Key Features
Meeting your duty of care
Our courses are designed to help you meet your duty of care obligations and support ‘at risk’ drivers
Minimising your drivers’ risks
Driver training that minimises driver risk, collision rates, bent metal costs and reputational damage
Training with a name you can trust
Drivetech, part of the AA, offers over 30 years of dedicated driver training expertise
Multiple training methods
Online, on-road, workshop and specialist training available
Driver Training nationwide
Our trainer network is across the UK to ensure we’re always available
Bus Driver Training Courses
Bus driver training is key to making sure that professional drives of buses safely transport their passengers from A to B. Any organisation operating a fleet of buses has a responsibility and a duty of care to both the drivers of these vehicles and their passengers. Great bus drivers do not just drive, they care about their passengers and provide the best experience possible on their journeys.
Why is bus driver training important?
Bus driver training ensures that employers are meeting their duty of care responsibilities and are supporting at risk drivers. A bus driver must be patient and have a calm level-headed approach in order to deal directly with members of the public and cope with a position that can in some ways be monotonous. This type of professional driver training also means that driver risk is minimised and should result in lower collision rates, vehicle damages and negative reputational outcomes.
How can Drivetech help with bus driver training?
Drivetech can provide you with a range of digital, on-road and workshop-based products that help to reinforce best practice, keep drivers up-to-date with their CPC and provide a deeper understanding of occupational risk. Drivetech products focus on attitude and behaviour which are proven to reduce rates of collisions and near-misses.
With many years working in this sector Drivetech is uniquely placed within the driver training industry to provide targeted learning solutions.
FAQs
Why does my organisation need bus driver training?
As an organisation operating a fleet of buses, you have a responsibility to your drivers and passengers to ensure that risks are minimised. Your bus drivers must be qualified and regularly trained to ensure that passengers have a safe and comfortable journey.
Do you offer Driver CPC courses?
Yes, we offer Driver CPC courses for drivers of lorries, buses and coaches. All courses in this section are JAUPT-approved and are available online or in a classroom. The courses are either 3.5 or 7 hours in length and can be mixed and matched to contribute towards your drivers’ 35 hours of periodic training.
What different types of products does Drivetech offer for bus drivers?
Driver officers a variety of online, on-road, workshop and specialist training. Our products include full-day workshops through to short e-learnings that ‘nudge’ drivers towards better behaviour and reinforce best practice.
What’s the difference between a bus & a coach?
Coaches are typically used for travelling longer distances and often place more emphasis on passenger comfort. Buses are typically designed to get passengers from point A to B most efficiently.
Featured Courses
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PCV Assessment
We have also identified the requirement in the market for an assessment for drivers of Passenger Carrying Vehicles. Two versions of this assessment have been designed with bus and coach drivers in mind. It also considers if a driver has undertaken any Driver CPC training, and focuses on subjects like keeping your company compliant and passenger safety.
Duration: 1.5 HoursDelivery: Online Assessment -
LoCity Driving Course (FORS)
LoCITY Driving is a classroom-based course that focuses on minimising the environmental impact of buses, coaches, vans and HGVs by reducing emissions through the use of pre-journey planning and vehicle checks, fuel-efficient driving and alternative fuels.
Duration: Half DayDelivery: In Person, Virtual Classroom -
Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM)
A comprehensive and independent evaluation of bus driving. The assessments indicate any aspects of a drivers’ behaviour that falls short of the requirements and expectations of passengers. DQM therefore provides a vital input into the analysis of the training needs for drivers, and monitors trends by route, garage, operator, and across the bus network. Suitable for Bus.
20 mins (up to 12 per day).
Duration: 1 HourDelivery: In Person, On-Road -
Real World In-Vehicle
A driver awareness CPC course which can be delivered whilst the driver is working. It is designed to influence a driver’s attitude and behaviour, and improve competence. It will increase a driver’s safety margins, provide awareness of speed limits and compliance, encourage a more proactive approach behind the wheel and provide a practical update on the Highway Code. Suitable for LGV / HGV & PCV.
7 hrs
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road
Available Courses
Drivetech will help you identify your driving risks and recommend the optimum training. Our training sessions can be based on an individual driver’s needs or an agreed corporate strategy:
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Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM)
A comprehensive and independent evaluation of bus driving. The assessments indicate any aspects of a drivers’ behaviour that falls short of the requirements and expectations of passengers. DQM therefore provides a vital input into the analysis of the training needs for drivers, and monitors trends by route, garage, operator, and across the bus network. Suitable for Bus.
20 mins (up to 12 per day).
Duration: 1 HourDelivery: In Person, On-Road -
Advanced Driving Diploma
Equip yourself with cutting edge knowledge and best practice driving techniques with the DVSA endorsed AA Advanced Driving Diploma. Designed for drivers of cars, light commercial vehicles, LGVs and PCVs, the qualification is based on the principles of Roadcraft, the police drivers’ handbook.
Half Day / Full Day / Two Days
Duration: 2 Days, Full Day, Half DayDelivery: In Person, On-Road -
LoCity Driving Course (FORS)
LoCITY Driving is a classroom-based course that focuses on minimising the environmental impact of buses, coaches, vans and HGVs by reducing emissions through the use of pre-journey planning and vehicle checks, fuel-efficient driving and alternative fuels.
Duration: Half DayDelivery: In Person, Virtual Classroom -
PCV Assessment
We have also identified the requirement in the market for an assessment for drivers of Passenger Carrying Vehicles. Two versions of this assessment have been designed with bus and coach drivers in mind. It also considers if a driver has undertaken any Driver CPC training, and focuses on subjects like keeping your company compliant and passenger safety.
Duration: 1.5 HoursDelivery: Online Assessment -
Sharing The Road Workshop
This workshop is designed for all professional drivers who wish to increase their awareness of vulnerable road users. The roads are becoming more congested and the ability to share the road with other road users is becoming an important and life-saving skill. Suitable for LGV / HGV & PCV.
7 hrs.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: Online Workshop -
Real World In-Vehicle
A driver awareness CPC course which can be delivered whilst the driver is working. It is designed to influence a driver’s attitude and behaviour, and improve competence. It will increase a driver’s safety margins, provide awareness of speed limits and compliance, encourage a more proactive approach behind the wheel and provide a practical update on the Highway Code. Suitable for LGV / HGV & PCV.
7 hrs
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road