Key Reasons to take Refresher Training
To Enjoy Your Driving
You’ll enjoy driving more and feel much less stressed. Your passengers will prefer being driven by
you, and children who suffer from motion sickness will be less likely to feel ill, because the drive
will be so much smoother and safer.
To Improve Your Confidence
You’ll feel much more confident, both in your own driving and in your ability to deal with the
behaviour of other drivers.
To Reduce Your Crash Risk
It will help you to avoid making mistakes and mis-judgements that lead to crashes, and help you
cope with the mistakes of other road users.
To Improve Your Fuel Consumption
You’ll spend less money on fuel, and cause less harm to the environment, because your driving
will be smoother and more systematic, with less sharp acceleration and braking and better use
of gears.
To Ensure Less Wear and Tear on Your Vehicle
Your car (possibly the second most expensive item you own) will last longer and may have a
higher resale value.
To Lower Your Insurance Premiums
You may be able receive insurance discounts – make sure you tell your insurer what extra
training you’ve taken. At the very least, it will help you keep your no claims bonus intact.
To Improve Career Prospects
Many jobs involve driving, and having extra driver training and/or qualifications can improve
your CV and help to distinguish you from other applicants.
To Meet People
By joining a driving group, you can meet other like-minded people.
To Meet the Challenge
A reason often given by
people who take advanced
driver training is the
challenge of proving
that they are a driver
of the highest
standard. Some
want a formal
qualification,
which can be
useful when
job hunting.
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