Confined space manoeuvring

1/2 day and 1 day

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Confined space manoeuvring has been developed by IAM Drive & Survive to help improve drivers' hazard and risk management skills – which are vital when manoeuvring in restricted areas.

With particular reference to low speed manoeuvring and shunting, the primary objective of this course is to reduce the participants' vulnerability to driving-related incidents, as well as reducing the associated liability of the employer.

In addition to this, other benefits of the training include:

• Helping reduce driver stress levels
• Enabling drivers to think, look and plan ahead
• Reducing costs associated with low speed manoeuvring
• Limiting wear and tear on vehicles
• Assisting drivers to develop skills to accurately judge the dimensions of their vehicles.
• Helping drivers develop sound planning and decision-making skills
• Avoiding unknown or unreported damage
• Reducing third party claims for injury / damage
• Better control of insurance premiums
• Reducing number of minor incidents

About the course

The course will provide drivers with the strategies necessary to address typical problems associated with low speed manoeuvring and shunting in confined spaces.

Drivers will be given the opportunity to participate in on-site manoeuvring exercises for articulated and rigid vehicles, allowing them to put the theory into practise. This exercise will also enable drivers to learn the correct use of signals between themselves and a guide, whilst manoeuvring in a confined space.

If applicable, the trainer will also observe the driver uncoupling and coupling the trailer and assess whether this is performed in a safe and systematic manner - providing relevant feedback and guidance where required.

Upon completion of the course the driver will be given the opportunity for a full debrief – and complete a specific report designed for Confined space manoeuvring.

For more details about our confined space manoeuvring course, our full range of driver assessment and learning programmes, including our CPC courses, call 0870 120 2910 or send us your enquiry by clicking HERE

Why choose IAM Drive & Survive?

The IAM Drive & Survive is a leading commercial driver risk management provider and part of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists), a leading road safety charity with the sole aim of improving road safety for all. IAM Drive & Survive is here to work with you to reduce incidents, minimise costs and look after your drivers.

By adopting a risk management programme with IAM Drive & Survive, we can help you take the necessary steps to comply with your duty of care towards your drivers, adhere to the latest health and safety legislation and help reduce your vehicle-related costs.

We have a range of products available to help give you and employees who drive on behalf of your organisation the skills and tools they need to do their jobs safely, effectively and efficiently.

We also offer a full driver risk management service tailored to your specific needs and have developed a clear, cost-effective three step process.

1. Fully assess your occupational driver risk in the following ways:

• review/develop your driving at work policy
• assess the individual risk for each driver
• validate each driver’s licence
• help you manage your ‘grey fleet’ (any driver using privately owned or hired vehicle for business)

2. Identify areas for development

Through a comprehensive suite of driver training tools, from online driver assessment, e-learning modules, seminar training to practical on-road accompanied training with professional advanced driving instructors, IAM Drive & Survive can tailor individual solutions for each of your drivers needs.

3. Deliver tailored development plans

To find out more about how the IAM can help you and people who drive on behalf of your organisation, or to arrange a free audit of your driving at work policy and procedures please contact us, we’d be delighted to help. To find out more contact the team on 0870 120 2910 or email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it