Copyright Mike Weatherstone, 2011

Exlusively ex-police traffic officers providing driving excellence at minimum cost.  Service providers to government, local authority, charities, national and local companies

“Duty of Care” employee driver risk assessment, defensive driver training, cognitive behavioural therapy for driving phobias and trauma caused by accident

Defensive Driver Training for Private Clients

We train drivers of all ages, experience and ability in defensive driving techniques using the police “Roadcraft” system.   

Courses are tailored to any particular needs such as young or new driver, experienced but is looking to the next level, night driving and so on.

PLEASE NOTE:  We do not teach learner drivers and all courses are for holders of a full licence only.

CBT Counselling, Self-Help Guidance  and “On-the-Road” Practical Assistance for Driving-Related Fear, anxiety and Phobia

We provide our own insured and qualified CBT therapy for clients suffering from driving-related phobia.  We offer this by ‘phone, email or Skype at just £30 per hour including VAT, or as practical “On-the-Road” sessions.  

We can also prepare a personal step-by-step CBT program based on their own unique problemsto help clients self-treat.

We publish a very useful and inexpensive paperback guide written by our principal Mike Weatherstone at just £13.99 inc. postage, or as a pdf download at £6.50

“How to Successfully Treat and Overcome Driving-Related Phobia by Yourself”

Please see the “Self Help Products” page for full details and to order

“I would like to say a very big thank you to you for restoring my faith in my driving abilities. It was a fantastic day and I learnt so much which, yes, I am putting into practice, most importantly for me though is that I am now enjoying driving my car. There is still the odd time where I have doubts but they are getting less and less thanks to you and convincing me that nothing is as bad as your fears dictate. I am now much more aware of what's going on around me and looking out for things keeps my mind on the road and stops my brain worrying about things that may never happen.

I think that everyone who has been driving for a long time should have at least a couple of hours with you so that they recognise that bad habits do develop and that driving is a skill and should be honed and trained on an ongoing basis. You made the day interesting without making me feel it was like a driving test and I really couldn't believe by the end of the day I felt I could drive in bad weather conditions and understand how my car behaved on ice. Amazing!!!

I have driven to and from work on the country roads on some cold mornings when, previously, I would never have considered it (excluding wet or snowy nights when we have had severe frosts), and have not had to go the very long route since my day with you.

So from a very grateful pupil, I say a huge thank you for giving me my driving life back and wish you continued success. Needless to say, I have told friends what a great day I had and recommended that anyone with driving issues, should seriously consider some time with you.

Thanks again Mike”
 

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

“Excellent instruction and content.  I feel that I have learned many useful techniques.  My only criticism would be that I feel with the  instructor’s depth of knowledge I could still learn much more!  Everyone who drives should do this course - just might save your life!”

“Mike has an excellent and friendly style and would thoroughly recommend him”

”I felt relaxed and at ease all the time we were on the road.  I enjoyed the course and found it very useful.  Mike is an excellent instructor!”

”Tutor very good at relaxing students.  Very skilled and good communicator”

“I experienced a 5 star professional service that was both friendly and highly informative.  I would strongly recommend the use of this service for all ages  and all driving skill levels.  Thanks to Drivexcel I now consider myself to be a much improved and more knowledgeable and understanding driver”

”The standard driving test is the only driver training that most people ever receive in their driving careers.  This course takes it to the next level and introduces “real life” practical skills needed to stay safe on our roads.  I was thoroughly impressed with the content of this course as well as the way it was delivered, so much so that I would recommend it to anyone and would have happily paid for my own session personally!”

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“Instructor had very wide knowledge - some very good tips.  Altogether an interesting 90 minutes in which I learned something really useful”  

Low-Cost “On-the-Road” Driver Risk Assessments for Employers

Driver risk assessments  using only ex-police traffic officers for your employees who drive as part of their work - designed to meet your “Duty of Care” obligation under health & safety legislation.

We would respectfully suggest you ignore the “computer game” “risk assessments” offered by some competitors.  Fun they may be, but completely ineffective in assessing drivers who MUST be seen actually “On-the-Road”.    

You wouldn’t be allowed to get on a plane with a pilot who had only been risk assessed on a simulator, so why take the same risk with your drivers?

The cost difference for the real thing is minimal and a 90 minute Drivexcel “On-the-Road” assessment with full, written report and recommendations - and including a fascinating mini-police driving course -  is from just £70 + VAT

We offer a unique and completely free “Try Before You Buy” assessment for the director, manager or employee of your choice to demonstrate the quality and value for money of what we do.