Paul E.
Mid WalesDVSA ADI, RoSPA Dip, Dip DI
Specialisms
PoliceFire ServiceAmbulance4x4Pursuit TrainerIce DrivingRoSPAMilitary
30+ YearsView profile
50+ expert coachesPolice Roadcraft FrameworkCoaches UK-wideWritten report + Skills Map + Certificate
What it is
Everything the Test Left Out
New drivers pass their test knowing how to operate a car and pay heed to basic hazards. What they don't learn is how to read the full environment, anticipate dangers, and stay safe when things go wrong.
This training fills that gap. In one intensive day with a professional driving coach, your young driver will learn to:
- Spot hazards before they become emergencies: most incidents on the road are avoidable if you see them early enough. We teach drivers how to read the environment, build a plan and react before, not after, a situation develops.
- Stay calm under pressure: young drivers often panic when something unexpected happens. We build composure and a clear decision-making process so they respond rather than react.
- Drive with real awareness, not just going through the motions: most new drivers slip into autopilot within weeks of passing. We break that habit and replace it with active, deliberate observation.
- Handle motorways with confidence: many new drivers avoid motorways entirely. We take the fear out of lane changes, merging, and high-speed driving.
- Understand the limits of their car: smooth braking, safe cornering, and knowing what the car can and can't do. Cars have limits that need to be understood and respected.
Who it's for
This is your course if…
- They've just passed and you want give them defensive skills.
- They've had a bump or a scare and you want to rebuild their confidence.
- You are concerned about their mindset and managing peer pressure when out with friends.
- You want them to spend time with an experienced advanced driving professional and get a real world view.
Where it sits in the range
Your day, hour by hour
Learning that will last a Lifetime
09:30
Coffee & Baseline
Relaxed start, chat and agree what good looks like by 16:30. Choose a route and hit the road for a relaxed assessment.
10:30
Core Skills
Introducing 'deliberate' driving - observation, positioning, The System of Car Control. Acting, not reacting.
12:30
Lunch (Provided)
We'll provide a light lunch and time to consider what's been learned so far, before planning the afternoon's activities.
13:00
Putting it Together
Applying "The System" on a variety of more demanding roads, dual carriageways, motorways if available.
16:00
Wind it Down
Most drivers are very tired by this point. Time to review progress and see how far you've moved.
16:30
Wrap it Up
Review the skills map - see how far you've progressed. Consider the takeaways and future learnings.
A full day with an Advanced Driving Expert
Everything That's Included
6 hours+ of the best coaching available
A light lunch and plenty of breaks
Coaching in your own car, on roads you know
Learn 'Roadcraft' - the police driving system
A written report and skills map
Certificate provided at the end of the day
DMAP1 · Defensive Driving
Advanced Driving Course for New Drivers
This one-day course gives recently qualified drivers the road awareness that the test never teaches, equipping drivers with skills and techniques that will last a lifetime.
£550inc VAT
One Driver · One Instructor · One Day
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Flexible dates, coaches across the UK
250+ drivers trained
★★★★★
The Difference a Day Makes
DMAP1★★★★★
“Rob did a great job of building skills and confidence of a new driver with an accommodating and personalised day. He gave easy to understand explanations with practical application. Would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to develop their driving expertise. ”
DMAP1★★★★★
“Thanks Will. A thorough and engaging course with some very useful learning. Highly recommended to anyone as it impacts at every level with today’s modern driving challenges. Thank you ”
DMAP1★★★★★
“We had the pleasure of meeting Craig from the NW to develop our daughter’s driving skills as a newly qualified driver. Craig was extremely accommodating and came to our house so that our daughter could practise tricky routes and motorways close to home. Craig was very personable and explained the aims of the day clearly, encouraging our daughter to set her own targets. It was clear that Craig had an extensive knowledge of car operations and best practice in safe driving. As an ex teacher, I can say he also understood the process of teaching and learning. We would highly recommend Craig. ”
The best qualified instructors in the UK
Not your Usual Driving Instructor
Our team are all Government approved driving instructors (DVSA ADI), but with decades of advanced experience on top. Many are ex police drivers, have worked with the military or spend their time working with car manufacturers.
We have coverage across the UK, but talent like this is hard to find so please get in touch and we'll see who's local to you.
Colin R.
West LothianFormer Head of Driver Training for Police Scotland
Specialisms
PoliceHead of Driver TrainingPursuit TrainedClose ProtectionMotorcyclist
25+ YearsView profile
David V.
County DurhamInternationally recognised trainer for emergency services
Specialisms
4x4PoliceClose ProtectionPursuit TrainedAmbulanceJLRFire Service
40+ yearsView profile