Upon completion of the Van Safety course learners will;
1. Understand Legal Requirements. Drivers will know their responsibilities in respect to driving regulations. This includes van maintenance, pre-use checks, speed limits, secure loading, van overloading, road signs and parking.
2. Develop Hazard Awareness. Drivers will understand the ways roads become more dangerous and know how to react according. For example, tailgating, speeding and poor weather conditions.
3. Know Van Maintenance Requirements. Learners will understand the importance of conducting regular van safety inspections.
4. Overloading Rules. Learners will know how to check the weight limits of their vehicle. And the potential consequences of overloading their vehicle.
5. Driver Health and Well-being. Participants gain an awareness of best-practices with regards to lifting parcels, reducing fatigue and reducing stress while driving. We also cover positive ways to improve general well-being. This way van drivers can remain in a safe state for driving both physically and mentally.
6. Economical Driving. Learner will understand how to drive in a fuel efficient way to reduce fuel consumption and save money.