# Driving Masters

> Driving Masters offers high performance road driver training across the UK with expert one-on-one coaching to enhance car control, safety, and confidence. All training is conducted in the client's own car by DVSA Approved Driving Instructors, many of whom are ex-police drivers teaching Roadcraft police-standard techniques.

## Courses

The core programme is the DMAP (Driving Masters Accelerator Programme) — five levels of intensive one-day, one-on-one advanced driving courses.

- [All Courses](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses): Overview of the Accelerator Programme and all five DMAP levels.
- [DMAP1 — Defensive Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses/dmap1): For new drivers or those seeking greater confidence. £495.
- [DMAP2 — Enhanced](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses/dmap2): For experienced drivers wanting their first taste of advanced roadcraft. £595.
- [DMAP3 — Total Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses/dmap3): For advanced drivers wanting to build on previous roadcraft training. £695.
- [How It Works](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to booking and what to expect on the day.
- [Enquire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-courses/enquire): Enquiry form for course bookings.

## Other Services

- [Car Clubs](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/car-clubs): Partnerships with UK car clubs offering discounted rates for members.
- [Driver Training for Business](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/driver-training-for-business): Duty of care training for businesses with up to 10 drivers.
- [Gifts](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/gifts): High performance driver coaching as a gift experience for car enthusiasts.

## Knowledge Base

- [Advanced Driving Tests](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/advanced-driving-tests.md): A Guide to Advanced Driving Tests in the UK
- [Limit Point Analysis & Cornering](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/limit-point-cornering.md): How do you interpret the shape of a bend?
- [The Mental Game of Advanced Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/driving-mindset.md): The cognitive skills that separate a trained driver from everyone else
- [Millbrook Proving Ground](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/millbook-proving-ground.md): The secretive test facility in Bedfordshire home to the 'Alpine Circuit' and Belgian Paving!
- [What is the National Speed Limit?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/national-speed-limit.md): White sign and black stripe - the limit depends on a number of confusing factors!
- [The Institute of Advanced Motorists](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/institute-of-advanced-motorists.md): IAM Roadsmart used to be the Institute of Advanced Motorists. It promotes safer driving and advanced road skills.
- [Speed Cameras in the UK](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/speed-cameras-uk.md): We look at the various systems employed by UK police forces
- [Electronic Stability Control](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/esp.md): We look at how ESC works, how it might save you and why you shouldn't turn it off
- [Advanced Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/advanced-driving.md): What is it and how will it help me?
- [What is Defensive Driving?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/what-is-defensive-driving.md): Discover what defensive driving really means, why it matters, and how to master it
- [Ten Top Tips for Defensive Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/top-tips-for-defensive-driving.md): These simple hacks can build a significant 'safety bubble' around your car
- [Police Advanced Driving Courses for Civilians](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/police-advanced-driving-courses.md): Learn some of the advanced techniques police drivers utilise
- [What is RoSPA?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/what-is-rospa.md): It's the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. They take a keen interest in road safety.
- [What is Oversteer?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/what-is-oversteer.md): Oversteer is when the rear of a car loses grip and slides outward, causing the car to turn more sharply than intended
- [Is it legal to overtake on the left on a motorway?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/overtaking-on-the-left.md): It's tempting to 'undertake' when confronted with middle lane morons, but the law is clear - only in slow moving traffic
- [What is TPAC?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/police-tpac.md): "TPAC Trained" they shout in the videos - what exactly does that mean for a police driver?
- [Reflective Studs on the Motorway](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/reflective-studs-on-motorway.md): Different colours indicated different sections of the road, including exits, emergency refuges and the central reservation
- [What is Roadcraft?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/what-is-roadcraft.md): Roadcraft is the advanced driving method of safe, systematic hazard negotiation, used and taught by UK police
- [Police Driver Courses](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/kb/police-driver-courses.md): We look at the different types of training police drivers undertake

## Blog

- [Reliving "The Liver Run"](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/the-liver-run.md): Back to 1987 today to look at one of the most fabulous blue light runs ever
- [Autobahn vs Motorway](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/autobahn-speed-records.md): Making the comparison between unrestricted autobahns and UK motorways
- [The 300bhp Driving Licence](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/300bhp-driving-licence-uk.md): Social media hype or based on real proposals?
- [There's no Such Thing as a Blind Bend](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/what-is-a-blind-bend.md): Debunking the myth of unseen hazards, we look at the simple measures to ensure you corner without drama
- [The Juggernaut in your Mirror](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/dangers-of-hgvs.md): How to avoid 44 tonnes of HGV bearing down on your little car
- [Dealing with Tailgaters](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/dealing-with-tailgaters.md): We explore the hidden dangers of night driving and reveal how advanced observation techniques can turn limited visibility into a tactical advantage.
- [The Challenges of Driving at Night](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/driving-at-night.md): We take a look at the perils of night driving and the extra information gathering opportunities
- [Tolerance at the Wheel](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/developing-tolerance.md): Keep your cool in the face of road rage
- [What's your Score?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/score-your-driving.md): Maintain motivation and measure your own improvement on each drive
- [Keeping to the Speed Limit](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/speed-awareness.md): Managing your speed within the limits is the key that unlocks full driving discipline
- [Smoothness, Finesse and Flow](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/smooth.md): Get in the zone and enjoy the pleasure of driving 'flow'
- [Skills Development](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/skills-development.md): How do you go from good to great?
- [Aquaplaning](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/aquaplaning.md): When the the controls go light, you've got fractions of a second to react
- [Panic Freeze Syndrome](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/panic-freeze-syndrome.md): How would you react in an emergency?
- [The Art of Safe Overtaking](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/art-of-safe-overtaking.md): A manoeuvre fraught with danger yet few are taught how to do it 
- [Road Positioning](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/road-positioning.md): Dominate, surrender or extend?
- [Throttle Mastery – Driving without Braking!](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/driving-without-braking.md): Your car and your passengers will thank you if you can minimise your braking
- [Commentary Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/commentary-driving.md): Say what you see - then say what you'll do
- [Speed into Hazards](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/speed-into-hazards.md): Hazards are everywhere - are you adjusting your speed appropriately?
- [Road & Track Combined](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/road-and-track.md): Whilst we major on road driving at DM, the benefits of the track or proving ground are not to be undervalued.
- [Class One Training](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/police-class-one-training.md): How does Driving Masters compare to Police Driver Training?
- [Advanced Observation Skills](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/do-you-see-what-i-see.md): The clues are everywhere if you open your eyes
- [Mat Armstrong smashes Gallardo](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/mat-armstrong-gallardo.md): Never mind YouTube, let's look in the mirror
- [3 Tips for Motorway Driving](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/motorway-driving.md): Matt Buckland shares his wisdom for staying safe on the M Roads
- [We got ourselves a convoy!](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/convoys.md): Keep up at the back, or keep up with the car behind?
- [Submit to Discipline](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/advanced-driving-discipline.md): How rigorous are you with your own standards?
- [The ABSolute guide to Anti Lock Braking](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/abs-braking-systems.md): How to use abs brakes in an emergency
- [The Art of Cornering](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/the-art-of-cornering.md): Forget clipping the apex, road driving demands more than that
- [Manage the anger!](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/blog/attitude-is-key.md): Ask yourself - would you behave in the street in the same manner as you behave in your car?

## News

- [The Government's New Road Safety Masterplan](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/government-road-safety-strategy-2026.md): Bold targets, big money, and some changes that'll affect every driver in Britain
- [Scotland Keeps 60mph Limit on Single Carriageways](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/scotland-keeps-60mph-limit.md): Sixty prevails as Transport Scotland listens to drivers
- [AI Speed Cameras: The New Eyes on UK Roads](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/ai-speed-cameras-uk-2025.md): A new generation of cameras can detect phone use, seatbelt violations and more
- [National Highways Admits It Got Speeding Fines Wrong](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/speeding-fines-wrong.md): You might get that fine rolled back
- [Six points and £1K fine for non compliant plates?](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/4d-number-plates.md): Parliamentary group calls for better enforcement
- [Driving Test Changes from November](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/driving-test-changes.md): Fewer emergency stops, more country roads
- [V-16 Beacon light to Replace Warning Triangles](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/v-16-beacon-light.md): Spanish motorists need to upgrade their emergency kit
- [DVSA Cracks Down on Ghost MOTs with Live Photo Checks](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/ghost-mot.md): Live photos to be snapped through DVSA App
- [Tunnel Mode Engaged!](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/porsche-tunnel-mode.md): Drop the windows, sports exhaust enabled... give it large
- [Surge in Penalty Points](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/surge-in-penalty-points.md): Drivers being refused Speed Awareness Courses
- [Traffic Cops Numbers Hit 15-Year Low](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/traffic-cops-numbers.md): Fewer and fewer roads policing units available
- [Britain loves a Banger says RAC](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/unroadworthy-vehicles.md): The number of drivers caught behind the wheel of unroadworthy vehicles is rising sharply says the RAC
- [Helsinki marks 365 days since last Traffic Fatality](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/helsinki-road-calming.md): Priorities shift as cars no longer deemed kings of the road in Finland
- [Mercedes adds camera for MS Teams App to new E Class](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/microsoft-teams-mercedes.md): Nobody needs MS Teams while they're driving!
- [Tailgaters Targeted by National Highways](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/tailgaters.md): Are you guilty of invading someone else's space through sheer frustration?
- [UK Rollout of Digital Driving Licence Imminent](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/digital-driving-licence.md): Yep, it's another app for your phone
- [Spain’s 150kph AI Motorway](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/spain-150kph-motorway.md): With greater speed comes greater responsibility
- [Truck and Van Drivers Disabling Vital Safety Systems](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/truck-drivers-disable-systems.md): New research by Allianz has uncovered that a staggering 54% of truck and van drivers in the UK are switching off their driver assistance systems
- [Brits scared of autonomous vehicles](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/british-autonomous-vehicles.md): We're not ready for it say drivers
- [You`ll need a UHPV licence mate](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/uhpv-licence-in-australia.md): Ultra High Performance Vehicle Licence is a thing - in Oz
- [Lack of HGV Drivers spurs crazy Conveyor Belt Plan](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/japan-container-conveyor.md): 300 mile long conveyor belt planned for Japan
- [Belt up for Goodness' Sake](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/no-seatbelts.md): 41% of night-time road deaths involve occupants who are not wearing a seat belt
- [Momentum grows for Graduated Driving Licences](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/graduated-driving-licences.md): Deaths amongst new drivers are avoidable say campaigners
- [Trial of AI Spy Cameras to be Extended ](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/ai-road-cameras.md): National Highways double down on seatbelt and mobile phone monitoring
- [Welsh to Roll Back 20mph Limits](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/welsh-20-limits-rollback.md): U Turn announced on Default Speed Limit
- [Bring Back the Hard Shoulder says RAC](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/news/rac-scrap-smart-motorways.md): The RAC is renewing calls for the demise of the Smart Motorway

## Instructors

- [Instructor Directory](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors): Find an instructor by UK region.
- [Neil T. — Dorset](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/dorset.md): Covers Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth
- [Brian — South Buckinghamshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-buckinghamshire.md): Covers Marlow, Cookham, High Wycombe, Henley, Beaconsfield, Amersham
- [Paul E. — Mid Wales](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/mid-wales.md): Covers Brecon, Llandovery, Hereford, Monmouth, Hay-on-Wye
- [Will P. — South Kent](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-kent.md): Covers Canterbury, Dover, Folkstone, Ashford
- [Philip N. — North Wales](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/north-wales.md): Covers Wrexham, Nantwich, LLandudno
- [Colin — West Lothian](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-lothian.md): Covers Livingston, Edinburgh, Glasgow
- [Dominic P. — North Yorkshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/north-yorkshire.md): Covers Yorkshire Dales
- [Alan M. — London, Hertfordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/london-hertfordshire.md): Covers St Albans, Harpenden, Luton
- [Mark — Worcestershire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/worcestershire.md): Covers Evesham, Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Redditch
- [Aurfan J. — East London](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/east-london.md): Covers Romford, Barking, Rainham
- [Graham — Berkshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/berkshire.md): Covers Bracknell, Camberley, Reading
- [Mathew D. — Bedfordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/bedfordshire.md): Covers Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire
- [David H. — Hampshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/hampshire.md): Covers Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Farnham
- [Matthew L. — West Midlands](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-midlands.md): Covers Kingswinford, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Birmingham South & West
- [Stephen — South East London](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-east-london.md): Covers Hornchurch, Basildon, Dartford
- [Neil M. — Suffolk](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/suffolk.md): Covers Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire
- [Craig N. — Greater Manchester](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/greater-manchester.md): Covers Stockport, Reddish, Manchester, Openshaw
- [Gary — Oxfordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/oxfordshire.md): Covers Thame, Wantage, Oxford, Burford, Bibury, Cirencester
- [Carl M. — Central London](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/central-london.md): Covers Greater London & Bedfordshire
- [Eunan — South Hertfordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-hertfordshire.md): Covers St Albans, Luton, Watford
- [Dave B. — Shropshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/shropshire.md): Covers Telford, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Dudley, Stafford, Market Drayton
- [Ian — Daventry, Northamptonshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/daventry-northamptonshire.md): Covers Daventry, Rugby, Banbury
- [Bill B. — Mid Essex](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/mid-essex.md): Covers Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester
- [Simon H. — East Kent](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/east-kent.md): Covers Margate, Ramsgate, Whitstable, Faversham, Canterbury, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, Folkestone
- [Sharon — North Derbyshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/north-derbyshire.md): Covers Chesterfield, Sheffield, Bakewell
- [Martin B. — North Buckinghamshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/north-buckinghamshire.md): Covers Milton Keynes, Bedford, Silverstone, Buckingham, Bicester
- [Matt B. — West Kent](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-kent.md): Covers Orpington, Bromley, Sidcup, Sevenoaks, Royal Tunbridge Wells
- [Mark K. — West Worcestershire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-worcestershire.md): Covers Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Worcester, Leominster, Herefordshire
- [Jeremy — Northamptonshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/northamptonshire.md): Covers Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough
- [Stewart W. — South Staffordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-staffordshire.md): Covers Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Wolverhampton
- [Neil — Warwickshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/warwickshire.md): Covers Royal Leamington Spa, Coventry, Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon
- [David — County Durham](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/county-durham.md): Covers Bishop Auckland, Middlesbrough
- [Michael — Tyne and Wear](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/tyne-and-wear.md): Covers Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Hexham, Durham and Consett.
- [Keith — North Hertfordshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/north-hertfordshire.md): Covers Hitchin, Knebworth, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Bishop's Stortford, Biggleswade
- [Paul — West Yorkshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-yorkshire.md): Covers Wakefield, Leeds, Castleford, Huddersfield
- [Neil — Devon](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/devon.md): Covers Newton Abbot, Exeter, Torquay
- [Matthew — West Sussex](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/west-sussex.md): Covers Worthing, Horsham, Crawley, Brighton, Eastbourne
- [Anton — Buckinghamshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/buckinghamshire.md): Covers Buckingham, Brackley, Leighton Buzzard
- [Huw — Cardiff](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/cardiff.md): Covers Bridgend, Porthcawl, Newport, Pontypool, Merthyr Tydfil
- [Vicky Lovell — Wiltshire](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/wiltshire.md): Covers Malmsbury, Bath, Swindon, Frome, Chippenham, Andover
- [Martyn P. — South Wales](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/south-wales.md): Covers Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare
- [Simon — Liverpool](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/liverpool.md): Covers Merseyside, Manchester, Chester, Crewe, Nantwich, Cheshire

## About

- [About Us](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/about-us): Founded by David Edmonston with 25+ years in the car world. Our mission is to encourage more drivers to reflect on their abilities and deliver high performance road driving skills to a wider audience.
- [FAQ](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/faq): Frequently asked questions about courses, pricing, and what to expect.
- [Contact](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/contact): Phone 01453 488 308 (9am–6pm), email office@drivingmasters.uk.

## Key Facts

- UK nationwide coverage across 40+ regions
- All instructors are DVSA Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs)
- Many instructors are ex-police drivers
- Training uses Roadcraft police-standard techniques
- All courses are one-on-one, intensive one-day sessions
- Training is conducted in the client's own car
- Lunch included with every course (up to £30 for two)
- Fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity

## Legal

- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.drivingmasters.uk/privacy)
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