The Safe and Considerate driving course has two sessions (part 1 is theory, and part 2 is practical). Both must be completed on the same day.

Attendees receive practical and personalised on road coaching and are encouraged to create an action plan to address personal issues.

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Theory session

The first part is a 3 hour theory course (with a 15 minute break). By the end of the first session, you will be aware of and understand the:

  • causes and consequences of risky and inconsiderate driving
  • importance of concentration, observation, anticipation and allowing adequate space and time
  • implications as to why their own driving may be unsafe or inconsiderate.

Practical session

The second part is a practical session is 3 hours 55 minutes (with a minimum 15 minute break).

Your course includes an on-road driver training element delivered by an approved driving instructor. The vehicle type (manual or automatic) will be the one you selected when you booked your course.

Disqualified drivers will NOT be able to participate. Please also bring with you any corrective eye wear you require to drive in order to participate

Course trainers

The course trainers have professional driver training backgrounds and follow national guidelines. The police do not participate in the course.

Course restrictions

You can attend only one Safe and Considerate Driving Course in 3 years. Any further offending will be dealt with by prosecution.

You can take the course in other areas in the UK, just search the police DORS website to attend a course outside of Kent.

Venue of course

The only available location for this course is: Innovation Centre Medway, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9FD.

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