Defensive Driving (Train the Trainer)
The PIMS Defensive Driving Train the Trainer course is designed for professionals responsible for teaching drivers how to recognise road hazards, reduce driving risks and adopt safer driving behaviours. The pro...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Defensive Driving Train the Trainer course is designed for professionals responsible for teaching drivers how to recognise road hazards, reduce driving risks and adopt safer driving behaviours. The programme combines defensive-driving principles with the instructional techniques required to deliver effective driver-safety training.
Participants study driver behaviour, hazard perception, collision avoidance, vehicle safety, traffic responsibilities and defensive-driving techniques while developing presentation, coaching, classroom-management and learner-assessment skills.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Defensive Driving
- Principles of Safe and Defensive Driving
- Driver Attitudes and Behaviour
- Human Factors Affecting Driving Performance
- Traffic Rules and Road-Safety Responsibilities
- Hazard Recognition and Anticipation
- Risk Assessment While Driving
- Safe Following Distance
- Speed and Space Management
- Collision-Avoidance Techniques
- Driving in Adverse Weather and Road Conditions
- Vehicle Safety Checks and Maintenance
- Journey Planning
- Adult-Learning Principles
- Defensive-Driving Training Design
- Instructional and Presentation Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Practical Driver Coaching
- Learner Evaluation and Feedback
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Train the Trainer course is suitable for driving instructors, defensive-driving trainers, Fleet Managers, transport supervisors, road-safety personnel, HSE professionals, corporate trainers, driver assessors and professionals responsible for fleet safety.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, participants should be better prepared to:
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of defensive-driving principles
- Recognise common driving hazards and risky behaviours
- Apply practical collision-avoidance techniques
- Improve driver hazard-perception and risk-management skills
- Understand vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
- Design structured defensive-driving training sessions
- Improve instructional, coaching and presentation skills
- Assess driver performance and provide constructive feedback
- Support improved road-safety performance within organisational fleets
Assessment & Evaluation
The PIMS Defensive Driving Train the Trainer assessment consists of three main components:
- Written Examination
- Questions covering defensive-driving principles, road-safety responsibilities, hazard recognition and instructional techniques.
- Practical Driving Assessment
- Learners demonstrate hazard recognition, defensive-driving techniques and safe vehicle operation.
- Training Demonstration
- Learners conduct a simulated defensive-driving training session to demonstrate instructional, communication and classroom-management skills.
Successful completion of all required assessment components is necessary to complete the programme.
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