FLEET TRAINING & DEFENSIVE DRIVING
"What should I do about training my drivers?"
The whole area of driver training is a hot potato that is not going to get any cooler.

Yes, driver training is a must for any safety conscious company. Safe working practice and best practice, duty of care are some of your main considerations.

As a manager you have to prioritise and manage your responsibilities and your budget - plus coping as best you can with stress and pressure.

There are various matters that you need to consider whilst trying to decide what, if anything, should be done about training your drivers. Firstly there's what the Health and Safety Executive have written in their 'Driving at Work Document'. Secondly, how many driver related incidents you are having to sort out and what the trend is. Does something need to be done - are your insurers getting twitchy?

The old adage 'Prevention is Better than Cure' - it could be a word in season.

Nearly all crashes can be avoided. Unfortunately the average motorist does not posses defensive driving skills.
It's not just about car control it's about hazard perception and a highly developed sense of anticipation.
 
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS PUBLICATION YET?
This document is the result of several years study involving the police and other driving agencies.
All the findings and recommendations are contained in this pamphlet - which is a Health & Safety Executive document.
Get your own free copy by telephoning
01787 88165.

The police are now required to pass on details to the Health and Safety Executive of any serious road traffic accident where a company vehicle is involved. This is because the occupational driver has been identified as high risk and the HSE are wanting to enforce legislation.
HOW SAFE ARE YOUR DRIVERS?
For some people criticising their driving can cause offence. They consider themselves to be a 'good' driver whilst probably regularly putting themselves and other road users at risk. After passing their driving test many people don't have any more driver training. This is cause for concern.



Ongoing assessment is part of our culture in business and should be when it comes to driving.
 
FREE 2 HOUR ASSESSMENT
Let us assess your car skills and hazard awareness.
This is available for the transport manager or health and safety officer.
Phone 01603 482 633 or e-mail training@fleet-wise.co.uk to find out more and book a session.