National Driver Improvement

National Driver Improvement

The TTC Group acts as the service provider on behalf of Kent Highway Services for the National Driver Improvement Scheme. As an alternative to court prosecution the police refer drivers to the scheme.

It is offered to some drivers who are deemed to have been involved in 'driving without due care and attention' incidents. These incidents may include being involved in an incident/crash or using a mobile phone when driving

The Driver Improvement Scheme was initially set up as a result of the 'North Report' published in 1988. One of the recommendations made in the report was that:

"A pilot study of one day retraining in basic driving skills as a disposal option should be undertaken to determine whether such retraining produces a lasting improvement in the driving skill of the offender undertaking it."

Since that time the scheme has been successfully implemented by some 40 plus police forces in partnership with local authorities and the private sector.

The course is held over one and a half days, comprising of four hours of theory and six hours of practical on-road tuition.

All the training is conducted by specially selected and trained Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), some of whom have specialist skills with larger vehicles.

To successfully complete the course a client must:

• Attend all sessions
• Complete all course paperwork
• Make a positive contribution to the course
• Demonstrate a willingness to improve their driving