Fleet Training
Risk assessments and defensive driving courses for
When there is a RTC (Road Traffic Collision) the costs don’t just stop with the repairs and insurance claims but can escalate. For a self employed person
or when running a small business if a key members of staff is off work for an unexpected period of time due to an RTC this could result in a loss of
business, which could have severe financial consequences.
From 6th April 2008, driving at work has fallen under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which means that as an employer, you will be responsible for
the safety of your workers whist they are driving for work. The Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act means that as an employer you could be found
liable for any injuries or fatalities. This means that if a member of your staff is involved in crash which causes injury to a member of the public and the
driver has had no training then the your company could be liable.
It is estimated that one in every three road traffic collisions involve somebody who is driving on work related business at the time. That does not include
commuting. Therefore managing Health and Safety on the road, is as vital to your employee's well-being as managing risk in the office, on a site or
working in a workshop. By taking an active step in driver training, you are not only reducing costs to your business, but are also helping to protect your
employees, keeping them safer, both in work and whilst driving socially.
Private car ownership (Grey fleets)
Some employees believe that by not supplying a company car but instead moving to a cash-for-car, personal contract purchase scheme or employee car
ownership scheme removes their health and safety responsibilities. It doesn’t...
What is fleet training?
Fleet driver training is a defensive driving course aimed at the company vehicle driver and is about improving your driver's road awareness and planning
skills and reducing their risk of being involved in a road traffic incident.
For further details on courses please click on the following links:
Other available courses available:
If you can't find a course then please contact us as a course can be bespoked to suit your requirements
What are the benefits?
How long do the courses last and how many drivers can attend?
Each course will be tailored to the needs of your company and driver. The course is run on a ratio of one trainer to one, two or three delegates. The total
actual time per delegate is 2 to 3 hours. Whilst each delegate is having a driving assessment, the others may return to normal work duties thus reducing
down time for other working activities.
Who should attend?
Anyone who drives for work or on work related business. Examples of the staff who might attend are:
The training will be carried out from your premises or at a mutually convenient location
Training vehicle:
The training is usually carried out in the driver's vehicle as this is what they will be familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an
MOT if applicable and be fully insured. If a vehicle is not available then a vehicle can be provided.
Eye sight, licence checks and other information:
All drivers must hold a valid current licence for the vehicle they will be driving and must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 67 feet
(20.5m) If glasses are required then they must be worn throughout the training. If drivers are on medication then this will be noted and the driver should
check with their pharmacist as to whether it is safe to drive whilst taking the medication.
Course objective
To provide you with a report detailing the level of risk of each of the delegates.
Course format
Feedback is given to the delegate and a full written report will be provided to the delegate and the company, which will advise on skills or areas for the
driver to further develop.
For further advice on fleet training and the law - Click Here
- Do you run a small business, school, college or club?
- Are you put off for providing driver training for your staff by the high prices that are charged by the large fleet
training companies? - Do you want to cut your running costs for your vehicles?
- If an employee were to be killed or injured in a road traffic collision how would your business cope?
- What would happen to the reputation of your company if you were prosecuted as a result?
Risk assessments and defensive driving courses for
- Car drivers
- Minibus drivers
- Van driver
When there is a RTC (Road Traffic Collision) the costs don’t just stop with the repairs and insurance claims but can escalate. For a self employed person
or when running a small business if a key members of staff is off work for an unexpected period of time due to an RTC this could result in a loss of
business, which could have severe financial consequences.
From 6th April 2008, driving at work has fallen under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which means that as an employer, you will be responsible for
the safety of your workers whist they are driving for work. The Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act means that as an employer you could be found
liable for any injuries or fatalities. This means that if a member of your staff is involved in crash which causes injury to a member of the public and the
driver has had no training then the your company could be liable.
It is estimated that one in every three road traffic collisions involve somebody who is driving on work related business at the time. That does not include
commuting. Therefore managing Health and Safety on the road, is as vital to your employee's well-being as managing risk in the office, on a site or
working in a workshop. By taking an active step in driver training, you are not only reducing costs to your business, but are also helping to protect your
employees, keeping them safer, both in work and whilst driving socially.
Private car ownership (Grey fleets)
Some employees believe that by not supplying a company car but instead moving to a cash-for-car, personal contract purchase scheme or employee car
ownership scheme removes their health and safety responsibilities. It doesn’t...
What is fleet training?
Fleet driver training is a defensive driving course aimed at the company vehicle driver and is about improving your driver's road awareness and planning
skills and reducing their risk of being involved in a road traffic incident.
For further details on courses please click on the following links:
Other available courses available:
- Minibus training
- Light van training
- Night driving
- Manoeuvring exercises
- Post crash courses
- Speed awareness
If you can't find a course then please contact us as a course can be bespoked to suit your requirements
What are the benefits?
- Lower insurance costs
- A reduced risk of being involved in a road traffic collision
- Better fuel consumption
- Reduced wear and tear on your vehicles
- Updated knowledge about new traffic laws for your driving staff
- Improved staff moral
- Less time off due to stress related illness
- Better corporate image
- Improved business
How long do the courses last and how many drivers can attend?
Each course will be tailored to the needs of your company and driver. The course is run on a ratio of one trainer to one, two or three delegates. The total
actual time per delegate is 2 to 3 hours. Whilst each delegate is having a driving assessment, the others may return to normal work duties thus reducing
down time for other working activities.
- 2 Hour course 1 Trainer : 1 Driver
- 3 Hour half day course 1 Trainer : 1 Driver
- Full day 6 hour course 1 Trainer : 1 or 2 Drivers
Who should attend?
Anyone who drives for work or on work related business. Examples of the staff who might attend are:
- Delivery drivers
- Sales consultants
- Area managers
- Service engineers
- The office junior who has to do the occasional trip to the post office or stationery shop
The training will be carried out from your premises or at a mutually convenient location
Training vehicle:
The training is usually carried out in the driver's vehicle as this is what they will be familiar with. The vehicle must be suitable, roadworthy, taxed, have an
MOT if applicable and be fully insured. If a vehicle is not available then a vehicle can be provided.
Eye sight, licence checks and other information:
All drivers must hold a valid current licence for the vehicle they will be driving and must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 67 feet
(20.5m) If glasses are required then they must be worn throughout the training. If drivers are on medication then this will be noted and the driver should
check with their pharmacist as to whether it is safe to drive whilst taking the medication.
Course objective
To provide you with a report detailing the level of risk of each of the delegates.
Course format
- Meet and greet.
- Check of driving documents and course introduction.
- Eyesight test and vehicle safety checks.
- Driving assessment taking in as many varied road conditions as practicable.
- A discussion of the driving assessment followed by a development coaching session, working on the main areas of risk.
- Final Assessment.
- Feedback.
Feedback is given to the delegate and a full written report will be provided to the delegate and the company, which will advise on skills or areas for the
driver to further develop.
For further advice on fleet training and the law - Click Here
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