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The Motorway Familiarisation Training Course is designed to help new and experienced drivers develop confidence and competence when driving on motorways and dual carriageways. This course ensures compliance with Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and Road Safety Authority (RSA) guidelines, covering motorway regulations, lane discipline, speed awareness, merging techniques, and hazard perception.
Participants will gain practical experience in safe overtaking, using slip roads, managing heavy traffic, and handling emergency situations, ensuring they drive smoothly, efficiently, and safely on high-speed roads.
👉 Duration: Half-Day (3 to 4 Hours) or Full-Day (6 Hours) Options
👉 Location: On-Road Practical Training with Instructor
👉 Certification: PSTC Motorway Familiarisation Certificate (Valid for 3 Years)
💡 This course is ideal for drivers unfamiliar with motorway driving, including company vehicle users and fleet drivers.
This Motorway Driving Course is ideal for:
✔️ New drivers who lack confidence on motorways
✔️ Fleet and company vehicle drivers who regularly use motorways
✔️ Delivery and courier drivers working in high-speed environments
✔️ Tradespeople and professionals using vans or commercial vehicles
✔️ Anyone needing to improve motorway driving skills for work or travel
✔️ Employers ensuring compliance with road safety and fleet policies
By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Understand motorway regulations, speed limits, and driver responsibilities
✅ Learn how to safely enter and exit motorways using slip roads
✅ Improve lane discipline, overtaking techniques & merging skills
✅ Manage hazards such as congestion, weather conditions, and roadworks
✅ Develop awareness of HGVs, emergency lanes, and breakdown procedures
✅ Learn how to handle high-speed driving situations safely
📌 Instructor-led on-road practical training with real-time coaching
📌 Live demonstrations of motorway entry, merging, and overtaking techniques
📌 Interactive hazard perception exercises and case studies
📌 Traffic and speed management strategies for high-speed roads
📌 Final theory and practical driving assessment for certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a PSTC Motorway Familiarisation Certificate, valid for 3 years.
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