Defensive & Eco Driving
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This defensive driving course develops a drivers’ concentration, observation, anticipation and planning skills so as to prevent accidents; protect the driver from the actions of others and show how to deal with adverse road and weather conditions.
The skills taught on this course will enable the drivers to drive efficiently therefore saving on fuel costs and costs on replacement parts. Corporate bodies can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint in this area.
Who will benefit?
- Companies in support of their road risk strategy and promoting good safety and welfare practices for employees
- Individuals who wish to improve their driving safety standards as part of their work or private motoring
- Individuals who have been involved in road accidents, traffic violations or have been identified as high risk by a driver/vehicle skill audit
Objectives of the course:
- provide an understanding of the principles and skills of defensive driving
- demonstrate and develop a systematic approach to hazards
- put those skills into practice
- reduce the risk of being in an accident
What’s covered?
- Theory session covering the principles of defensive driving and the Highway Code
- Pre-drive checks to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and the functions are familiar to the driver
- Practical coaching session to develop heightened perception skills and ‘system’ driving
- Demonstration drive with commentary
- Individual driving assessment providing constructive advice and encouragement
- Discussion of learning points and key areas for development
- How human factors (attitude, fatigue etc.) can affect performance
- Debrief, assessment report and certificate
Duration: 1 day
Ratio: 1:1 or 2:1 pupils/trainer
Venue: Courses available throughout the UK
Vehicle: Clients’ own or MAC vehicle supplied
