Defensive Driver Training (LGV & Cars)
IRST are providing clients with the best defensive driver training for LGV and car drivers; our service will help you stay safe whilst operating your vehicle. We are a long-established truck training provider, established in 1994 and we now have many years of experience in delivering the best car, LGV and truck defensive driver training in the UK.
What are the main elements of Defensive Driver Training?
- Plan your journey before setting off – utilise website and Sat Nav information to plan the best route avoiding, where possible, congestion and roadworks
- Remove any unnecessary loads – the extra weight increases fuel consumption
- Check tyre pressures regularly – under-inflated tyres are dangerous, wear out more quickly and increase fuel consumption
- Only start the engine when you want to drive – fuel is wasted when idling the engine
- Drive calmly – avoid harsh braking and acceleration. Pulling away too fast can use up to 60% more fuel
- Concentrate, observe, anticipate – to maintain a smooth driving style that avoids accidents and saves fuel
- Brakes to slow, gears to go – slow the vehicle using the brakes, engage the correct gear for your speed and by-pass all intermediate gears
- Don’t pump the accelerator – or rev the engine unnecessarily
- Switch off the engine in traffic jams
- Watch your speed – always travel at a safe speed according to the conditions. Remember the speed limit is a maximum, not a target
- Keep your distance – there should be at least a two second distance between you and the vehicle in front
- Monitor your vehicle for road worthiness – particularly tyres, brakes, steering and emissions
Why choose IRST for defensive driver training?
IRST are here to teach you everything we know and our team will use a hands-on approach to give you the greatest possible experience in performing these skills on your job. We will excel your expectations as we have the best possible driving instructors working tirelessly to guarantee you the most appropriate training.
We make sure each training session is perfect for those looking to learn on a budget. We pride ourselves on carrying out a service that is professional and capable of providing clients with enough knowledge, to make sure they keep their vehicle and their safety level as high as possible. If you go through a training session with us, we will show you how to improve and you will also receive a complete report on what you are doing wrong and how you can look into improving it.
Get in contact today for defensive LGV or car driver training with IRST
Our friendly team is more than happy to help you with a defensive driver training course. To book, call 01375 888 427 or email us,
