Driver Improvement Workshops

These workshops are designed to promote a driver safety culture in organisations. They compliment practical driver training programs such as Defensive Driving Levels 1 and 2 and align with in-house OH&S management systems and staff training.

All modules are conducted over a half day (3-4 hours duration) and use lectures/discussions and small group exercises, questionnaires and group activities to analyse real driving situations.

Program Content

• The BAAMS® elements and their relationship to crashes
• Crash causality
• The role of the driver in crashes
• Defensive and protective driving systems
• Fleet safety and policy and OHS issues - the vehicle as a workplace
• EcoDriving - driving green - environment
• Road law
• Reversing and slow speed manoeuvring - includes legal responsibilities
• Risk factors - risk taking behaviour, inappropriate speed, aggression, alcohol, fatigue, country driving
• Speed vs stopping distances and reaction time
• Hazard perception
• Ergonomics - correct seating, steering and vision
• Vehicle technology and safety developments - ABS, correct use of the transmission (auto and manual), traction control, air bags
• A practical demonstration of reversing, slow speed manoeuvring and correct braking techniques can be included if a suitable area is available.

Pre and post session activities can be incorporated, such as peer assessments of on-road driving.

The program can be conducted at client's premises or at Murcotts for groups of up to 15.

Workshops can be adapted to suit client's specific requirements.