Fleet Training
Welcome to the Three Shires Fleet Training section.
As one of the highest qualified local independent driving centres, we offer quality professional courses at a substantially
reduced cost to you as a result of our low overheads. We do not have an unnecessary high street office and we do not employ
lots of office staff. The benefit to you is direct contact with your trainer who knows what he is talking about,
his availability and a course designed for your specific needs in one telephone call.
Your Health and 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 its 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 anothers 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 and Cost
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.
For further information, please click the 'contact us' tab at the top and someone will contact you within the next 48 hours.
