If you have vehicles on the road that are owned by your business, you have no doubt heard of fleet risk management.
You may be aware, for example, that fleet risk management is a legal obligation that you have in relation to your duty of care to ensure that all personnel using fleet vehicles are fully qualified and trained to do so correctly. safe and efficient way. You might even know that if you don’t, you’ll be responsible for any accidents yourself, as well as any legal ramifications that may arise from your failure to do so.
All of that is relatively common knowledge, especially if you operate your own business, but what actually goes into fleet risk management is largely misunderstood. In this guide we are going to explain a key element: the training of fleet drivers.
What is fleet driver training?
Simply put, fleet driver training is a bit like going back to your driving lessons, albeit at a more advanced level. No, you won’t be forced to prove you can parallel park, but your staff will learn a variety of new techniques that will keep you and your vehicles safe on the road.
Examples of this include how to reduce the risk of being followed, how to create space at busy roundabouts, how to stay focused on long journeys, and more. These techniques not only reduce the risk of accidents on the road, but advanced fuel management tips can help you reduce your fleet’s ongoing fuel costs.
What types of vehicles are staff trained on?
The fleet driver training you get will be determined by the vehicles your staff use. Far from being limited to just cars and vans, fleet vehicle training is required for trucks, buses, coaches, 4x4s, scooters, mopeds, motorcycles and taxis. Please note, however, that some of these vehicles may require specialized training, such as JAUPT-accredited Driver CPC courses for truck, bus and coach drivers to support their periodic training requirements.
How is driver training delivered?
Many companies have staff who spend much of their time on the road, making training difficult. However, fleet driver training does not have to be practical. Many fleet driver training providers now have the ability to teach online, as well as in person and in group sessions.
As such, there are few excuses for not ensuring that you comply with your legal obligations.