Research published by the University of Reading has demostrated that the attitudes among drivers educated after committing a speeding offence show they have much improved intentions to drive within the limit. For full report see www.saferroads.org/media/pdfs/reports/McKenna_SAAttitude.pdf.
Thames Valley offer the widest range of Driver Diversion Schemes in the country. Efforts are concentrated on educating road users about the potential dangers that face them when comitting a road traffic offence i.e. speeding or using mobile phone. Thames Valley tailor courses to individual road user groups to ensure that the educational content of the course is specific to the requirements of the attendee i.e. urban drivers, bikers and young drivers.
For more information about the different courses that are offered by Thames Valley and delivered by Drivetech Ltd please visit http://www.drivetech.co.uk/
National Speed Awareness Scheme (SAS) - £79.50* Course up from 2½ to 4 hours
https://www.drivetechsas.com/thamesvalley/index.htm
National Driver Improvement Scheme (DIS) - £176.50*
National Rider Improvement Diversionary Education (RIDE) - £95*
Call Divert Scheme (CDS) - £77*
Young Driver Scheme (YDS) - £89*
http://www.drivetechyds.com/index.htm
*(Price valid from 1st July 2008)