Employers urged to focus on the fatal five road risks

Businesses monitoring driver behaviour of grey, company car or commercial vehicle fleets can now direct high-risk drivers to five new virtual live or classroom workshops to address primary causes.

The interactive range of workshops from TTC also includes a ‘Young Driver’ course aimed at people under the age of 24 either in employment or education.

Designed for businesses that proactively employ telematics to improve driver performance, including TTC’s Continuum, the courses move away from conventional driver training to offer fast-paced, thought-provoking sessions focusing on either Speed Management, Driver Distractions, Driver Impairment and Driver Fatigue, says TTC.

The Young Driver session brings together the greatest road risks covered by each of the four individual workshops but adds ‘Seat Belt Use’ to its agenda, ensuring the fatal five offences that are the most common causes of serious road collisions are addressed.

Andy Wheeler, training product manager at TTC, said: “Our interactive workshops will enable fleet managers and businesses operating fleets to swiftly act on prioritised driver training needs, helping them to meet duty of care obligations and improve road risk management.

“Importantly, the new range includes training specifically for young drivers – those under the age of 24.

“Whilst new driving licence regulations are being proposed to reduce fatalities among young drivers, there will be exemptions such as driving for work.

“Employers, therefore, have a duty of care to ensure that young adults on their fleet are equipped with the understanding of what the risks are and how to avoid them.”

The TTC courses can be taken in-person by companies for a maximum of 16 drivers. Alternatively, the courses can be taken in the virtual live classroom with up to 12 attendees.