Vans & LCVs

This five-day course has been designed to arm participants with the knowledge and skills to work with increased confidence in their role as an assessor and coach for their organisation, specifically for lorry and coach drivers. Not only will they improve their own personal driving skills, they will be trained to assess others’ driving skills and to subsequently coach them to improve their standards.

On the final day of the course, they will also take the Drivetech Advanced Driving Diploma test, accredited by the DVSA

5 day course.

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

This unique course has been designed to train participants in how to conduct a driver assessment. To ensure they have a sound knowledge of best practice driving techniques, and the ability to accurately risk assess drivers on behalf of your organisation. In addition to training them to assess others’ driving skills and ultimately increasing their confidence as an assessor, it will improve their personal driving skills. 

On the final day of the course, participants will take the Drivetech Advanced Driving Diploma test. Accredited by the DVSA.

4 day course.

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.

Light commercial vehicles are not designed to be driven the same as a passenger car. With this in mind, our LCV Assessment concentrates on subjects specific to driving an LCV including hours spent driving each day, how to secure a load properly and speed limits.

Introductory training session, designed for drivers who are new to, or are thinking of driving an Electric Vehicle (EV). The session is a blend of vehicle familiarisation, safe vehicle operation and efficiency.

Understand the unique operation, maintenance & driving strategies required to maximise safety and efficiency of Electric Vehicles (EV). In addition to vehicle familiarisation, this on-road session includes coaching for maximising range, charging strategy & safe operation, ensuring your business & drivers get the most out of these innovative vehicles.

Introductory training session, designed for drivers who are new to, or are thinking of driving a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV). The session is a blend of vehicle familiarisation, safe vehicle operation and efficiency.

Understand the unique operation, maintenance & driving strategies required to maximise safety and efficiency of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV). In addition to vehicle familiarisation, this on-road session includes coaching for maximising range, charging strategy & safe operation, ensuring your business & drivers get the most out of these innovative vehicles.

Examines the circumstances surrounding the most common types of road incidents and crashes. Participants are encouraged to analyse why certain incidents occur from both a driver attitude and behavioural perspective and to take part in a series of accident investigations.

Discover the effects of attitudes, thoughts, feelings and emotions on driving behaviour. When negative emotions and feelings are not managed effectively, it can change how you interact with other road users, increase your risk and potentially lead to life-changing incidents.

Provides Line Managers with an understanding of the importance of all staff following the rules, regulations, policies and procedures that statistically reduce the odds of them being involved in incidents and collisions.

Parking incidents are the most common cause of fleet vehicle damage. This virtual workshop increases awareness of parking issues and establishes a best practice approach to vehicle manoeuvring by teaching your drivers to assess their options when deciding where and how to park. Also focuses on personal safety when leaving and returning to their vehicle.

Designed to encourage a safer driving culture throughout any organisation. It aims to reduce drivers’ risks by developing their understanding of key elements of safe driving techniques. It looks at the most common attitude & behaviours that statistically increase the odds of drivers being involved in incidents & collisions.

For many of us Smart Motorways are a part of our daily driving routines. It is vital drivers gets to grips with how to use them. This virtual workshop increases awareness of Smart Motorways. It teaches your drivers how to use Smart Motorways for their own safety, and other road users, especially in an emergency. It also explains how the infrastructure and technology works.

Designed for all drivers regardless of experience, particularly those drivers with speeding convictions or evidence to suggest that speeding is a concern within an organisation. Drivers speed for a wide variety of different reasons. This workshop explores the likely causes of speeding by raising the drivers’ awareness of the associated risks.

Collection of ‘bite-sized’ tailor-made sessions on a range of driver safety-related topics. The modular approach enables your organisation to choose the specific issues that impact on your employees’ safety when driving for work. Contact us to find out more.

For any business wanting to reduce damage costs caused in car parks and during slow speed manoeuvring. The aim is to develop driving techniqus to reduce vehicle damage and theft in low speed parking and manoeuvring situations.

Designed to help reduce damage to vehicles which are parked and left unattended. Also helps with accurate and safe manoeuvring. Designed to be held in a client’s car park.

Support an employee following a collision or other incident which may have caused a loss of confidence. The course will pinpoint the primary cause & identify a solution to prevent re-occurrence.

Understand a driver’s exposure to risk & reduce the likelihood of them being involved in future road incidents. Discuss vehicle technology and how to achieve better fuel-efficiency through driving techniques and improved hazard awareness. Leads with a 2-hour app presentation followed by driving techniques introduced by the Energy Savings Trust.

Understand a driver’s exposure to risk & reduce the likelihood of them being involved in future road incidents. Discuss vehicle technology, hazard awareness and how to achieve better fuel efficiency through driving techniques certified by the Energy Savings Trust.

Delivered on a one-to-one basis, this course targets each individual’s most prominent exposure to risk and reduce the likelihood of them being involved in future road traffic incident

Driver wellness: The importance of diet, hydration, regular eye tests and minimising fatigue.

Introducing a simple methodology: What to check, how and when to do it.

Personal comfort to promote greater awareness: Seating position and choice of vehicle.

Driver and Vehicle preparation: Technology, minimising the risk of losing control of the vehicle.

Personal safety and how to manage the situation when stranded at the roadside.

Personal safety: What to do next and minimising the risk of a second incident.

Driver frustration under time pressure. Addresses emotions and driving style to minimise risk.

The effect on a vehicle when carrying a load.  Movement and weight distribution.

How multi-tasking adversely effects driver behaviour.

Are your drivers anxious about charging their electric vehicle? Worry no further. We’ve got them covered with solutions on how to find charging stations, what cables they need, how long charging may take and how much it will cost.

Improve driver safety and enjoyment through the use of fuel efficient driving techniques.

Improve driver safety and enjoyment through the use of fuel efficient driving techniques.

Best practice advice when parking to improve safety and security. Top tips for bay parking.

Three contributory factors: Lapses of Concentration, Errors of Judgement and Violations.

Minimising the risk of common incidents such as a rear end collision.

Minimising the risk of common incidents in the rural environment.

Minimising the risk of common incidents on the motorway.

The purpose of speed limits and the risks to all road users when speed is inappropriate.

Anticipating the risk presented by short term climatic conditions that directly affect driver safety.

Managing driving related anxiety to build greater confidence.

How driving enjoyment, overconfidence and thrill seeking, adversely influences driver behaviour.

Examining who is most at risk and why. Mirror set up and safety tips to minimise blind spot risk.

Understanding the cumulative effects of fatigue on driving over a period of time.

The importance of avoiding alcohol & drugs when driving.

Night time risk for drivers and pedestrians. We can only manage what we can see.

Legal, Safe and Secure? Top tips for parallel parking on street.