Commercial Vehicle/Mini Bus Training and Education

Overview

This specialised training course is designed to boost driver confidence and ensure the safety of passengers in commercial vehicles or minibuses. The course focuses on understanding and managing the unique size and handling dynamics of these vehicles, while enhancing driver awareness, forward planning, and hazard perception. The program includes a brief classroom session to cover essential theory, followed by a practical, on-road driving component. Each participant will receive a written evaluation upon completing the course.

The training begins with a classroom-based theory session, covering legal obligations, load restraint principles, and vehicle selection. This is followed by a hands-on practical session at the vehicle, where participants will apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to safely secure and transport loads, protecting both personnel and assets.

Course Topics:

Pre-Trip Inspection and Safety Checks

Step-by-step guide to inspecting the vehicle and conducting essential safety checks before starting a journey.

Driver Awareness and Focus Management

Techniques for managing distractions, staying alert, and maintaining focus while driving

Mastering Vehicle Handling and Control

Understanding the vehicle’s handling characteristics, including turning, cornering, and safe lane-changing techniques.

Developing Practical Driving Skills

Hands-on training in reversing into spaces, familiarising with the vehicle's interior controls, and mastering braking, following distance, and safe stopping practices.

On-Road Training and Real-Time Driving Analysis

Applying skills through commentary driving, where decisions are analysed in real-time to enhance awareness and technique.

Driver Evaluation and Personalised Feedback

Final assessment of driving performance, with detailed feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.