WHAT IS
ECO PRO- Driver Training
Advanced Driving encapsulates the mastery over vehicle control, managing its speed and position with utmost safety, efficiency, and smoothness.
It demands a proactive approach to driving, characterized by meticulous observation, anticipation, and strategic planning, all while maintaining a courteous attitude towards other road users.
This level of competence ensures that the vehicle is always operated at an appropriate speed, in the correct gear, and can be halted safely.
The Crucial Role of Employers in Road Safety
Employers bear a significant responsibility in fostering road safety, extending beyond legal obligations to provide a secure working environment.
This encompasses equipping employees who drive for work purposes with essential skills and training to enhance their safety on the road.
The implementation of a comprehensive driving for work policy not only mitigates the risk of accidents but also yields tangible benefits such as reduced insurance costs, lower operational expenses, increased employee satisfaction, and the safeguarding of both employees and public reputation.
Key Benefits of ECO PRO-DRIVE
Certification for Employers:
- A cornerstone for driving policy implementation
- Promotion of a safer driving culture within the organisation
- Fulfilment of employer's duty of care and enhancement of company reputation
- Financial advantages through reduced insurance premiums, operational costs, and vehicle maintenance expenses
- Comprehensive assessment of practical driving skills
- Recognition of professional and eco-driving competencies
- Continuous skill enhancement for drivers
- Insight into professional driving responsibilities and employer expectations
- Fundamental knowledge on vehicle maintenance and safety protocols
- Awareness of driver fatigue and workplace health & safety practices
- Guidance on effective documentation management
Advantages for ECO PRO-DRIVE Certified Drivers:
- Enhanced job security and career opportunities
- In-depth understanding of professional driving roles and responsibilities
- Mastery over fuel economy techniques, benefiting both the driver and employer
- Improved safety and fuel efficiency
- Access to detailed assessment reports for personal development
- Certification and continuous Improvement
On completion certification will be issued achieving Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, Each participant will receive a training achievement certificate, accompanied by a detailed report and personalised improvement recommendations.
Training duration is a minimum of 2 hours
ECO PRO-DRIVE ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
Use of Vehicle Controls
- Steering
- Clutch
- Gears
- Brakes
- Handbrake
- Accelerator
- Mirrors
- Vehicle Visibility
Lane
Discipline
- Road positioning
- Cornering
- Roundabouts
- Changing lane
Hazard Perception
- Reaction times
- Road signs
- Road markings
- Reading the road ahead
Manoeuvres
- Reverse
- Turnabout
- Parking
- Turning
- Slowing
- Stopping
Defensive Driving Technique
- Progress
- Overtaking
- Speed management
- Vehicle Sympathy
- Concentration
- Observation
- Driver temperament
