Driver Fleet Training
A Fresh Approach to nation wide Fleet Driver Training.
I have been a qualified DSA ADI driving instructor since 1988, and Approved DIAmond Advance Motorist and PCV license holder for over 20 years.
Our nationaly available fleet driver training course is designed to give drivers a greater understanding of their responsibility when on the road and how this may affect their company or organisation.
The demonstrations and instruction on the course will enhance driving techniques, improve behaviour and develop a more responsible attitude to driving and other road users. The participants will also be encourages to adapt a smoother driving style which reduces driver stress and overall wear and tear on their vehicle.
Why Fleet Training?
The Department for Transport recommends implimenting a 'Driving For Work (DfW)' policy for any company with over 5 employees.
- Business Case - Lower insurance premiums, Lower transport costs.
- Legislation - An employer is liable for journeys being carried out on behalf of that business.
- Statistics - Every week around 200 road deaths and serious injuries involves someone at work.
The Business Case
The benefits of managing a driving for work policy and assocaiated include:
- Reduced accident losses
- More effective vehicle use
- Less down time
- Improved safety culture
- Improved public image
- Higher staff morale
- Lower insurance premiums
- Lower transport costs
- Defence against criminal prosecutions and civil litigation
- Improved business performance
Taxi Driver Training
This fleet driver training course is designed to give drivers a greater understanding of their responsibility when on the road and how this may affect their company or organisation.
The demonstrations and instruction on the course will enhance driving techniques, improve behaviour and develop a more responsible attitude to driving and other road users. The participants will also be encourages to adapt a smoother driving style which reduces driver stress and overall wear and tear on their vehicle.
Covered on the course
- Observation
- Speed Awareness
- Effective use of positioning
- Steering
- Appropriate gear selection
- Braking techniques
- Defensive vehicle positioning
- Co-ordination of hazard / risk management
- Accurate bend assessment
- Cornering techniques
- Awareness of hazards and risks
- Safe and calculated overtaking
- Third party perception awareness
- Conflict prevention
Why Corporate Driver Training
To reduce or eliminate the risk of drivers being involved in an accident, and also to ensure drivers adopt a safer attitude to driving whilst being aware of issues such as wear and tear, fuel economy and environmental considerations.- To reduce the risk of a driving-related accident
- To reduce the stress caused by driving
- To reduce the potential time taken away from work due to an accident of stress-related illness
- To reduce the potential of long term disability
- To reduce the potential of trauma to your family or other road users
- To reduce the potential cost of vehicle repairs
- To potentially reduce or contain vehicle insurance costs
- To potentially reduce or contain employer liability costs
- To potentially reduce additional employee cover costs
- To potentially improve productivity and efficiency