Telephone 07853905064
FDT NORTHEAST
Advanced Driver Training
Both Company & Private for over the past 35 Years.
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To be successful, you don't have to do extraordinary things, just do ordinary things exceptionally well.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT REGISTERED FLEET DRIVER TRAINER
SHORT CLASSROOM COURSE
Company and Private Clients
The course has been developed to build confidence and increase clients understanding of what constitutes safe and considerate driving, and increase understanding of the importance of taking effective observation.
This can take place in your workplace in a lunch break if required.
For further information please request a call back.
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ADVANCED VAN DRIVER TRAINING £250 HALF DAY ONE DRIVER OR £350 FULL DAY TWO DRIVERS.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF COMPANIES IN THE NORTHEAST THAT HAVE IDENTIFIED THE NEED TO TRAIN THEIR VAN DRIVERS
MOST OF OUR TRAINING IS IN SMALL TO LARGE VANS, MERCEDES SPRINTER AND FORD TRANSIT/LUTON-TYPE OF VANS UP TO 3.5t, WHICH CAN BE USED ON A NORMAL CAT B LICENCE.
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WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR CAT C AND C1 LICENCE HOLDER AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
OUR COURSES
Training is £250 for a driver for a single 3.5hr session and £350 for a 2 x 3.5hr session on the same day (£175 a driver).
A single 7hr session for one driver, with 2 x 30 min rest breaks only £350.
We score the driver from Excellent to Poor. This is done at the beginning of the session and at the end so you can see a driver’s progress and how they have improved.
Improve the levels of safety in your fleet of drivers
Help a driver who could be facing issues with their driving. Help safeguard the reputation of your business, especially if you have company-branded vehicles
We cover a wide range of elements with our courses, which includes:
Forward planning, taking effective observation
Dealing with adverse weather
Speed Awareness and understanding speed limits
The Limit Point (Advanced)
The System of Car Control (Advanced)
Creating a positive driving attitude
WINTER DRIVING COURSE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS £250 HALF DAY
ADVANCED VEHICLE CONTROL
BECAUSE BRAKING AFFECTS THE BALANCE, STABILITY AND CORNERING ABILITY OF VEHICLES, SPECIAL CARE IS NEEDED WHEN BRAKING ON A CORNER OR BEND.
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THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO REDUCE THIS RISKS OF DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER.
DRIVER TRAINER TRAINING
This course is for you to have an internal resource for evaluation of employees for whom driving motor vehicles is a significant element of their work function.
Vehicle condition pre-drive checks
Conducting on-road competency assessment of new and existing drivers
Produce an objective, clear record of the assessment
Identify clearly if the assessed driver is competent or not to operate company vehicles
Provide diagnosis and coaching for drivers that have fallen below the desired performance standards and indicate if specialist external training is necessary
Paul was very clear and concise in the delivery of the course, he was polite and even my tardiness turning up late didn't seem to fluster him!! I'd recommend him without hesitation
Mersen UK
I really cannot say enough about the training.
Paul taught my daughter who has cerebral Palsy, to drive and to drive well. He is patient, highly knowledgeable, kind funny and determined to help his students.
He took her limitations and extreme shyness and brought her out of her shell and give her so much more confidence in her abilities.
Natalie Healy
After years of driving it was good to go out with a professional instructor and receive feedback on the habits that I have picked up.
very professional service that any driver, regardless of experience could from.
Mark D-2722
I was with Paul for a full day's driving course (9-5) and have to say it was not only tremendously informative, but a lot of fun, too.
A truly, skilled instructor, with plenty of knowledge and experience to share, I would highly recommend anyone looking for any sort of driver training to get in touch with Paul Immediately.
Sam M-1014
Fleet DriverTraining Northeast delivered a comprehensive and effective program that exceeded my exceptions. The knowledgeable instruction, interactive sessions, and emphasis on real-world simulations make it an ideal choice for businesses aiming to enhance their fleet's safety and efficiency. I highly recommend it for drivers seeking a top-notch training experience.
Bradley Fawcett
(Performance Motor Trade)
I had the pleasure to undertake 2 days of intensive drivers’ training with the extremely patient Paul in November 2023.
Having never had any advanced or additional training beyond my own driving lessons (2 decades ago), I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for x2 full days of advanced training.
Paul was extremely polite from the outset, courteous and knowledgeable beyond his years about every aspect of driving.
He answered all my questions and concerns without an ounce of patronisation.
I wanted training on local rural roads which I come across regularly to ensure my experience would not be artificial.
Paul not only knew exactly where to go but also enquired if there were any routes, I wanted to cover; and at his suggestion we eased each of my different vehicles on different days to ensure I could appreciate the training driving both. In the introductory phone call, Paul explained all the different types of advanced training I could undertake so that I could make informed decision on which best suited my needs before we started.
During my practical training, his calm and measured instructions communicated smoothly during the drive made it possible for me to understand and follow his advice to improve my skills without undue stress or panic on the road.
To say I benefited from this course is an understatement: my eyes are now well and truly open on the best ways to approach the most challenging rural roads (main objective for me) and I feel more confident should I need to deal with any unexpected hazards thanks to the ‘commentary’ skill which Paul introduced.
The comprehensive written risk assessment I received less than a week after the course was brilliant and informative, with the unique touch of including specific positive examples of my driving skills which Paul had observed and remembered.
A truly genuine and honest individual with an unwavering commitment to his profession: Paul was so careful to ensure we spent as much time as possible on the road, which is also testament to his endurance given that each day was around 8 hours long!
If you are fortunate enough to secure his services, you will not be disappointed in learning from a true leader in his field who is also very friendly and approachable.
Thanks again for all your help.
Paul.
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TIPS
The majority of driver development is about changing driver attitudes and behaviour. In many instances this cannot be done by compulsion.
Even if this is used, immediate reaction to proposed measures may be dismissive. So the benefits have to be sold to the driver. Experience has shown that driver respond well to initiatives that result in personal benefits such as safety, time and cost savings.
It is also important to publicise successes to let drivers know what they have achieved to give them the motivation to continue.
For example consider publishing a regular newsletter, detailing progress to date.
POST COURSE SUPPORT
Personal Service that goes that extra mile.
Post Course Support


Enjoy your personal support once your training is complete. Maybe you’ve had an experience you want to talk through and get advice or reassurance on, such as a near-miss, a confidence wobble, clarification about what to do in a specific situation etc.
We understand that sometimes even after training, you still need a supporting hand to offer help, and sometimes you need to revisit some of the things you’ve learnt during training and discuss them in more depth.

General Driving Help


Anything motoring related we can help you with, if we can’t help, we will know someone who can rest in the knowledge that support is only a phone call away, and we have a network of Adi’s that can offer advice within our local Association.
IMPROVE DRIVER SAFETY IN YOUR FLEET
DEMONSTRATE YOUR DUTY OF CARE
BOOST DRIVER MORALE
TRAINING FOR 1 TO 100+DRIVERS
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Hybrid, EV, PHEV,
Vans & Cars
High performance vehicles
Need advice about driving offences?
11 Quarry Drive
Stainton Village
Middlesbrough
Telephone 07853905064