{"product_id":"driver-awareness-course","title":"Driving for Work: Awareness and Safety","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/road-accidents-and-safety-statistics\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepartment for Transport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 68.3% of accidents are caused by driver error with over 50% of accidents being caused by the driver\/rider failing to look properly or being careless, reckless or in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one ever thinks a road collision will be their accident — until it is. Driving is still one of the most dangerous things people do, yet we often take for granted just how important it is to stay alert and focused. Once you’ve passed your driving test, it can be easy to relax and slip into a cognitive autopilot. Fatigue, complacency and distractions can all increase your chances of having an accident, even long after getting your license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you do stay alert, accidents can still happen. Your vehicle needs checking, the way you manoeuvre can put you and others at risk, and the conditions (or other drivers) around you can all impact on your safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) requires employers to ensure the safety of their employees when driving for work whilst the Road Traffic Act (1988) covers general safety when driving on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online Driving for Work course helps drivers of any vehicle stay safe and reduce the likelihood of accidents. It’s a helpful reminder of what you’ll have learnt for your Driving Test, but it also includes useful tips and information that may be completely new to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis driving for work online course helps you identify potential problems before you drive a vehicle and gives you some top tips for staying safe whilst on the road. You’ll be given easy and practical tools to check the driver is safe (IAMSAFE checklist) and the vehicle is safe (PLiERS checklist) before driving away. You’ll also be given some top tips on staying alert to potential hazards when driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this Driver Awareness course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur driving for work online training course is suitable for anyone who might drive for work on a frequent or non-frequent basis. It is perfect for organisations or employers looking to take reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of their employees as they are required to do so by law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis includes delivery drivers, taxi drivers, mini-bus drivers, van and small truck drivers, company car drivers, site vehicle drivers, community healthcare staff, travelling sales staff and those commuting between work sites during work hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting and certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the course, there is a test consisting of 15 multiple choice questions, for which a pass mark of at least 80% is required. Learners can have as many attempts at the test as is needed at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter achieving a pass mark of 80%, learners will be able to download and print a RoSPA assured and CPD approved Virtual College certificate for their records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe driving for work training course should take 45 minutes to complete, but this depends on how quickly you absorb the training material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgress is recorded throughout by the Virtual College Learning Management System, meaning you can take as long as you need to work your way through the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this driving for work course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant to know more about Driving safely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a wide range of online courses including \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/workplace-health-safety-training-package\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Safety at Work Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/courses\/food-delivery-driver-training\"\u003eHome Deliveries for Food Businesses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/health-and-safety-at-work-training\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwareness of Heath and Safety at Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuch more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegislation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course covers elements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Road Traffic Act (1988).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dedicated pieces of legislation help employers, employees and anyone that drives to be aware of the hazards on the road and the risks of driving under the influence or with detrimental health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52087381623131,"sku":"01-HSX-01-078","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/driver-awareness-course-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1768993715","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/driver-awareness-course","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}