The course proposed is a full day in duration and begins with a briefing and objective setting session; this also provides the opportunity for drivers to offer any specific concerns relating to their general driving or any of the course content.
Setting the scene for any training course is of paramount importance and this particular briefing will cover the reasons for the course which may include the trainee’s driving performance or may be as part of a company’s H&S policy.
As with all our practical training courses, this course includes a pre course RED Driver Profile (on-line RDP) and post training, a full course report will be e-mailed directly to the participant and course administrator as required.
This ensures that full H&S Duty of Care responsibilities are covered.
Any suitable UK location
2:1 Full Day (seat capacity)
Full Day 09:00 – 16:30
The practical training course is a driver awareness course designed to influence a driver’s attitude and behavior and improve competence. It will increase a driver’s safety margins, provide awareness of speed limits and compliance, encourage a more pro-active approach behind the wheel and provide a practical update on the Highway Code. At the end of the course each driver will have a better understanding of the driving task involved on today’s roads, be better equipped to deal with the pressures and distractions encountered with work-related driving, be more informed and make improved driving decisions thus reducing the driving risk.
The session starts with a short assessment drive to identify each driver’s strengths and weaknesses. These are then discussed and new techniques suggested with the advantages to each driver. A demonstration drive (subject to confirmation of insurance cover) with commentary, by the trainer then follows to illustrate these advantages and help identify key risk areas. Drivers are each given the opportunity to apply the new techniques with training tailored to achieve their personal and course objectives including;
– Developing the driver’s expertise in managing the high risk environment of urban driving and reducing the likelihood of being involved in a preventable driving incident.
– Other road types will also be covered depending on the geographical location of the training session and the driver’s personal needs.
– The coaching session will develop the perceptual skills outlined in the presentation and to provide ample opportunities to explore the principles of keeping space, identifying risk and keeping visible and communicating with other road users.
More comprehensive training on areas identified for maximum risk reduction follows, including Manoeuvring and reversing.
Whilst offering advice and best practice, an assessment of the trainees use of a Lorry Loader and load security will be provided, this will include areas such as;
Any further training requirement following this assessment will be presented in the post training report, as this area will require further and more in-depth specialised training if the trainee fails to meet an acceptable standard or has no previous training or experience which is legally required.
The principles of safer driving will be reinforced, the trainer will go through the assessment form discussing what will be included in the final report and ensuring personal objectives were met.
This practical course gives drivers an insight into what to look for when driving an LGV and how to manage the risk effectively. It also covers a lorry loader and restrain & contain loading assessment.
Any driver who uses an LGV and may also use a Lorry Loader and/or is responsible for restraining and containing loads on a vehicle.
A full and detailed report will be produced post training / assessment for the driver and manager.
We are pleased to have proud partnerships with some great UK fleet businesses, large and small, and have a reputation for delivering precisely what the customer wants.
Whatever your driver risk and fleet safety need, RED Corporate Driver Training can deliver – with a comprehensive range from licence checking to online assessments and e-learning, to on-road training, off-road (4×4) training and even HGV licence acquisition we can help.
All of our driver training is underpinned with our digital platform, SafetyFirst, to allow any fleet customer to easily keep control of and manage their fleet drivers and associated vehicle compliance efficiently and effectively.
With dedicated training facilities at Donington in the heart of the UK, and with the ability to come to your location anywhere in the country via a network of professional fleet driver trainers, RED can help you manage risk, save money, save lives, and protect your reputation.
RED has Fleet Driver Training Instructors throughout the UK which means that we can handle your driver training requirements as a one-stop-shop. We are geared up to help PLCs, local governments, universities, charities and privately-owned businesses. Whether you are part of a multi-national business or an SME, we have a service to meet your needs.
Give us a call to discuss your Driver Risk Management or Fleet Driver training objectives.
We can also offer our guidance if you are looking to take your first steps into managing road risk within your organisation.