Driver Training

Course Contents
The course will last either 1 full day or half day and will be on a 1:1 basis, and after an introduction to the course, which outlines the objectives relating to:

• Accident prevention.
• Fuel economy.
• Vehicle consideration/ maintenance costs.
• Awareness of other road users.

The driver will undertake the following:

Role of the driver / vehicle introduction
This underlines, the need for: Driver fitness, alertness and awareness. The driver will be trained in vehicle familiarisation, the importance of daily checks, and the principles of control operation, steering, correct use of gears for road and engine speed. Training in coupling and coupling of trailers will be covered when required and the appropriate knowledge of the Highway Code as necessary.

Initial assessment drive
The driver will undergo an initial assessment drive influenced by a variety of road and traffic conditions. This will be followed by positive feedback from the instructor.

Controlled experience
This is continual driving by the delegate with the instructor carrying out corrections relative to road craft, vehicle consideration, observation and planning, vehicle manoeuvring and Highway Code. This observation will take place under various traffic and road conditions. This will be followed by feedback and discussion with the delegate, on the new skills they have acquired.

Final drive
The delegate will then go on an un-aided drive, using the new skills they have gained. The instructor will complete the final-assessment documentation, in order to establish the level of skill and achievement obtained against the initial objectives set.

Final feedback/ discussion
This will include an explanation of the written report formats.
The delegate will be encouraged to compare their final result with the initial drive - and note the improvements!
The report, when completed, will be used on a mutual basis to identify an action plan for any further individual training.

Note: Training aids, videos, books or handouts may be used to supplement or replace certain theory parts of the course.