On-Road Defensive Driving Course

Our 3.5-hour On-Road Defensive Driving Course is conducted by former Road Traffic Police Officers and is designed for individuals to develop their knowledge of defensive driving techniques.

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What the course covers

This on-road defensive driving course covers the following:

  • Reduce road risk
  • Improve hazard perception
  • Reduce accident rates
  • Eco-driving and vehicle empathy
  • Improved vehicle control
  • Enhanced anticipation
  • Space management
  • Increase driver confidence
  • Reduce traffic violations
  • Vehicle maintenance awareness
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Course Availability

We have two defensive driver training periods per day for easy accessibility, available for anyone to complete around their own day-to-day needs.

Defensive Driving
Course Cost
£ 245.00 plus VAT

Morning Course Period
9.00 AM – 12.30 PM

Afternoon Course Period
13.00 PM – 16.30 PM

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On-Road Defensive Driving
Course Structure

Our on-road defensive driving course is designed in six separate modules for easy accessibility and understanding

Module One:
Introduction to the Defensive Driving

This section of our course will introduce our defensive driving course to all members, explaining the importance of this course, the individual topics covered, and the meaning of safe driving due to having a defensive driving mindset. This course is conducted by former road traffic police officers to ensure participants are being taught by professionals.

During this section of our course, we will carry out licence checks and eyesight tests for all students before moving on to the on-road phase. These checks ensure that all of the defensive driver students are fit to drive as a safety and compliance requirement before moving on to the next stage of conducting the necessary vehicle safety checks.

The importance of vehicle safety checks and why they are necessary are covered in this section. Checking different vehicle parts such as the tyres or fluid levels can promote a safer journey for drivers and an understanding of your vehicle to reduce further hazard disruption or hinderances.

The checks include tyre checks, different external vehicle lights, fluid levels in the vehicle, the cleanliness of the glass for visibility and more.

This section offers an assessment drive by the participant, typically lasting around 45 minutes. This assessment will involve the delegate driving as they normally would whilst our consultant assesses them.

Whilst the participant is driving, our consultant will be talking to about safety, observation, anticipation, concentration, and awareness. Our consultant will then complete a demonstration drive for further instruction.

This section will provide a demonstration drive for all participants regarding necessary safety and road risk-reduction tactics that will ensure further safe transportation and smoother journeys for all road users. This demonstration drive will be completed by a consultant of the course with a commentary to provide necessary details throughout the session, of what should be checked and at different times.

This section of the course will offer a practical driving session by a delegate, behind the wheel, for the remainder of the session. We offer this to respond to any strengths and weaknesses with the participant, where we offer advice to further their knowledge and reduce any unnecessary road hazards. The final element of the course is the driving debrief and Q&A to conclude the defensive driiving on-road practical session and assessment.

On-Road Defensive Driving
Course Learning Objective

This defensive driver training covers many subjects necessary to promote safe driving for all individuals. These include:

  • Human Factors & Driver Behaviour
  • Safe Driving Behaviours
  • Driver & Vehicle audits
  • The importance of journey planning
  • Pre-road journey checks
  • Position speed & gear control
  • Hazard perception & road analysis
  • Self-analysis & self-criticism
  • Driver psychology & attitudes
  • Vehicle space management
  • Eco-driving & vehicle empathy
  • Safe driving in difficult conditions
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A defensive driving course is a driver education course intended to teach drivers skills that enhance safety and reduce the likelihood of accidents or road risks. Defensive driving courses teach topics such as hazard recognition, safe braking, vehicle control, speed, and anticipating and responding to other drivers’ actions. The course may be taught in the classroom and on the road.

Our on-road defensive driving course equips drivers with the confidence and security to drive confidently and securely under any road conditions. The course teaches drivers the science of accident prevention, improves response, and allows for control during a crisis. It also teaches awareness, risk assessment, and defensive driving, and drivers become smarter and safer on the highways.

This advanced on-road driving course is tailored to benefit British drivers who want to improve their road safety and proactive driving skills to reduce the chance of road traffic collisions and accidents.

This course is relevant for:

Defensive driving
For new drivers

Any individual who has recently passed their driving examination would like to develop their defensive driving knowledge and improve confidence on the roads.

Defensive driving
for experienced drivers

Individuals who want to refresh their knowledge and awareness of road safety and driving risks and retain healthy road-safe behaviours and practices.

Defensive driving
for Fleet Drivers

Any company that employs drivers for work purposes might use this course to provide training on defensive driving for their drivers, which will further ensure their driving safety on the road.

Defensive driving
for drivers with traffic infractions

Individuals who have received a minor traffic infraction may want to reduce the risk of further violations or traffic interference.

Defensive Driving Course Policy

​​​​​​​​​​​​​At Drive Alive, our policy aims at driver development, regardless of experience level. We want to expand our road safety knowledge and turn reactive driving styles into proactive ones.

Our programme is focused on giving you an insight into the methodology used to create safer driving habits. This will ensure further road safety for all vehicle users and pedestrians. We hope to help you achieve this objective quickly using our content and course, furthering your awareness and protection.

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