That sounds like a good idea, DG. Do you mean signing up with the Institute of Advanced Motorists?
Ron.
That's one way.
Some more suggestions:
Watching some of the Youtube videos of commentary driving by trained drivers is a good example of what we mean by being aware of what is going on round you without being tense. Most of the stupid things that other drivers do are predictable well in advance - if you're paying attention - and can be planned for and smoothly avoided.
Your passengers should not be able to feel
any of your control inputs - steering, throttle, clutch brakes. Just eliminating the nose of the car bouncing back up as you come to a stop is a good start.
Keep your temper under control! I suggest that much of the bad driving is due to poor temperament as a lack of concentration
Look in the mirrors(all 3 of them) a
lot more often! You need to be almost as aware of what is happening behind you as in front.
Think about your signalling. Is it confusing(like indicating to move around a parked car when there's a turning on the right) or even necessary(pedestrians need to know what you're intending to do)
Make eye contact with other road users. If you can't then you KNOW that they haven't seen you, and can act accordingly.
Flow
with the traffic, rather than forcing your way through it.
Adjust your seat properly! Your arms and legs should be slightly bent, and there's something wrong if you constantly have to move your body. Omegas are particularly good for this as they have a decent driving position, extremely good seats and well matched controls.
All of this has other benefits, your car will last longer and you spend a lot less on consumables: I got over 50,000 miles from the front brake pads, and 25,000 from the cheap tyres on my Omega and I make good progress; my old boss reckoned she could tell from the drop in fuel economy when other drivers used my truck when I was off and I got over 250,000 miles from the clutches; you and your passengers arrive at the destination relaxed and not tense.