
DMAP1
Defensive Driving
Equipping inexperienced drivers with pragmatic skills for the real world.
For drivers seeking an extra level of protection
The Safety Bubble
Our entry level coaching sessions are aimed at inexperienced drivers. We take the basic skills required to pass the driving test and wrap them with a framework that encourages much more joined up thinking.
We turn off the ‘autopilot’ that most drivers revert to as default driving behaviour and encourage a more deliberate style of driving.
We encourage higher levels of concentration and observation, calling out hazards and predicting dangers before they become a problem.
Many potential incidents on the road are plain to see for those who read the environment well. We show how to read the danger signs early and avoid drama and confrontation.
Mindset and temperament coaching is a key part of our regime: calling out another driver for being ‘in the wrong’ offers no advantage. With the right mindset, we steer drivers to anticipate the idiocy of others and stay safe and detached.
The Deliverables
- A safety framework to apply to all driving
- Mechanical sympathy and smooth driving
- Defensive skills and personal safety tips
- Motorway driving skills
- Mindset and temperament control
- Appropriate levels of confidence
Session Format
The elements listed above are typical of what our coaches will deliver for a DMAP 1 session. Please discuss your particular desires and concerns with the coach before the day to ensure they cover the salient points.
A day will normally run from 09:30 until 16:30 or earlier depending how tired the driver becomes. There’s a lot to take on board so the driver will find it demanding.
All coaching takes place in the student’s own car. Driving Masters will provide lunch and appropriate breaks to manage fatigue. 100-150 miles are likely to be driven.
How do we coach you to unlock your full potential?
We pair you up with a local coach, on a day of your choosing.
Our coaching takes place on public roads with our instructor sat beside you in your road car, guiding and coaching you across a range of situations.