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Fleet Training by Driving Schools in Bedford and Driving Instructors in Bedford
Many BADDIA driving instructors offer quality professional driving courses for your staff. The following information details the reasons this is important to your business. For qualified fleet trainers in your area please see below.
Your Health & Safety responsibilities
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees who drive at work and to ensure others are not put at risk by their work-related driving activities. The new manslaughter bill working it’s way through parliament makes companies and employers responsible in law for the driving behaviour of their employees. A Prison sentence is possible for those found guilty of not actively improving the driving of their employees, particularly those they know to be at risk of further crashes through poor driving habits.
The Work Related Task Group which is backed and run by the Government has reported that driver training measured across 34 fleets including cars and commercial vehicles showed a reduction in incidents of over 60 percent after a training course.
What you must do and why
It has been estimated that up to a third of all traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. Some companies believe, incorrectly, that provided they comply with certain road traffic law requirements, e.g. Company vehicles have a valid MOT certificate, and that drivers hold a valid driving licence, this is enough to ensure the safety of their employees, and the public, when they are on the road. That is not enough. You must ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in a proper professional manner.
Health and safety law applies to on-the-road work activities as to all work activities, and the risks should be effectively managed with a health and safety management system. A driver training/assessment programme applies to any employer, manager or supervisor of staff who drive a car and particularly those responsible for fleet management.
You have a responsibility to assess the risks of your employees driving at or for work activities. You have the responsibility to ensure your drivers are properly trained to carry out their job and drive safely. You are also required to periodically revise that risk. About every three to four years is recommended and sensible.
Some scary facts
* 3,500 people killed on the roads in the UK each year
* 40,00 seriously injured each year
* 3000,000 road casualties each year
* One third of all crashes are rear end shunts
* One quarter are because drivers cut across another’s priority
* One sixth of all crashes are as a result of losing directional control
Benefits to your company
* Lower insurance costs; If you don't call on your insurance company too often, they won't call on you!
* Reduced vehicle downtime
* Better vehicle efficiencies; use less fuel and reduce maintenance, wear and tear costs
* Reduced accident repair bill
* Reduced staff downtime; time off after a crash
Courses will be tailored to your companies specific needs.
The most common type of course is a one off two to three hour in-car session. This reduces downtime for you and the employee. The trainer assesses the drive, demonstrates if necessary and then coaches in the areas that require attention or updating.
You and the employee both receive a copy of a written report which clarifies strengths and weaknesses of the drive shown by the employee.
Recommended BADDIA qualified fleet trainers
Drive-Smart Tel. 01767 314466 or e-mail drivesmart@ntlworld.com
http://www.baddia.co.uk/drive-smart
Driver Safety Awareness Tel. 01234 881085 or e-mail richard@dsafleet.com
http://www.dsafleet.com/
DJM Tel. 01234 364090 or e-mail denny@dennymccaffrey.co.uk
http://www.djm-driving.co.uk/pages/home/index.php
Three Shires Driving Centre Tel. 0845 3 884 078 or e-mail threeshires@ntlworld.com
http://www.threeshires.co.uk/fleet.htm
Many BADDIA driving instructors offer quality professional driving courses for your staff. The following information details the reasons this is important to your business. For qualified fleet trainers in your area please see below.
Your Health & Safety responsibilities
The Health and Safety at Work Act states that employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees who drive at work and to ensure others are not put at risk by their work-related driving activities. The new manslaughter bill working it’s way through parliament makes companies and employers responsible in law for the driving behaviour of their employees. A Prison sentence is possible for those found guilty of not actively improving the driving of their employees, particularly those they know to be at risk of further crashes through poor driving habits.
The Work Related Task Group which is backed and run by the Government has reported that driver training measured across 34 fleets including cars and commercial vehicles showed a reduction in incidents of over 60 percent after a training course.
What you must do and why
It has been estimated that up to a third of all traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. Some companies believe, incorrectly, that provided they comply with certain road traffic law requirements, e.g. Company vehicles have a valid MOT certificate, and that drivers hold a valid driving licence, this is enough to ensure the safety of their employees, and the public, when they are on the road. That is not enough. You must ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in a proper professional manner.
Health and safety law applies to on-the-road work activities as to all work activities, and the risks should be effectively managed with a health and safety management system. A driver training/assessment programme applies to any employer, manager or supervisor of staff who drive a car and particularly those responsible for fleet management.
You have a responsibility to assess the risks of your employees driving at or for work activities. You have the responsibility to ensure your drivers are properly trained to carry out their job and drive safely. You are also required to periodically revise that risk. About every three to four years is recommended and sensible.
Some scary facts
* 3,500 people killed on the roads in the UK each year
* 40,00 seriously injured each year
* 3000,000 road casualties each year
* One third of all crashes are rear end shunts
* One quarter are because drivers cut across another’s priority
* One sixth of all crashes are as a result of losing directional control
Benefits to your company
* Lower insurance costs; If you don't call on your insurance company too often, they won't call on you!
* Reduced vehicle downtime
* Better vehicle efficiencies; use less fuel and reduce maintenance, wear and tear costs
* Reduced accident repair bill
* Reduced staff downtime; time off after a crash
Courses will be tailored to your companies specific needs.
The most common type of course is a one off two to three hour in-car session. This reduces downtime for you and the employee. The trainer assesses the drive, demonstrates if necessary and then coaches in the areas that require attention or updating.
You and the employee both receive a copy of a written report which clarifies strengths and weaknesses of the drive shown by the employee.
Recommended BADDIA qualified fleet trainers
Drive-Smart Tel. 01767 314466 or e-mail drivesmart@ntlworld.com
http://www.baddia.co.uk/drive-smart
Driver Safety Awareness Tel. 01234 881085 or e-mail richard@dsafleet.com
http://www.dsafleet.com/
DJM Tel. 01234 364090 or e-mail denny@dennymccaffrey.co.uk
http://www.djm-driving.co.uk/pages/home/index.php
Three Shires Driving Centre Tel. 0845 3 884 078 or e-mail threeshires@ntlworld.com
http://www.threeshires.co.uk/fleet.htm
Tim Welch Driving Tuition Tel. 07515 710971 or e-mail timwelchdipdi@o2.co.uk
BADDIA Driving Instructors in Bedford - Independent Driving press release
DSA press release Real driving experience for learners To help make the driving test more representative of real driving, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will no longer publish details of test routes, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced today.
(Read More) » 10-09-2010
BADDIA Driving Instructors in Bedford urge learners to get ready for Independent Driving Independent driving explained Driving Standards Agency bulletin In this bulletin Independent driving explained Pass rates Length of driving tests and test fees Categories of tests Manoeuvres Special needs People who don't speak English Routes, directions and sat navs Guidance and paperwork Keep up to date Despatch magazine Articles about independent driving will be in DSA's Despatch magazine in the run up to October.
(Read More) » 03-09-2010
Wheel clamping on private land is to be banned in England and Wales.
(Read More) » 20-08-2010
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Driving Instructor Associations
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Click here to view the books and DVD's we recommend for all learner drivers
DSA press release Real driving experience for learners To help make the driving test more representative of real driving, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will no longer publish details of test routes, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced today.
(Read More) » 10-09-2010
BADDIA Driving Instructors in Bedford urge learners to get ready for Independent Driving Independent driving explained Driving Standards Agency bulletin In this bulletin Independent driving explained Pass rates Length of driving tests and test fees Categories of tests Manoeuvres Special needs People who don't speak English Routes, directions and sat navs Guidance and paperwork Keep up to date Despatch magazine Articles about independent driving will be in DSA's Despatch magazine in the run up to October.
(Read More) » 03-09-2010
Wheel clamping on private land is to be banned in England and Wales.
(Read More) » 20-08-2010
Try These
Van insurance at Direct Line
Tesco Compare car insurance.
Driving Instructor Associations click here if you would like to advertise on the Baddia website Click here for links Click here to view the books and DVD's we recommend for all learner drivers
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