UK Road Familiarisation
This vehicle and road familiarsation course has been designed to meet the needs of people either visiting or planning to work in the UK. The course provides a safe environment in which to experience a variety of road types and traffic conditions.
It will also provide an assessment of a drivers' familiarsation of driving in the UK and identify any further training needs.
Who will benefit?
- companies in support of their road risk strategy and welfare practices for employees new to UK driving
- individuals who are new to UK driving and wish to improve confidence and familiarity
Objectives:
- to allow practical experience in a right-hand drive vehicle
- to provide knowledge of the variety of UK roads
- familiarise with UK traffic conditions
What's covered?
- the Highway Code, UK traffic regulations
- what to do in an accident
- pre-drive vehicle checks along with familiarisation of a right-hand drive vehicle
- UK traffic conditions and features - such as junctions and roundabouts
- driving on a variety of road types, in different traffic conditions
- awareness of general defensive driving principles and techniques
- any recommendations for further training requirements where appropriate
- debrief, assessment report and certificate
