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Advanced driving lessons in London, UK refer to a range of specializsed driving courses designed to enhance the skills and confidence of drivers beyond the basic level required to pass the standard driving test. These advanced lessons aim to produce safer, more competent, and defensive drivers.  Advanced Driving Courses are for experienced drivers whose work involves significant driving and or driving is a part of their daily working life. This course generally helps to eliminate bad habits, improve observation, planning, vehicle control, and can lead to large insurance discounts for businesses and individuals.

Other drivig Courses that are considered advanced driving courses are:

1. Pass Plus: A 6-hour minimum course covering driving on motorways, dual carriageways, at night, in towns, rural roads, and different weather conditions. It targets high-risk areas for new drivers.

2. Motorway Driving Course: Focused training (recommended 2 hours minimum) specifically for motorway driving, which is considered a high-risk area, especially for nervous or inexperienced motorway drivers.

3. Advanced Driving Courses: For experienced drivers whose work involves significant driving. These courses help eliminate bad habits, improve observation, planning, vehicle control, and can lead to insurance discounts.

3. Refresher Lessons: Recommended every 5 years or after long gaps between driving to refresh skills and adapt to any driving environment changes.

 Advanced Defensive Driving Courses in London cover:

• General advanced and defensive driving techniques
• Developing observation and forward planning abilities 
• Specialized skills like advanced cornering
• Speed awareness and planning
• In-depth vehicle familiarization
• Confidence building for urban driving conditions

The advanced courses are tailored to the individual's needs and skill level, with an aim to identify and remove at-risk habits while developing an overall safer, more skilled driving style. Detailed reports with areas for improvement are provided before, during and after driver training.

Advanced driving lessons in London offer a wide array of specialised courses beyond the basic driving curriculum. These target higher-risk driving scenarios, advanced vehicle control, hazard awareness, and developing defensive driving techniques suited to London's challenging road conditions and traffic environments. And are a must for any business that hires drivers in and around London. Employers have a duty of car to ensure their drivers are safe and good drivers to protect not only themselves but others also.

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WHY SHOULD I TAKE AN ADVANCED DRIVING COURSE IN LONDON?

Here are some of the many key benefits of taking advanced and defensive driving courses in London include:

1. Improved driver safety and reduced accident risk
The courses teach advanced techniques like enhanced observation, anticipation, forward planning, and proper vehicle control. This helps drivers identify and avoid potential hazards more effectively in London's busy traffic conditions.
2. Developing confidence for urban driving
Many of the defensive driving courses offered are specifically tailored to boost confidence when driving in London's congested and challenging road environments.
3. Addressing and removing at-risk driving habits
The courses aim to identify and eliminate any unsafe driving habits the student may have developed, replacing them with defensive techniques and the right mindset.
4. Potential for lower insurance premiums
Some insurers may offer discounted rates for drivers who have completed recognized defensive driving courses, as they are viewed as lower risk.
5. Demonstrating duty of care (for businesses)
For commercial clients, having employees undergo defensive driver training helps demonstrate the company is fulfilling its duty of care obligations for road safety.
6. Fuel cost savings
Defensive driving techniques like smooth acceleration, anticipation, and speed management can lead to improved fuel efficiency.
7. Reduced fleet costs (for businesses)
Lower accident rates translate into reduced costs for businesses related to vehicle repairs, downtime, and insurance claims.
8. Personalised and bespoke training
The courses are designed around the specific needs and skill levels of each individual driver for maximum effectiveness.
9. Comprehensive reporting and documentation
Detailed reports with verification are provided, useful for employers tracking employee training or for personal skills assessment.

Advanced vehicle control abilities, can significantly improve road safety while providing additional benefits like potential insurance discounts and cost savings, especially for driving in London's challenging conditions.

Topics COvered With Advanced Driving COurse

Some of the key topics covered in advanced driving courses offered in London include:
1. General advanced and defensive driving techniques [4]
- Developing forward planning and observation skills
- Identifying and removing at-risk driving habits
- Speed awareness and speed planning
- Applying the system of car control (IPSGA)
2. Specialized skills training
- Advanced cornering techniques 
- Controlling understeer and oversteer situations
- Proper braking techniques
- Smooth driving methods
3. Vehicle familiarisation
- In-depth understanding of the specific vehicle's characteristics and controls
4. Confidence building for urban driving 
- Courses focused on boosting confidence in London's busy traffic conditions
5. Motorway driving
- Dedicated motorway training, considered a high-risk area for new/nervous drivers
6. Pass Plus course components
- Night driving
- Rural road driving 
- Driving in different weather conditions
- Town/city driving
7. Attitude and mindset development
- Developing a defensive, safe attitude towards driving
- Reading the road and reacting to other road users

This advanced driving courses combine theoretical instruction with practical driving exercises and are often tailored to the individual's needs, experience level, and areas requiring improvement. Detailed reports analyzing the driver's skills and highlighting areas for further development are commonly provided after training.

The overall goal of the advanced driving course is to elevate driving skills beyond the basic level required for a license, instill defensive techniques, vehicle control at limits, and produce safer, more confident drivers adept at handling London's challenging roads and driving environment.

Advanced Driving Courses:

• Focus more on developing higher-level vehicle control skills and driving techniques beyond just the basics needed to pass the standard driving test.
• Cover specialized skills like advanced cornering, speed planning, applying the system of car control (IPSGA), etc.
• Aim to produce overall more skillful and confident drivers in various road conditions and environments.
• Examples given include general advanced courses, motorway training, performance driving training.

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Q. what is the difference between advanced and defensive driving courses in london

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Advanced courses prioritize enhancing vehicle control abilities and mastering higher-level driving techniques.

Defensive courses prioritize developing an alert, proactive driving attitude focused on hazard avoidance and risk reduction.

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Our Comprehensive Driving COurses

As well as Pass Plus driving lessons and courses in South London we also provide the following driving courses.

• Automatic Driving Lessons. Ideal for Londoners iff you have tried a manual car and find it just a bit too much for you, especially with driving on the busy, stop start capitals congested roads.
• Advanced Driving Courses, for those drivers in south London wanting to take their driving skills and ability to the next level. Ideal for those that drive in their everyday working life.
• Pass Plus Driving Courses, ideal if you have just passed your London driving test, along with substantial car insurance discounts in South London
• Crash Driving Courses & Lessons - Need to pass your driving test in London quickly, then take our crash driving course which is the same as an intensive driving course. It's just some Londoners choose to call it this instead.
• Intensive Driving Courses Again this driving courses will enable you to pass your test in the shortest possible time. If you live in south London we can help you pass your driving test within two weeks.
• Motorway Driving Courses for those drivers needing extra confidence in their motorway and dual carriageway driving abilities. Motorway driving is quite different to driving on busy south London streets.
• Refresher Driving Lessons, ideal for those experienced in inexperienced drivers wanting to enhance and or refresh their driving skills. Or perhaps you have just moved to South London and are a bit wary of driving in London or the UK.
• Beginner Manual Driving Lessons we have a range of courses to suit beginners of all ages and abilities we will be able to quickly assess your driving needs.
• How to Start Practical Driving Lesson this is a quick guide that tells you in 7 easy steps all you need to do and check to start your driving lessons in London.​