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Highfield Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (International)

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Course Overview

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Defensive Driving (International) is a professional driver safety qualification accredited by Highfield International. This course is designed for individuals who drive as part of their job and for companies that want to reduce accidents, improve driver behaviour, and lower fleet operating costs.

The training focuses on improving hazard awareness, driver behaviour, decision-making skills, and safe driving techniques in real workplace driving environments. It combines classroom training with practical driving sessions to ensure participants can apply defensive driving techniques safely and confidently.

This qualification is also suitable for organizations operating in high-risk sectors such as logistics, construction, and oil & gas where higher driver safety standards are required.

Key Takeaways

Participants will learn how to:

  1. Recognize risks in different driving environments
  2. Understand the main causes of workplace driving accidents
  3. Identify factors that lead to poor driving decisions
  4. Conduct effective pre-journey vehicle checks
  5. Improve hazard awareness and observation skills
  6. Apply safe driving techniques in real road situations
  7. Improve low-speed manoeuvring and vehicle control
  8. Drive safely in adverse weather conditions
  9. Reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs
  10. Respond safely during emergency situations

Course Outline

Introduction to Defensive Driving + +
Understanding the importance of defensive driving in the workplace.
Road Traffic Systems and Road Rules + +
Understanding the need for traffic rules and safe driving practices.
Driver Behaviour and Human Factors + +
Understanding how behaviour affects driving safety.
Speed, Fatigue, and Driver Distractions + +
Understanding the main causes of road accidents.
Hazard Awareness and Risk Management + +
Learning how to identify and manage road risks.
Safe Systems of Vehicle Control + +
Learning defensive driving techniques and safe vehicle control.
Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions + +
Understanding how to drive safely in difficult weather.
Low-Speed Manoeuvring + +
Improving vehicle control in low-speed situations.
Emergency Awareness and Response + +
Learning how to respond safely during emergency situations.
Practical Defensive Driving Training + +
Applying defensive driving skills in real road situations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  1. Company drivers
  2. Fleet drivers
  3. Employees who drive for work
  4. Logistics and transport companies
  5. Construction company drivers
  6. Fleet supervisors and safety officers
  7. New drivers
  8. Anyone who wants to improve driving safety
Categories: Driver Safety
Duration: 1 Day
Mode: In-Class/LMS
Certificate Validity: 3 Years

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