LCV/minibus training

1/2 day and 1 day (not CPC approved)

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This is a specific course aimed at providing minibus, or light commercial vehicle drivers, the means by which they can substantially reduce their vulnerability to preventable driving 'incidents'.

It has been developed by IAM Drive & Survive to:

• Help employers comply with duty of care for drivers
• Meet health and safety obligations
• Reduce driver vulnerability
• Help keep drivers and passengers and vehicles safer on the road
• Demonstrate a commitment to road safety
• Promote a more professional approach to passenger safety
• Help develop a better standard of driver
• Reduce accidents / incidents and ultimately costs
• Control and/or reduce insurance premiums
• Help with brand / image protection
• Keeping the 'clean van' image – as the most expensive accident is the first one, when the commercial vehicle is perceived as no longer being new
• Help the driver deal with distractions (ie minibus passengers)

About the course

Considerable emphasis will be given to the need for constant observation and the problems associated with restricted vision when driving a van or minibus, in particular at angled junctions and in reversing situations.

This course also provides a safe learning environment that allows the participant to:

• Develop techniques for avoiding problems whilst parking and low speed manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Optimise the use of mirrors to overcome vision restrictions associated with certain vehicles
• Understand load weight and weight distribution considerations, in respect of safe and effective braking, steering and cornering
• Consider vehicle dimensions, in respect of the proximity of other road users and inanimate objects that might cause vehicle damage

For more details about our mini bus and LCV training course, or any of the products in 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