PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Basic Defensive Driving Training Course

Build defensive driving awareness and practical road-safety habits to reduce driving risks and support safer vehicle operation.

DURATION

1 Day / 7 Hours

TRAINING MODE

Physical

DELIVERY

Public Training

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PROGRAMME SNAPSHOT

Everything You Need to Know

A clear overview of the programme format, learning level and delivery options.

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DURATION

1 Day / 7 Hours

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TRAINING MODE

Physical

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DELIVERY

Public Training

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PROGRAMME NUMBER

10001348849

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CATEGORY
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

Understand the Programme

This programme develops safer driving attitudes and practical defensive-driving principles for employees who drive as part of their work. It focuses on hazard anticipation, speed and space management, observation, fatigue, distractions and decision-making in changing road conditions.

Participants learn how to reduce preventable incidents by managing risk before, during and after each journey.

PRACTICAL LEARNING

Programme content is designed to connect professional knowledge with practical workplace application.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Designed for Relevant Professionals

Company Drivers
Delivery and Logistics Drivers
Sales and Service Personnel Who Drive for Work
Fleet Supervisors
Transport Coordinators
Safety Personnel

Participant suitability may vary depending on the programme objectives and organisational requirements.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Be Able to Do

Develop practical knowledge and auditing capability that can be applied confidently within the workplace.

  • Recognize common causes of work-related road incidents.
  • Apply defensive observation, anticipation and hazard-management techniques.
  • Maintain safe speed, following distance and space around the vehicle.
  • Manage distractions, fatigue, weather and road-condition risks.
  • Apply safe maneuvering, parking and journey-planning practices.
  • Support vehicle checks, incident reporting and continuous driving improvement.

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

A Practical Learning Experience

Learning is structured around practical participation, professional discussion and workplace-focused activities to strengthen understanding and application.

TRAINING APPROACH Learn. Apply. Improve.
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LEARNING METHOD Instructor-Led Learning
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LEARNING METHOD Driving Risk Case Studies
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LEARNING METHOD Hazard Perception Exercise
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LEARNING METHOD Journey Planning Exercise
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LEARNING METHOD Scenario Discussion
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LEARNING METHOD Knowledge Review
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Available for individual participants, organisational teams and in-house training arrangements.

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Basic Defensive Driving Training Course

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