Course Details
- Course Code: OS-LV-E
- Mode of Delivery: Onsite
- Duration: 16 Hours
- Price: On Request
Defensive Driving Blacktop - Light Vehicle - English
Course Overview
The aim of the Light Vehicle Defensive Driving training is to equip the delegates with the necessary skills to be safer drivers, promote safe driving behaviour and eliminate the instances of motor vehicle crashes.
All Oil and Gas sector personnel required to drive light vehicles in the performance of their work.
- Valid Light Vehicle ROP License
- Minimum twenty-one years of age and maximum sixty years
- Fitness to work certificate for candidates above 50, issued by an approved clinic
- Three years of light vehicle driving experience
- HSE Passport
Successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by OPAL
Other Details
- How poor driver attitude and behaviour can lead to poor driving decisions
- Responsibilities of drivers and road users
- Factors that can affect concentration
- Reasons why a pre-journey vehicle check is required
- Conduct a pre-journey vehicle check
- Risks associated with different driving environments
- Elements of a journey
- Demonstrate safe driving at work
At the end of the training the candidate will be able to:
- Promote and develop a positive attitude towards driving and other road users
- Develop an understanding of the human factors in driving
- Develop an understanding of the role human behaviour plays in driving
- Consistently display low risk driving techniques in Light Vehicles
- Reliably demonstrate the use of creating adequate space and time
- Promote the development of intellectual driving skills
On-site Delivery