What advanced driver training can do for you
For most drivers, the only proper training they receive is before they take the basic driving test. This does little to prepare drivers for the difficult, and often dangerous, conditions they regularly come across when driving in all weathers and road conditions. It has been shown that taking advanced training can have a very positive affect on a driver's ability, confidence and skill level on the road. It can also reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. Most people will be given regular training to carry out their job more effectively, but few would consider improving their driving. This could be the most dangerous activity they do - after all there is a one in 200 chance of a person being killed in a crash on the road.
Advanced drivers are less likely to be involved in a crash and are less likely to cause one. Driving will be more relaxed, smoother and better-planned - and likely to use less fuel. Insurance discount may also be available.
Pass Plus
Having just passed the basic driving test, you are still very much a novice driver. The training you have had will not have prepared you for using a motorway, night time driving and a whole range of other situations you will come across.
Pass Plus is designed for newly qualified drivers to improve their skills. It also aims to reduce the risk of their inexperience resulting in an avoidable collision, which could have serious consequences for themselves or others. Insurance discounts are available.
For more information about the scheme and how to find a Pass Plus driving instructor, visit the Pass Plus website.
Advanced Driving
Advanced driving training is available from groups such as:
These organisations can provide training for individuals and organisations that wish to improve the driving standards of their employees.
Benefits for employers
Benefits of driver training for the employer include:
- Reduced crash and injury rates for employees.
- Potential reduction in insurance premiums.
- Reduced down-time.
- Savings in fleet running costs, including maintenance and fuel.
- Reduced environmental impact on the local and wider community leading to improved quality of life for all.
- Enhanced environmental profile.
- Reduced health and safety problems.
- Fulfilling health and safety obligations.
- Dissemination of information beyond the immediate client base.
Benefits for employees
Benefits to the employee are:
- Reduced risk.
- Increased confidence.
- Reduced stress levels.
- Reduced conflict.
- Dissemination of information to family and friends.
- Greater awareness of the individual's responsibility with regard to other road users and health and safety issues.
- Raised awareness of the issue of responsibility, rather that the current blame culture.
- Improved personal fuel economy.
- Reduced insurance claims.
