Who Are Refresher Driving Lessons For?
Refresher lessons can be useful for drivers in many different situations.
You may benefit from refresher driving lessons if:
- You haven't driven for a long time
- You have recently started driving again
- You passed your test but don't feel confident driving alone
- You are nervous on busy roads
- You find certain junctions or roundabouts difficult
- You want to improve your parking
- You are changing from a manual car to an automatic
- You want to become more confident driving on unfamiliar roads
- You want to improve your general driving skills
- You simply want some additional practice
There is no need to complete a fixed number of lessons. Your tuition can focus on the areas where you need the most help.
Rebuild Your Confidence at Your Own Pace
Returning to driving after a long break can feel uncomfortable at first.
You may remember how to drive but feel less confident dealing with modern traffic, unfamiliar roads or busy junctions.
Your lessons can be structured around your current ability and gradually build your confidence.
We'll identify the areas you feel least comfortable with and work through them progressively.
What Can We Work On?
Your refresher lessons can cover a wide range of driving situations, including:
- Moving off and stopping
- General vehicle control
- Observation
- Mirror use
- Road positioning
- Junctions
- Roundabouts
- Traffic lights
- Changing lanes
- Busy roads
- Dual carriageways
- Motorway-style driving
- Parking
- Reversing
- Independent driving
- Following road signs
- Navigation
- Planning and anticipation
- Driving on unfamiliar roads
The exact content of your lessons will depend on your experience and what you want to achieve.
Refresher Lessons for Nervous Drivers
Being a qualified driver doesn't necessarily mean you always feel confident.
Some drivers become nervous after:
- An accident
- A difficult experience on the road
- A long period without driving
- Moving to a new area
- Driving on unfamiliar roads
- Buying a new car
- Becoming nervous about busy traffic
If this applies to you, your lessons can concentrate on gradually rebuilding your confidence.
There's no need to rush. We'll work through the situations that concern you and give you the opportunity to practise them in a supportive environment.
Changing From Manual to Automatic?
If you've always driven a manual car but are now moving to an automatic, refresher lessons can help you become comfortable with the differences.
Although an automatic vehicle removes the need to operate a clutch and manually change gears, there are still important things to understand when adapting to a different vehicle.
We can help you become comfortable with:
- Automatic controls
- Acceleration and braking
- Vehicle positioning
- Manoeuvring
- Parking
- Judging the vehicle's size and position
- Driving in traffic
- Using unfamiliar roads
The aim is to help you feel confident driving your automatic vehicle independently.
Improve Specific Driving Skills
You don't necessarily need a complete refresher course.
If there is one particular area of driving that you're struggling with, lessons can focus specifically on that skill.
For example, you may want help with:
Roundabouts
Improve your approach, lane positioning, observation and decision-making.
Parking
Practise parking and manoeuvring until you feel more comfortable doing it independently.
Busy Roads
Build confidence dealing with heavier traffic and more complicated road situations.
Dual Carriageways
Develop your observation, lane discipline, speed control and planning.
Unfamiliar Roads
Become more comfortable navigating roads and situations you haven't experienced before.
Learn With a DVSA Grade A Instructor
You'll learn with Denis, a DVSA Grade A Approved Driving Instructor.
Your lessons will be tailored to your experience, confidence and individual goals.
Whether you need one lesson to address a specific concern or several lessons to rebuild your confidence, the focus will be on helping you become a safer and more confident driver.
Track Your Progress With Total Drive
Your progress can be supported through the Total Drive app.
This helps you understand the areas you've worked on and the skills you're developing during your lessons.
It can also provide a useful record of your progress as you work towards your individual driving goals.
