Driver Development
Short course
In Carlisle
Description
-
Type
Short course
-
Location
Carlisle
-
Duration
1 Day
To provide drivers with the knowledge and strategies which can be used to avoid risks and behaviour leading to risk taking and conflict. To equip drivers with the information that will allow safe driving judgements to be taken. Suitable for: All employees who are required to use vehicles in connection with their employment.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Candidates must hold a full driving licence for the category on which training is required.
Reviews
Course programme
Course Details
Main Areas Covered by Course:
- Hazard recognition.
- Hazard and risk awareness.
- Provide useable strategies which minimise risk.
- Improves environmental awareness and fuel efficiency.
- Addresses identified risk factors.
- Reduces risk taking behaviour.
- Introductory class based session focusing on incident causation factors.
- Pre drive - eyesight / licence checks.
- Pre drive - vehicle takeover checks.
- Training demonstration drive with hazard recognition and avoidance commentary.
- Individual coaching drivers, focusing on space cushion.
- Identify high risk environments and behaviours.
Final Assessment:
A Risk Assessment. A comprehensive report will be produced and agreed in liaison with the candidate highlighting safe behaviour. Ongoing candidate commitment to further reduce risk.
Refresher Requirements:
Voluntary, very three years
Additional information
Driver Development