DMAP2 · Advanced Driving

Confident Driver Course

Experience isn't always enough. We're here to equip you with a fresh set of skills that make driving easier, less stressful and to help develop or restore your confidence.

Full day, 1-to-1
In your own car
No test, no pass/fail
50+ expert coachesPolice Roadcraft FrameworkCoaches UK-wideWritten report + Skills Map + Certificate

What it is

Driving Refreshed

We all fall into bad habits when driving and most of us lean on experience to inform how we behave on the roads.

Our driver training gives the opportunity to reassess your current style of driving and identify techniques and skills ripe for improvement.

There are some skills that most drivers have simply never been taught, such as motorway driving and overtaking. We can guide you through these manoeuvres and give you practical tips and processes to use every day.

This course will plug the gaps in your knowledge, refresh your memory on the basics and give you a new approach to driving that is more considered, deliberate and less stressful.

  • No more autopilot, we'll make you rethink how you look down the road and what you see.
  • The next move should be obvious if you've understood your surroundings - we'll help you build a constantly evolving driving plan.
  • When you've got a plan and a framework to lean on, stress levels diminish and mistakes can be dealt with calmly.
  • If you've never had any motorway training, we can address that and put you at ease with the creation of a 'safety bubble' to use on motorways.
  • Similarly, few drivers are ever taught how to overtake - be that a cyclist, tractor or slow moving car. There's a technique - we'll show you how.

This course can be tailored to your needs, so if you want it to be an introduction to Police Roadcraft, we can deliver it in that manner or if it's a confidence boost you need then we can focus on areas of driving that really worry you.

Talk to us today and we can craft a day to your needs.

Who it's for

This is your course if…

  • You're comfortable with your driving but are keen to learn what's 'next'
  • You lack confidence in certain disciplines like motorway driving
  • A particular incident has rocked your confidence
  • You enjoy driving and want to learn the basics of Advanced Driving.

Where it sits in the range

Your Day

One Day is All it Takes

09:30
Briefing

Meet your instructor, make a plan for the day. Head off on a relaxed assessment drive on roads familiar to you.

10:30
Review & Preview

Discuss the instructor's observations, learn more about The System of driving and the increased level of observation required for your next session.

12:30
Light Lunch

Take a break, discuss what's working and what isn't. Plan the afternoon's route and focus points.

13:30
Pulling it Together

Your new found skills in observation, hazard awareness and planning your drive should now be slotting together.

16:00
Rest & Review

This is all quite tiring! Call it a day if you're ready or deliver one last 20 minute session demonstrating what you've learned.

16:30
Back Home, Buzzing

Your head may be spinning. The instructor will prepare their report and your skills map.

A step change in confidence

What you'll learn in a day

From reactive to proactive - the clues are all there if you know where to look.
Building a safety bubble. Learn how to protect your personal space on the road.
Where possible we'll certainly spend some time on motorway driving tactics.
Road positioning and managing cars in front and behind
Learn the 'body language' of driving that alerts other drivers to your intent.
Avoiding conflict - how to stay invisible to the other idiots on the road!
DMAP2 · Advanced Driving

Confident Driver Course

Training for open minded drivers keen on improving their skill set and resilience at the wheel. Build confidence and learn to enjoy driving again.

£595

One Driver · One Instructor · One Day

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250+ drivers trained
★★★★★

Confidence Unlocked

DMAP2★★★★★
Hi David / Matt, Thank you for my notes & comments, all of which I find valid & very useful. A huge "thank you" to Matt for his non wavering & detailed, clear & concise instructions & suggestions during the long & hot day. I am happy to say I learnt a lot about better & safer driving techniques, and a lot about myself and the limitations, & how to "read ahead" along with how to look out for potential hazards by not only reading the road, but using other external "signals", such as dustbins & skid marks & high vehicles over hedges to determine where the road goes & other such indicators. I am also happy with myself, in that whilst I am a mere 70 years old & my awareness & reaction times have slowed, and whilst it was not "perfect", my driving was not too bad, and that has given me some of my confidence back after the initial incident some weeks ago that prompted me to seek some help. I think / hope Matt was relaxed as he did not have to scream at me or take the keys away :-) ! So to wrap up, it was a well thought out & very well structured day & experience, and I will continue to use the additional skill sets that was imparted to me on the day. Thank you - Pete
Peter W. · Shropshire
DMAP2★★★★★
The session with Will was excellent. I particularly appreciated the analytical way he deconstructed the driving task; it was insightful to observe his decision-making logic first-hand. ​Although I was already familiar with the underlying theory, the value of this session was in the rigorous application. Will’s real-time instructions were precise and timed perfectly, which allowed me to bypass the usual processing delay and simply execute. This immediacy helped me achieve a sustained flow state, keeping me fully focused on the drive rather than the mechanics of the plan. It was a pleasure to train with that level of clarity.
Radu G. · Kent
DMAP2★★★★★
I had an excellent experience learning with Mick Kinghorn at Driving Masters. Mick is a truly outstanding advanced driving instructor – calm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explains everything clearly and tailors his approach to suit your level, which really builds confidence behind the wheel. What really stood out was his attention to detail and focus on developing safe, smooth, and professional driving habits. The session was not only highly informative but also enjoyable, and I felt my driving improved significantly in a short space of time. I would highly recommend Mick to anyone looking to take their driving to the next level. A top-class instructor and a genuinely great guy.
Simon N. · Hexham

No ordinary team

Next Level Instructors

We have a team of over 50 Government approved driving instructors (DVSA ADI). These are next level professionals thought, typically with a raft of advanced driving qualifications on top of the basic teaching requirements.

Many of our team have advanced teaching qualifications as well as the driving skills - knowing how to convey knowledge is as important as possessing it.

Paul E.

Paul E.

Mid Wales

DVSA ADI, RoSPA Dip, Dip DI

Specialisms

PoliceFire ServiceAmbulance4x4Pursuit TrainerIce DrivingRoSPAMilitary
30+ YearsView profile
Colin R.

Colin R.

West Lothian

Former Head of Driver Training for Police Scotland

Specialisms

PoliceHead of Driver TrainingPursuit TrainedClose ProtectionMotorcyclist
25+ YearsView profile
David V.

David V.

County Durham

Internationally recognised trainer for emergency services

Specialisms

4x4PoliceClose ProtectionPursuit TrainedAmbulanceJLRFire Service
40+ yearsView profile
Full Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Just ensure your car is clean and capable and ready for a day on the road.

Probably between 80 and 120 miles depending where you are in the country.

Absolutely - motorways, parking, overtaking - just talk to us.

Yes, that's the basis of everything we teach. It's not 'blues and twos', but the technique that lies beneath that. Calmly reading the situation and making a plan at whatever speed.

Sounds good, what next..?

Please get in touch and we'll talk you through the next stages.

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