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Flying Colours provides a range of services to clients under the banner 'Beyond the Test'. As the name implies these services are designed for motorists who have further driving tuition requirements.

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Refresher courses | Pass plus | Advanced driving tuition | Company driver assessment

Taxi driver driving tests | Towing and reversing

Refresher courses

Not driven for a while or lost your confidence? Refresher courses are designed to help you gain the confidence to be driving in all types of road conditions at your own pace. Tailored to suit the needs of each driver as an individual. 

Examples:       Reverse parking or night driving lessons available.  

 

Pass plus

The training is divided in to six sessions of one hour each, at least five of which should be taught on the road. The practical sessions cover driving
In town

  • In all weathers

  • At night

  • On dual carriageways

  • On motorways.

Special attention will be paid to the drivers attitude to other people on the road, their perception of hazards and the need to practice positive driving techniques. Did you know? Newly qualified drivers are more at risk in the first year after passing the test than at any other time in their motoring career! They can be as much as two seconds slower than a practiced driver in recognizing danger and one in five will have an accident.

Pupils who reach the required standard can get a substantial discount on their motor insurance premium from companies supporting the scheme.

Flying Colours can advise you how to claim a 50% discount on your Pass Plus Training. Please contact Flying Colours for further information.

Advanced Driving Tuition

Over 85% of all traffic accidents are caused solely by driver error. Little, if any, further tuition is taken by drivers after passing the basic “L” test. Tuition can cover; driving in adverse conditions, reading the road and reaction to hazards in a planned and systematic way, smooth progress, good concentration and above all increased safety for all. Flying Colours will help you to develop your driving skills taking you to the desired standard for sitting the Diamond Advanced Driving Test.

Company Driver Assessment

The course is structured to the business needs of the company. Course aim is to identify and report driver strengths and weaknesses. Correctly identify, analyse and remedy weaknesses to improve driving skills.

  • Driver assessment & debrief

  • Driver improvement coaching

  • Knowledge of driving theory

  • Attitude training

  • Hazard awareness

 

All of the points above will help your drivers plan their driving, can reduce drivers stress and is an investment in their training and development. Promote your business by making a positive contribution to road safety in a well-driven vehicle. Please contact Flying Colours for more details. 

Taxi Driver Driving Tests

The Driving Standards Agency has introduced a test specifically designed to examine the standard of new applicants for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licences. Reflecting modern driving practices and conditions, the standard is set higher than the learner driver test and includes specific elements relating to the safe conveyance of passengers. Five councils now require potential taxi drivers to take this test. 

Taxi drivers benefit from an increased credibility because of the official certification. Benefits for the local authority include the ability to provide positive consumer protection and a quality audited service to the community, in addition to better-prepared and safer taxi drivers. Set a precedent and be one step ahead of your competitors. Train with Flying Colours. Please contact Flying Colours for further information.

Towing and reversing your Boat, Caravan, Horse Box or Trailer

This training can be carried out with your own car and trailer at a location of your choice. Alternatively trailer and car can be supplied and training carried out at the training centre. The course topics covered are:

  • Towing regulations

  • Weight distribution

  • Experience

  • Driving technique

  • Safety checks