Driver Safety

Course Overview

Workers who drive as part of their employment must be able to manage the risks associated with driving to ensure they are not involved in an accident that causes harm to themselves or others.

This course will identify the hazards associated with regular driving, and how to manage them so that the road is a safer place for all.

Key Content

• The driver’s responsibilities;
• Preparing for a journey;
• Speed and safe following distances;
• Managing fatigue;
• High risk driving times and locations;
• Using mobile phones;
• Drugs and alcohol;
• Weather conditions;
• What to do in the event of an accident.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the hazards of regular driving;
• Set up their vehicle correctly;
• Understand and manage driver fatigue;
• Plan for driving under certain hazardous conditions;
• Understand their responsibilities for driving legally, safely and courteously.