Close Protection Driver Training

Our ROSPA accredited Close Protection Driver Training Course with a menu of defensive and evasive driving skills is one of the most intensive and comprehensive packages on the market. 

This course is aimed at close protection teams and security drivers whose specific job role exposes them to a higher than average risk and for individuals wanting to begin a career in the industry to learn an essential skill set for their intended role.

We understand that whilst in transit your Principal is at a greater risk. This makes defensive and evasive driving skills essential for those in the private security industry.

Our facility is a secure 200-acre site in the Midlands. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors have experience in teaching Police, Military, Government personnel and Close Protection teams preparing them for hostile environments, teaching them how to mitigate risks to safety and security whilst maintaining control of a vehicle.

We will consult with you to build either a one or a two-day course tailored to your requirements and priorities.  The courses can cover the following elements:

·       One and two car Close Protection driver training

·       Convoy techniques Protection theory

·       Role in convoys Pick up and set down procedure

·       Attack recognition & Cross Over Drills

·       High Speed Vehicle Handling

·       Close Proximity Driving

·       Rolling Slalom

·       Advanced, Instinctive and Evasive Driving Techniques

·       Emergency Braking Drills

·       Skid Control/Prevention

·       High speed reversing Reverse “Y” turns with secondary steering

·       Hard Reverse ‘J’ Turns

·       Breaching barricades and blocked vehicles

·       Threat Scenario’s

Benefits of the close protection driver training:

·       Increases the overall confidence, experience and capability of a driver

·       Raises levels of security awareness

·       Improved technical driving ability and Improved knowledge of vehicle dynamics

·       Enables drivers to react positively to hazardous situations for a positive outcom

We can also cater for corporate clients wanting a team building experience, or just a group of friends wanting to have an exciting day learning some new skills and be better drivers. We can offer a variety of challenges and driving themed packages, these can be a full/half day event and tailored to your individual requirements, all you have to do is pick your challenge, turn up, and we will provide the vehicles and the expert instruction.