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KEEPING LEARNER DRIVERS SAFE! At the end of the day, we all want everyone to arrive home safely to their families & loved ones. Introducing LEARNER HOURS would make a meaningful difference in road safety & driver education. LEARN MORE www.learnerhours.com.au Australian innovation! #learnerdrivers #roadsafety #drivereducation

At the end of the day, we all want everyone to arrive home safely to their families & loved ones. I believe that introducing LEARNER HOURS could make a meaningful difference in road safety & driver education. LEARN MORE www.learnerhours.com.au Australian Innovation! #attheendoftheday #comehome #roadsafety #drivereducation

I am pleased to be speaking at this event below, my topic is; 'Look after your drivers before someone else does!' I will be talking all things training, including Driver Wellbeing and how to change the culture around, and the perception of, 'Driver Training.'

It is refreshing to see someone in the media, beyond road safety advocates, raising concerns about the quality of driver education provided to individuals on the roads. John MacDonald astutely questions the effectiveness of relying solely on penalties and median barriers to enhance road safety, proposing a shift towards comprehensive training to prepare drivers for real-world scenarios. Many within the driver education sector have expressed reservations about the deficiencies of our current Graduated Driver Licensing system, which places excessive emphasis on the final test rather than equipping new drivers with the essential skills for safe navigation in real-world road conditions. I wholeheartedly agree with the author's stance on this critical matter. It is imperative for the government to reevaluate our current Graduated Driver Licensing system and its impact on road safety. Rather than solely concentrating on test outcomes, we should prioritize a thorough review that reimagines the approach to driver training. I advocate for a holistic approach that focuses on cultivating the practical skills necessary to navigate diverse driving situations. By revising our driver training system to emphasise safety skills and real-world application, we can better prepare drivers to demonstrate responsibility and caution on the roads. Let's strive for a driver training system that not only assesses technical knowledge but also enhances decision-making capabilities, hazard perception, and defensive driving techniques. It is time to prioritise safety and equip drivers with the necessary skills to ensure their safety and that of others on the road, rather than simply reacting to the distressing road toll during each holiday period. Simeon Brown, Simon Court, Greg Murphy, Mark Revill-Johnson, Matthew Campbell #RoadSafety #DriverTraining #GraduatedDriverLicensing #SafetyFirst #GovernmentReview https://lnkd.in/gKYFVU6B

Did you know that a staggering 25% of all road traffic collisions in the UK involve someone who was driving for work? As a specialist corporate driver training company, it's our mission to change this statistic. 📉 Investing in comprehensive driver training not only ensures the safety of your employees but also minimises the risk to your business. Let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone. Contact us today to learn more about how our training programs can benefit your organisation. #CorporateSafety #DriverTraining #FleetMentor #FleetRiskManagement #ExpertiseInMotion

🚛💼 Calling all Canadian commercial drivers! Ready to turbocharge your skills and stay ahead of the curve? Valley WorkSafe's got just the ticket with our Commercial Driver Training Program Bundle! This power-packed bundle includes everything you need to ace the road: from mastering hours of service regulations to honing your defensive driving techniques. 🏎️💨 With our online courses, you'll gain invaluable insights into duty statuses, driver and carrier obligations, log requirements, and more. By the time you've completed the bundle, you'll be driving with confidence and compliance, ensuring safety for yourself and others on the road. Don't let uncertainty steer you off course—join us and take the wheel of your career today! Visit our website to learn more and enroll: https://lnkd.in/e6FT9qdk 🌟 #CommercialDriving #HoursOfService #DriverTraining #SafetyFirst #CommercialVehicleSafety #DriverEducation #OnlineLearning #TrafficSafety #FatigueManagement #CanadianRegulations #TransportationIndustry #ProfessionalDrivers #WorkplaceSafety #OccupationalHealth #ComplianceTraining #RoadSafety #SafetyCulture #DrivingResponsibly #SafetyAwareness

Did you know that a staggering 25% of all road traffic collisions in the UK involve someone who was driving for work? As a specialist corporate driver training company, it's our mission to change this statistic. 📉 Investing in comprehensive driver training not only ensures the safety of your employees but also minimises the risk to your business. Let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone. Contact us today to learn more about how our training programs can benefit your organisation. #CorporateSafety #DriverTraining #FleetMentor #FleetRiskManagement #ExpertiseInMotion

Did you know that a staggering 25% of all road traffic collisions in the UK involve someone who was driving for work? As a specialist corporate driver training company, it's our mission to change this statistic. 📉 Investing in comprehensive driver training not only ensures the safety of your employees but also minimises the risk to your business. Let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone. Contact us today to learn more about how our training programs can benefit your organisation. #CorporateSafety #DriverTraining #FleetMentor #FleetRiskManagement #ExpertiseInMotion

Catch up on the training from the previous year! Last year, in collaboration with Transpordiamet - Estonian Transport Administration, we conducted 6 training sessions across Estonia. Our primary focus was on enhancing road safety for postal couriers. Following each training, we distributed a questionnaire to participants, seeking insights on how to improve their current routes' safety. We were thrilled to receive a total of 119 responses, with a surprising 68% reflecting on their own actions. While it's often easy to blame others, genuine impact starts with self-reflection. Key topics highlighted during these sessions included: ·      Engagement in extracurricular activities while driving ·      Adherence to speed limits ·      Proper usage of safety equipment ·      Maintaining focus and concentration while driving ·      Correct driving techniques ·      Strategies to prevent driver fatigue ·      Importance of regular vehicle inspections It's essential to continuously address these aspects to ensure safer roads and better driving practices. Let's work together towards a safer and more responsible driving culture. #RoadSafety #Training

National Driving Instructor Day - March 16, 2024 March 16th marks an important day for our profession - Driving Instructor Day. This annual celebration recognizes the critical role that Driving Instructors play in preparing the next generation of safe, responsible drivers. Though formal instruction is a relatively modern development, our impact traces back over a century. France pioneered licensing in 1899, with other nations soon following suit. As these new requirements created demand, instructors emerged to ensure drivers had the skills to not only pass their driving test, but to drive safely for a lifetime. It was not until 2022, however, that our profession gained formal recognition with the first Driving Instructor Day. The responsibilities that Driving Instructors shoulder are profound. They must equip students with the rules of the road, defensive techniques, and hazard awareness needed to operate powerful machines safely. Driving Instructors literally put their lives in the hands of these new drivers, well before they are fully qualified. However, meaningful practice is essential to developing competent drivers. Through the lessons they provide Driving Instructors promote lifelong safe habits as they work to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety one student at a time. On this Driving Instructor Day, let us celebrate the difference driving Instructors make for our students and communities as they work diligently to prepare the next generation of safe, skilled drivers!