Refresher Training / Driving Improvement courses Refresher courses are aimed at those who have a full driving licence but for various reasons haven’t driven for a number of years and now needs to drive on a regular basis.
The course is flexible around you the customer and will be structured to suit your needs and working at your pace. The training will be carried out in your area and can be done in your car. If you haven’t got a car, don’t worry as one can be supplied for training purposes.
On this course you will soon get the confidence and your knowledge will be updated on new driving legislations and modern driving techniques so you can deal with today’s traffic conditions.
Some areas that will be covered are:
Fuel efficient driving and vehicle maintenance
Vehicle safety checks
Route planning
System of car control
Improved hazard perception, road awareness, anticipation and planning skills
Progressive use of accelerator
Selective use of gears
Smooth braking but using engine braking/torque where possible
Compliance with speed limits
Manoeuvring
Some reasons why people do refresher courses
Passed the driving test a long time ago and haven't driven for a very long time but now need to drive again
Passed the driving test then went to university and didn't drive. Have now finished university and have got a job which involves driving
Have always driven small cars but have now got a larger car and want to gain some confidence in using it
Have been involved in a road traffic collision and need of reassurance
Generally lacking in confidence and want a second opinion