Driver Safety Awareness

Did you know that nine people die on UK roads every day, and ten times that number are seriously injured? There are many devastating stories of road accidents and the impact they have, which highlight the importance of road safety. As a driver, you are in control of a potentially lethal weapon, capable of causing injury or death. In fact, driving is probably the most dangerous thing that many of us do daily, and for most of us the last time we reflected on our driving ability was when we sat our test! This course aims to refresh your approach to driving safely. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Demonstrate recommended driving positions and how to avoid aches and pains • Apply personal safety techniques when driving in bad weather conditions • Explain specific driving techniques for motorways and other roads • Express the importance of keen observation and awareness when driving • Determine when to report issues to your employer • Apply some basic safe driving techniques • Examine how individual behaviour and attitude on the road can cause road accidents • Explain what your responsibilities are on the road, and the importance of being a safe driver