We offer advanced driving courses in Southampton, Hampshire, for drivers of all levels and experience, whether that be for a private individual or a company looking at training 100+ drivers.

As we are a nationally based business, we are able to provide training across the UK and in all areas in and around Southampton. We have already helped many businesses and private individuals in Southampton become safer, more skilful drivers.

For motorway training, which either forms part or all of a course, we use the M27, A3 (M) or M3, depending on your location.

For urban driver training, if that’s to be covered on a course, we focus on busy roads in and around Southampton to help drivers become more aware of vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and help them become safer and more controlled on lower speed limit roads.

All our courses are bespoke to your own needs for both business and private clients. 

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 driver’s 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 in a more environmentally friendly way
* How to boost driving confidence
* Identifying high-risk driving – such as at night, driving tired or when stressed

The personal benefits of taking advanced driver training with us:

* Improve your driving ability and general confidence   
* Remove poor driving habits
* Deal with problems specific to your driving, which you may or may not be aware of
* Improve your car control – developing your skills and safety levels on all roads
* Reduce car running costs – an advanced driver will use less fuel, get more miles from the tyres etc.

As a fleet manager or someone tasked with finding a driver training provider for your staff, there are a number of advantages, from a commercial perspective, that investing in driver training can bring:

* Produce a safer, more conscientious fleet of drivers
* Demonstrate your Duty of Care
* Possibly reduce your fleet insurance bills and premiums
* Boost morale among your workforce
* Reduce your fleet petrol/diesel costs

Please contact us for a quote or to receive more information on our courses and get a better understanding of how we can help you. You can contact us by email or phone. All email enquiries are replied to within 1hr during working hours. If you are ready to book, you can also book and pay for a course online at www.advanced-driving.co.uk/book

The main roads in Southampton, some of which may be driven on during our driver training, include:

The Avenue: A major road within the city that connects different neighbourhoods and leads toward the southern parts of the city.

M27: The M27 is a major motorway that runs through the southern part of the city, connecting it to Portsmouth to the west and Eastleigh, Winchester, and beyond to the east.

A33: This road connects the city to the M3 motorway and leads north toward Winchester. It’s an important route for both local traffic and long-distance travel.

A35: This road runs through the city and connects to the A31, leading west to Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.

A3024: A key road running from the western part of the city to the city centre, linking several local areas to the main routes.

A3064: Running along the western side of the city, it connects the city centre with the western suburbs and provides access to the M27.

B3054: This road runs through the eastern part of the city, providing access to parts of the New Forest area and connecting to nearby towns.

Road Safety Risks and Information – Southampton

The main route into Southampton is via the M27, and junction 3 links the [M27] to the Redbridge Flyover and the A35 and A33; this intersection is littered with collision sites and the majority of accidents involve drivers who are unfamiliar with the area. The A33 travels to the docks and cruise terminals via the Millbrook Road West and Mountbatten Way; this route is full of hotspots for accidents, especially near the Millbrook Roundabout and the junction of West Quay Road, where some very severe and sometimes fatal accidents have occurred in the past few years. This route is especially hazardous for drivers who are unfamiliar with the area, and with thousands of other drivers driving in the same direction, there are many instances where needless collisions have occurred.

The Mayflower Roundabout links into Southampton City Centre via Town Quay and High Street, and there are numerous collision sites spread across this route, some fatal; this is a bustling route, and care should be taken to not only other drivers but also pedestrians and cyclists using the route. This route is also shared with buses, and if you are trying to overtake a parked bus, it is vital that you make sure that no passengers are trying to cross the road ahead of the bus. High Street travels up to West Street and Castle Way to the pedestrianised retail centre. Some of the hotspots to be aware of on this route are the Bargate Street Roundabout and the Portland Terrace and Ogle Road junction. Although speeds in this area are much lower than motorways or dual carriageways, the accidents have been quite severe and life-changing, suggesting that pedestrians and cyclists may have been involved. Waterloo Road and Commercial Street are areas to be extra cautious about as there are numerous accident sites along both of these roads, especially at the Roberts Road and Shirley Road junction and the junction of The Ring Road, which links to the A3024, Charlotte Place Roundabout, where again numerous accidents are noted. In busy inner-city areas, it is wise to have all your wits about you, as even though speeds are lower, minor collisions can bring the routers to a standstill.

If you have any specific roads you travel on in the Southampton area and are curious to discover what parts are at higher risk in terms of collisions; please contact us. Our free-of-charge service includes a detailed analysis of your route, highlighting potential risk areas and providing safety tips. We offer this service to anyone who is interested in improving their road safety awareness.