a range of benefits, including:
* Taking control of your occupational road risk
* Demonstrate your Duty of Care
* Qualify for possibly reduced fleet insurance costs
* Show your drivers you care
* Help drivers who may be having specific issues with their driving
* Save on fleet fuel costs – advanced trained drivers can reduce their fuel costs by 20% or more
Contact Us:
Whilst we have tried to detail our driving courses as much as possible, you may have more questions you would like answered. Please email or call us, and one of our team members will be delighted to assist. We always aim to respond to all email enquiries within 1 hour during office hours. If you are ready to book a course for between 1 and 4 drivers, you can do this online for both business and private customers. Please go to www.advanced-driving.co.uk/book/
Road Safety Risks and Information – Hampshire
The M27, which connects Southampton and Portsmouth, has several areas that pose particular hazards. The stretch near Southampton Airport, at junction 5, can be challenging, as two roundabouts merge from the M27 and the A335. This can be tricky for drivers unfamiliar with the route. Another high-risk area is between junctions 7 and 8, at the intersection of the B3036 and Charles Watt Way, where statistics show a high number of severe collisions, especially considering the size of the area.
The M3, particularly between Chandlers Ford and Winchester, also has its share of high-risk zones. The intersection of the A31 heading towards Farnham is another spot fraught with hazards, so extra caution is recommended in these areas. The stretch from Winchester to Basingstoke, particularly where the A303, M3, and A33 meet, is notorious for accidents, including fatal ones, due to its complex intersections and high-speed traffic.
Hampshire’s faster A roads also show concerning statistics. The A303 around Andover is a known collision hotspot, while the A3, running from Havant towards Guildford, is a fast, busy route where the combination of rush-hour traffic and haulage vehicles often leads to severe accidents. Urban routes around larger towns, including the M271 and Redbridge Road link to the docks in Southampton, are also highly trafficked, especially with cruise line traffic, which can significantly increase the number of vehicles on the road. This can result in accidents, as many drivers may be unfamiliar with the area. Southampton also sees an uptick in traffic during major football matches, further increasing the risk of collisions.
The junction where the M27 merges into the M275 in Portsmouth has seen several fatal crashes in recent years. The A2047 into Portsmouth is another particularly dangerous route, with collision rates that are alarmingly high. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when traveling on these routes. Understanding where these accident hotspots are on your planned journey can help you stay safer on the roads.
Rural Hampshire, while picturesque, can also be hazardous. The A303 at Amesbury, near Stonehenge, attracts thousands of visitors, particularly during events like the Summer Solstice, which significantly increases the risk of accidents. Similarly, the A30 between Salisbury and Stockbridge and the A390 from Romsey to Hursley have similar collision statistics, especially during peak tourist seasons. Understanding rural driving conditions is essential, particularly if you’re exploring the UK in a campervan or heading to unfamiliar holiday destinations.
Hampshire has thousands of collision sites, but if you’re concerned about specific routes or want more information about accident hotspots, don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer a free service to help drivers stay informed and safer on the road.