Brake has published guidance for employers with staff who drive for work on driver training and education, with support from Drivers Domain UK.

Educating drivers in safe driving behaviour can help improve a companies’ reputation, reduce costs, and benefit the business – as well as helping to prevent potentially catastrophic crashes.

With driver error a contributory factory in 72% of crashes in the UK, and at least a third of serious crashes on UK roads involving at-work drivers, encouraging and enabling safer driver behaviour is essential to road safety and safe business operations, says the road safety charity.

The report - Effective driver training and education in companies - gives practical advice and guidance alongside best practice company case studies.

The report includes guidance on:                                         

  • When training and education can and should be delivered, including after risk assessments
  • How to develop the attitudes and behaviours to have a positive impact on road safety
  • Practical guidance on using training and a range of educational interventions
  • Advice on key road safety education topics: targeting young drivers, drink and drugs, speed, and distracted driving

Dr Tom Fisher, Brake’s senior research and communications officer, said: “The training and education of drivers is an essential part of companies’ duty of care. By making sure that drivers have the necessary skills, and providing education to improve their attitudes and behaviours, companies can have a large impact on road safety – and their bottom line.

“Having a holistic approach to educating, raising awareness and training drivers has the greatest sustained impact.”

Rob Morgan, head of driver training at Drivers Domain UK, said:  "We are delighted to be supporting such a forward thinking, proactive road safety charity like Brake, who like us are passionate about improving the driving standards and road safety. This publication is essential reading for any employer serious about making a positive contribution to road safety in their business."

The report is available free of charge to all members of Brake Professional by visiting www.brakepro.org, and for £5 from the Brake shop at www.brake.org.uk/shop.

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