Workshop on Defensive Driving for Truck Drivers

Defensive driving revolves around anticipating and being prepared for what other drivers might do on the road and how changing road conditions would affect the way trucks operate.

Defensive driving is one of the most effective ways organizations can reduce Drivers’ injuries, Truck damages and death on the highways. Vehicle collisions are the leading cause of occupational injury.

Weighing those costs, many companies have opted to invest in defensive-driving training for their Truck Drivers as a way to help reduce organizational losses due to accidents on the highways.

Because defensive driving involves techniques for driving more smoothly, there’s also less wear and tear on Truck engines and brakes, less chance of Drivers’ injuries, and less product damage.

This defensive driving training for truck drivers will empower the truck driver with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them commit to safety and excellence in truck driving.

For Whom

This program is designed for Truck drivers charged with the transportation of hydrocarbon products, dairy products, timber and general consumables using trucks. New and experienced truck drivers will benefit from this program.

Learning objectives

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Inspect and identify cab controls and gauges, power train, brake, steering and various engine control components.
• Develop good work ethic appropriate to the truck driving industry.
• Develop skills and knowledge of the safety factors unique to the truck driving industry
• Acquire Key defensive driving skills and safety maneuvers to avoid collisions and violations of driving rules and regulations
• Acquire defensive driving skills for preventing fatalities, injuries, and property damage
• Manage driving fatigue/stress as it affects operating a large truck
• Develop skills for proper vehicle maintenance and inspection
• Deal with uncontrollable driving conditions/hazards
• Safeguard their company’s reputation through safe-driving behaviors