Attention 'Dorset drivers'

Courses designed to refresh and update your driving skills

By popular demand, more Dorset Driver courses have been organised by Dorset C ounty Council.  They can now be booked online, making it even easier to improve your road knowledge and hazard awareness.

Bookings are now being taken but places are filling up quickly.  These very popular courses, which take place locally within a friendly environment, are presented by experienced road safety professionals.

The two-hour theory sessions, which cost just £5 per person, are designed to help drivers of all ages deal with a wide range of driving conditions and address the most common causes of crashes in Dorset - poor hazard perception, failing to judge another vehicle's speed correctly and loss of control.  Topics include refreshing your Highway Code knowledge, modern
driving techniques and how to drive safely in adverse conditions.

Drivers are given essential advice and tips on how to stay safe by improving observation, avoiding distractions and how to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.  Driving on motorways and dual carriageways is covered in the presentation, as well as the correct procedure for negotiating roundabouts.

The dates and locations of upcoming Dorset Driver courses are below.  To sign up, simply complete the online booking form at www.dorsetforyou.com/dorsetdriver or contact the Road Safety team on 01305 224558.

Courses take place on the following dates at the following locations:                                                                                          

• Tuesday, 21 February - 2pm @ Jubilee Room, Gillingham Town Hall, Gillingham   
• Friday, 9 March - 2pm @ the Pavilion, Bridport Leisure Centre, Bridport                                      
• Wednesday, 4 April - 2pm @ the Bethany Lounge, Blandford Parish Centre, Blandford                                      
• Thursday, 19 April - 10am @ Kings Park Training Centre, Boscombe        
• Wednesday, 9 May - 7pm @ Canford Room, Allendale Centre, Wimborne    
• Tuesday, 22 May - 2pm @ Wingfield Room, Digby Hall, Sherborne       
• Monday, 11 June - 10am @ The Study, Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole                                
• Friday, 22 June @ 10am @ Committee Room 4, County Hall, Dorchester                                                                                      

People who attend the course have the opportunity to refresh their practical driving skills by signing up for a 90-minute, one-to-one driving session on local roads, under the supervision of an experienced driving instructor, costing £37.50.  Booking information will be available at the theory refresher course.