by Harwood Driving School

Defensive driver course

This course is designed for full licence holders wanting to improve their current driving skills, and is excellent preparation for Advanced Driving Tests. This course is usually done over 5 x 2-hour sessions and covers an assessment drive and defensive driving techniques in relation to:

•  Motorways & Dual Carriageways
•  Roundabouts
•  Rural Driving
•  Crossroads
•  Traffic Lights
•  Pedestrian Crossings
•  Responding to Signs & Signals 
•  Emergency Braking 
•  Lane Choice 
•  Overtaking and Passing Vehicles
•  Dealing With Cyclists, Pedestrians and all other road users 
•  Clearance from moving and stationary vehicles 
•  Avoiding Common Accidents
•  Environmental Driving Techniques