Van Driver Safety Course

Drive Smart. Drive Safe. Get certified in just 60 Minutes.

This fully online, CPD-accredited course is designed for anyone who drives a van for work. It helps ensure your drivers understand how to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly, a key legal requirement for employers.

Each year in the UK, around 147 lives are lost due to tailgating — a preventable and dangerous driving habit. This type of behaviour has no place in your business. In fact, Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) were involved in 2,835 fatal or serious collisions in 2021 — a 12% increase compared to 2012, according to Brake.

To reduce risk and improve safety, it’s essential that all van drivers are familiar with key best practices and regulations. These include:

• Understanding van-specific speed limits
• Managing fatigue and supporting mental wellbeing
• Practising safe driving techniques
• Knowing where to park legally and safely
• Identifying vehicle defects before they become hazards

Providing your team with the Echo3 Van Driver Safety Course supports safer driving and delivers real business benefits:

• Reduced accident rates and vehicle downtime
• Improved compliance with health & safety obligations
• Enhanced company reputation and professionalism

The course features engaging video content and is accessible 100% online. Upon successful completion, each participant receives an Echo3 Van Safety certificate — ideal for keeping your training records up to date.

Van Safety Course Content

Unit 1 – Responsibilities

This first unit covers key topics essential to safe and legal driving, including an introduction to the role of the driver, legal requirements, road signs and signals, speed limits, the impact of alcohol and drugs, distracted driving, vehicle roadworthiness, and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Unit 2 – Vehicle Pre-checks

Focuses on the importance of conducting thorough checks before driving, including external inspections, tyre condition, driver seat adjustments, lights functionality, and the correct procedure for reporting any defects.

Unit 3 – Driving Skills & Behaviours

Explores the key factors that influence driving performance, including the traits of both good and bad drivers, the importance of being fit to drive, correct breakdown and accident response procedures, how to report accidents, and techniques for driving more economically.

Unit 4 – Delivery Skills & Behaviours

Covers essential best practices for safe and efficient deliveries, including how to properly secure loads, understanding vehicle weight limits, safe parking and stopping procedures, correct lifting techniques, and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Unit 5 – Quiz

The course concludes with a 15-question multiple-choice quiz. To receive your Van Safety certification, you’ll need to score 80% or higher. Don’t worry—if needed, you can retake the quiz until you pass.

Van Driver Safety Course

Drive Smart. Drive Safe. Get certified in just 60 Minutes.

This fully online, CPD-accredited course is designed for anyone who drives a van for work. It helps ensure your drivers understand how to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly, a key legal requirement for employers.

Each year in the UK, around 147 lives are lost due to tailgating — a preventable and dangerous driving habit. This type of behaviour has no place in your business. In fact, Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) were involved in 2,835 fatal or serious collisions in 2021 — a 12% increase compared to 2012, according to Brake.

To reduce risk and improve safety, it’s essential that all van drivers are familiar with key best practices and regulations. These include:

• Understanding van-specific speed limits
• Managing fatigue and supporting mental wellbeing
• Practising safe driving techniques
• Knowing where to park legally and safely
• Identifying vehicle defects before they become hazards

Providing your team with the Echo3 Van Driver Safety Course supports safer driving and delivers real business benefits:

• Reduced accident rates and vehicle downtime
• Improved compliance with health & safety obligations
• Enhanced company reputation and professionalism

The course features engaging video content and is accessible 100% online. Upon successful completion, each participant receives an Echo3 Van Safety certificate — ideal for keeping your training records up to date.

Van Safety Course Content

Unit 1 – Responsibilities

This first unit covers key topics essential to safe and legal driving, including an introduction to the role of the driver, legal requirements, road signs and signals, speed limits, the impact of alcohol and drugs, distracted driving, vehicle roadworthiness, and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Unit 2 – Vehicle Pre-checks

Focuses on the importance of conducting thorough checks before driving, including external inspections, tyre condition, driver seat adjustments, lights functionality, and the correct procedure for reporting any defects.

Unit 3 – Driving Skills & Behaviours

Explores the key factors that influence driving performance, including the traits of both good and bad drivers, the importance of being fit to drive, correct breakdown and accident response procedures, how to report accidents, and techniques for driving more economically.

Unit 4 – Delivery Skills & Behaviours

Covers essential best practices for safe and efficient deliveries, including how to properly secure loads, understanding vehicle weight limits, safe parking and stopping procedures, correct lifting techniques, and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Unit 5 – Quiz

The course concludes with a 15-question multiple-choice quiz. To receive your Van Safety certification, you’ll need to score 80% or higher. Don’t worry—if needed, you can retake the quiz until you pass.