New vehicles: new challenges

For new employees or those who are changing job role within an organisation, it’s important to be able to operate vehicles in a safe, effective manner. This is especially true if they have no previous experience of the type of vehicle they will be driving.

Moving from a compact car into a large van, for example, requires significant adjustments to driving style and levels of awareness in order to avoid causing collisions, and many drivers find unfamiliar vehicles daunting as a result.

Why Van Training Matters:

Standard licences cover vans up to 3.5 tonnes, but without additional van training, how will drivers gain the skills to manouevre safely?
Almost half of leased vans incur damage costs at the end of lease, averaging nearly £600 per van*.
Vans cause 10x more fatalities per mile than cars.
Vans are involved in 10 times as many fatal incidents as cars, per mile driven.

Our van driving course is adaptable to various vehicle types and tailored to your drivers’ needs. Conducted on-road with expert trainers, this one-to-one training boosts driver confidence. Choose from a half-day or full-day van driver training to suit your requirements.

*Fleet News, FN50 Report 2023, #PACTS, ‘What kills most on our roads’, 2020

Vehicle Familiarisation training overview:

Key course topics covered:

Vehicle types:

Car/LCV

Format:

Practical

Duration:

Half-day

Full-day

Trainer to delegate ratio:

Half-day – 1:1

Full day – 1:2

Adjusting to vehicle size, driving dynamics, and handling
Safe road positioning and observation techniques
Familiarisation with on-board vehicle features
Understanding the impact of varying payloads on acceleration and braking

Why our training stands out

One-on-one, on-road training with Approved Driving Instructors
Versatile and adaptable to different vehicle types and driving conditions
Trainers with a wealth of experience across various commercial vehicles

Benefits of the training

Improved safety: drivers learn to handle unfamiliar vehicles safely
Vehicle adaptation: training to adjust for size, dynamics, and features
Procedural knowledge: key steps for driving new vehicles
Hands-on practice: practical on-road training
Enhanced reputation: maintain driving standards and the condition of your fleet
Increased confidence: reduces risk and enhances efficiency

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