Defensive driver training

So what is defensive driver training?

Defensive driving is a reduced risk driving strategy. It is designed to help develop the skills required to increase hazard awareness, identify risk, and develop a safer attitude to driving by linking risk to accident potential.

What do our defensive driving courses offer?

As well as practical driving skills, our defensive driver training courses teach the importance of anticipation, attitude and observation as well as being sure the vehicle to be driven is in an appropriate condition.

Systematic daily vehicle checks are taught to ensure the vehicle is fit to drive, including external, internal and engine bay checks.

These checks ensure any defects in a company vehicle are found immediately and reported. This reporting will save time later by highlighting any problems early, allow for good maintenance and help to reduce breakdowns, resulting in reduced costs for the company.

We teach the System of Car Control as set out in the police drivers' manual Roadcraft. The purpose of this system is to prevent accidents by giving an approach to hazards that is safe, systematic and applicable in all circumstances.

There is no secret to Defensive Driving

It is purely a way of driving that raises the driver's awareness of the hazards involved and enables the driver to make informed decisions, avoiding the risks. Being a good driver means you never stop learning. As the roads become more congested, abilities and skill levels should always be reassessed, otherwise they become outdated, inappropriate and dangerous. As part of the report provided at the end of each course, we recommend reassessment timescales that take into account the skill levels and aptitude of the drivers that have been trained.

If you are interested in our defensive driver training courses please request more information or contact Paul Woodhouse on +44 1594 545100 to discuss your requirements.