RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (Regulated Award)
The RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (Regulated Award) is a half-day qualification designed to address a critical issue: road collisions. Every day road collisions result in countless injuries and fatalities. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles for your organisation, or are an individual driver, this course is dedicated to keeping you, your team and other road users safer while reducing costs.
This comprehensive defensive driving course equips participants with effective approaches to identify and mitigate road hazards. It instils defensive driving techniques that are applicable to various road settings including towns, countryside and motorways.
Delivery Methods:
Open course delivery
In-house prices are availalble upon request
Duration:
Half day (per participant)
What does the RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving Course (Regulated Award) cover?
The RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (Regulated Award) course covers the following key areas:
Human factors and driver behaviour: Understanding the role of human factors and driver behaviour in managing occupational road risk
Importance of planning: Participants learn the significance of planning to enhance safety while driving
Safe driving behaviour: Demonstrating safe driving behaviour in all driving environments including urban, rural and motorway settings
Pre-journey checks: Understanding the importance of conducting pre-journey checks to reduce occupational road risk
Driver and vehicle audits: Learning how to conduct pre-journey driver and vehicle audits for comprehensive safety.
Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Enhanced risk awareness:
Participants will be more aware of road risks and better equipped to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Safe decision making:
Gain the ability to make safer decisions while driving, helping to keep the driver and other road users safe from harm.
Proactive risk reduction:
Defensive driving principles and techniques acquired during the course will enable participants to proactively reduce risks on the road.
Cost reduction:
Implementing safer driving practices will lead to cost reduction, benefiting both individuals and organisations.
Self-awareness:
Participants will develop self-awareness of their driving behaviours and be more adept at managing their responses to the actions of other drivers.
Crisis management:
The course will demonstrate effective crisis management strategies to help participants manage unexpected road situations.
Benefits of the course:
For employers
- Safer operations: Employers can expect safer and more efficient operations, leading to reduced accidents and incidents involving their fleet
- Reduced costs: By encouraging defensive driving employers can experience significant cost reductions, particularly in terms of fuel efficiency and accident prevention
- Improved workforce safety: The course instils a culture of safety within the workforce, enhancing employee wellbeing and reducing the likelihood of workplace incidents.
For delegates
- Self-awareness and behaviour management: Delegates will gain the ability to recognise their own driving behaviours and learn how to manage their responses to the behaviours of other road users
- Defensive driving techniques: Delegates will develop practical defensive driving techniques and coping strategies. These skills are invaluable in helping them minimise the risks they encounter on the road.
For employers
- Safer Operations: Employers can expect safer and more efficient operations, leading to reduced accidents and incidents involving their fleet
- Reduced costs: By encouraging defensive driving employers can experience significant cost reductions, particularly in terms of fuel efficiency and accident prevention
- Improved workforce safety: The course instils a culture of safety within the workforce, enhancing employee wellbeing and reducing the likelihood of workplace incidents.
For delegates
- Self-awareness and behaviour management: Delegates will gain the ability to recognise their own driving behaviours and learn how to manage their responses to the behaviours of other road users
- Defensive driving techniques: Delegates will develop practical defensive driving techniques and coping strategies. These skills are invaluable in helping them minimise the risks they encounter on the road.
This course is tailored to meet your needs if:
The Defensive driving course is tailored to meet your needs if:
✓ Ideal for professionals: This course is well-suited for individuals who rely on driving as a fundamental part of their profession. Whether you're a professional driver, a sales representative, or any occupation that involves significant time on the road this course is designed to enhance your driving skills and safety
✓ Fleet managers: For organisations managing vehicle fleets this course is essential. Fleet managers, supervisors and safety officers can benefit from the knowledge and principles taught in this programme to ensure the safety of their drivers and reduce the risk of accidents
✓ All road users: Ultimately this course benefits not only the participants but all road users. By promoting safer driving practices, it contributes to the overall safety of roads and motorways, making our roads a safer place for everyone.
Why choose the RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (Regulated Award)?
The RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving stands out for several reasons:
Prioritising road safety:
This course is the top choice for individuals and employers who place road safety as paramount concern, ensuring the wellbeing of all road users
Equipped for safe driving:
The training goes beyond standard road rules, offering in-depth insights into defensive driving techniques, crisis management and risk assessment
Risk management:
Learn how to manage risks effectively to the benefit of individual drivers and organisations with fleets
Safer road environment:
The course promotes responsible and considerate driving practices, helping to make the roads safer for all road users
Personal and professional development:
Develop personal and professional growth to enhance your own life and the organisation you represent.
Enrol in the RoSPA Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving Course and equip yourself with life-saving skills. Enhance your driving knowledge, reduce risks and secure your RoSPA Academy Certificate. Join us in making the roads safer for everyone.
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This qualification is awarded by RoSPA Qualifications and is regulated by Ofqual. It sits on the Ofqual
Register of Qualifications.