Defensive driving RoSPA

Course overview:

Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving is accredited by RoSPA Qualifications (UK). Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving will enable participants to recognise factors that may impact human capability to drive a vehicle safely. Upon completion the course will equip every participant with knowledge with techniques to mitigate risks and helps develop a positive attitude to driving. RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Defensive Driving course is intended for those who seeks to improve driving skills and reduce road traffic accident risks. The course overview includes theory and practical exercises serving to develop concentration, response, and professionalism of the participants in different road situations.

Purpose of the course: The purpose of obtaining this qualification is to make course participants aware of the causes of occupational road traffic accidents, as well as equip them with skills and knowledge useful to reduce potential for involvement into a road traffic accident.

This qualification is intended for anyone who needs to drive in order to do their job, and it can be arranged in the UK or other countries. In addition, such qualification  could provide for the compliance with the driver training standards required by the oil and gas industry.

 

DAY 1

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE PROGRAM

Time

Course program

09:00

Course registration, CTR and safety

09:30

Introduction, purposes and objectives

09:45

Local regulations, road signs, causes of collision: behaviour, risks, and driver’s condition

10:30

Vehicle safety systems, roll-over

11:00

Crossings and priority in traffic, road marking and traffic lights

11:30

Pre-journey vehicle audit, vehicle acknowledgement

12:00

Transportation plan

12:15

Summary

12:30

Test 1

14:00

Handout

14:15

Vehicle control, responsible driving

14:30

Driver’s, passengers’ errors

15:45

Mirrors and brakes

16:15

Parking, gearing, cornering

16:30

Speed and position

16:45

Overtaking, visibility, distracting factors

17:00

Driving techniques, different road types

17:15

Summary

17:30

Test 2

DAY 2

Practical driving exercises

Time

Course program

09:00

Introduction into practical exercises, safety, arrangement

09:20

Pre-journey vehicle audit assessment

09:30

Practical driving exercises/ assessment

10:20

Feedback from participants, break

 

Target audience of the course

The course is intended for drivers of every level of competence - from beginners to experienced drivers, who wish to reduce risks of road traffic accident and improve their driving skills.

Training outcome

The training outcome will result in the improved road safety, reduced road accident risks, improved driving skills and driving confidence. The course can assist drivers in obtaining RoSPA diploma, which can reduce insurance cost. Upon successful examination participants will receive RoSPA certificate of completion.

Course details

A vehicle in good condition, which is used by the course participant for the job, with all necessary documents of the same category (technical passport, operation manual, maintenance log and insurance).