DEFENSIVE DRIVING

 

OTHER COURSES: -

 

* Large Goods Vehicle (L.G.V)

* HIAB

* Forklift Truck (R.T.I.T.B Approved)

* Forklift Instructor

* Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor D.G.S.A)

* Certificate of Professional Competence (C.P.C)

* First Aid at Work

* Motorcycle Training

 

 

Nightfreight Training Services

Sandringham Court

Network 65 Business Park

Burnley

Lancashire

BB11 5RQ

 

WWW.nightfreight.co.uk

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Transportation is a major factor for all businesses, today's motoring environment demands more concentration and control from the driver, if they are not to be one of the many people seriously injured or killed on our roads every year. Unfortunately most drivers seriously underestimate the probability of it happening to them. Management of road safety within a business is often overlooked as a health and safety issue and as long as this continues, involvement in a crash or a traffic offence will never be diminished. The accompanying trauma, expense, missed appointments and the expense of lost business opportunities still continue to be accepted as the norm, in the belief that nothing can be done to rectify the situation.

 

Nightfreight Training Services provides a professional and comprehensive service to increase the safety awareness and financial implications of driving on today's crowded roads. The provision of a driving licence is a vital asset to your ongoing achievements, its worth should never be overlooked. Forfeiture of an employee's driving licence - for whatever reason - will have a direct impact upon your company's performance, which will be reflected in your profit margin.

 

You can dramatically reduce your day-to-day motoring costs and expenses with investment in driver training. A trained driver is an asset to any company who will contribute to a reduction in financial outlay. The welfare of staff is paramount to the reassurance and knowledge that you are managing in-road-risk in a professional capacity.

 

Advantages To Your Company

 

* Fewer injuries to staff means less disruption within the workplace

* Reduced insurance premiums for damage and injury claims

* Fewer instances of damage to vehicles, replacement and hire costs

* Reduced outlay on fuel expenditure

* No likelihood of legal costs and loss of time in court proceedings

* Less probability of an employee becoming disqualified from driving

* No adverse publicity from bad driving

 

Advantages To Your Staff

 

* A higher degree of safety and awareness of other road users behaviour

* An increased ability to anticipate and react to situations of danger

* Driver and passenger comfort will be enhanced

* Wear and tear to the vehicle will be minimised

 

The Important Business Factor

 

Improved driving skills will inspire greater safety, confidence and enjoyment in driving. The driving environment becomes more relaxed. Drivers feel good with themselves, are more refreshed and alert which enhances their business performance, which is good news for companies and profits.

 

Fleet management costings and budgeting - expectation of savings in the region of 26%

 

Nightfreight Training Services have the following list of courses and will if required specifically design courses to meet your exact requirements:-

 

 

 

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

 

SHUNTING AND MANOEUVRING

 

DRIVER ASSESSOR

 

TACHOGRAPHS AND DRIVERS HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

 

 

 

AVAILABLE TO                    Large Vehicle and Company Car Drivers

 

 

DURATION                            One day for experienced drivers.

                                                On assessment for inexperienced drivers.

 

LOCATION                            Nightfreight Training Services, Burnley or on-site at                                           company premises.

 

TIMES                         09.00 hours - 16.30 hours or T.B.A.

 

 

COURSE AIMS                      To give drivers the benefit of formal training in defensive driving in a large vehicle or company car.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES         Upon completion of the course, the driver will demonstrate that he is skilful and fully competent.  Consequently reducing accidents, insurance costs etc, whilst improving business performance and profitability.

 

DRIVER SPECIFICATION    It is anticipated that trainees attending the course will be qualified experienced drivers for the one-day course.  

 

 

TRAINER/DRIVER RATIO    2 Trainees: 1 Trainer per vehicle                                   

 

SYLLABUS

Based on a One Day Defensive Driving Course

For Experienced Drivers Only

 

* Induction

 

* Defensive Driver Presentation - Classroom based

- "The Problem" - The need for Safe Driving Practice

- "The Solution" - The Defensive Driver Principles

 

* Initial Driving Assessment - On a planned route

            - Driver One - 20 minutes  

            - Driver Two - 20 minutes

           

* Debrief & Feedback

            - Feedback on individual's performance

 

* Demonstration Road Drive

            - Vehicle Checks

            - Rural Driving

            - Urban Driving

            - Manoeuvring Skills 

 

* Trainee Manoeuvring Exercise - on a Manoeuvring Area

            - Driver One

            - Driver Two

           

* Road Drive Trainee One - on Planned Route

            - Urban Drive

- Rural Drive

- Corrective Tuition

 

* Road Drive Trainee Two

            -  As trainee one

 

* Re-assessment Drive Trainee One

            - Corrective Tuition

 

* Re-assessment Drive Trainee Two

            - Corrective Tuition

 

* Course De-brief

- Conclude re-enforcement and principles of Defensive Driving

- Feedback on Performance

            - Course Critiques and Reports

 

 

 

This would include a maximum of two students per day.

 

Please contact the administration team for course prices and availability.

 

Tele: - 01282 420358

 

mailto:training@nightfreight.co.uk