Drive more confidently this winter with guidance from DVSA
Published 23 January 2025
Last updated 23 January 2025
A new e-learning course from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) could help the millions of drivers who feel nervous about driving in wintry conditions.
Recent research commissioned by Isuzu* revealed that almost three-quarters (73%) of drivers feel worried or anxious about driving in wintry, icy or cold conditions. The risk of ice, reduced visibility, fog and getting stuck in the snow were reasons given that make driving during winter challenging.
The Official DVSA Guide to Winter Driving e-learning course helps drivers feel more confident, maintain their vehicles for winter conditions and drive safely in wet, snowy, windy, foggy and icy conditions.
The course is already getting 5-star reviews: “Very easy, informative e-learning experience with lots of great tips/advice for ALL drivers. Drivers are too guilty of becoming complacent after years of driving and adapt poor driving habits. Constant reminders need to be given to reinforce the dangers of driving in poor weather conditions.”
£3.60 gives you access to the course for 30 days on your laptop, mobile phone or tablet. The course takes around 30 minutes to complete and includes interactive exercises, videos and a voiceover feature.
Alongside the Guide to Winter Driving, DVSA has also released The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving. Available as a book and an e-learning course, Better Driving helps drivers to understand the effects of mood and attitude on their driving and learn practical strategies for dealing with stressful situations. It’s particularly useful for nervous drivers or for people who drive a lot for work.
Everyone will benefit from using this e-learning course. It is suitable for drivers of all abilities, from learner car drivers and their driving instructors to professional drivers of vans, large goods vehicles, buses and coaches.
The Official DVSA Guide to Winter Driving and The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving are published on behalf of DVSA by TSO. Both are available from the Safe Driving for Life website, www.safedrivingforlife.info, a hub of free and paid resources, advice and guidance to help people be safer on the roads. The Official DVSA Guide to Winter Driving e-learning course is priced at £3.60 per user which gives access for 30 days. The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving is available as a book priced at £14.99 and e-learning course priced at £24.00 for 365 days of access.
*The research of 2,000 Britons was commissioned by Isuzu and conducted by Perspectus Global during March 2024.
