Course Summary
This programme targets driver’s of commercial vehicles who may need to improve their current driving skills following a motoring claim or incident. The aim is to raise their standard of driving skills and to assist them in their risk assessment when delivering loads.
Course Duration
Full day Driving Course (8hrs)
Practical On-Road Assessment
- On the job assessing
- Load security
- Redistribution of load following delivery of partial
load - Correct use of fitted vehicle safety devices when
off-loading - Site risk assessment – Visual Only
- Concentration – Observation – Anticipation
- Positioning and steering
- Hazard perception and analysis
- Speed awareness
- Attitude and Driver Behaviour
- Spatial awareness and use of mirrors
- Detailed study of cyclist behaviour and proactive precautions
- Paying attention to the presence of elderly pedestrians
Course Structure
- Introduction and theory
- Driving licence check, eyesight test and PPE
- Health and Safety Duty of Care
Vehicle Safety Checks (tyres, lights, indicators, fluid levels, cleanliness of glass etc) - Document and load security checks
- Practical on the road assessment
- Review and discuss
