driver awareness training course

Driver Awareness Training

These IIRSM-approved Driver Awareness Training courses teach safe driving practices to reduce the risk of accidents and non-compliance.

Courses are designed to address specific hazards, such as distractions or speeding. Depending on the version, trainees will learn proven techniques for maintaining focus or safe speeds in different driving conditions. Occupational drivers will be better equipped to operate vehicles safely, avoid accidents and comply with road traffic laws.

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Fully online assessment
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Approved by IIRSM

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Developed by health and safety professionals

Driver Awareness Training Course Certification
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£25.00 +VAT

Discounts  for bulk purchases

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Course Details

Approval body IIRSM
Format Fully online
Assessment Multiple choice
Certification Same-day digital certificate
Certificate Valid For 3 years

Suitable For

Commercial Drivers

Delivery Personnel

Field Service Technicians

Utility Workers

Corporate Fleet Drivers

Construction Workers

Course Content

The contents of the course programme vary depending on the version purchased.

What You Will Learn

Safe driving techniques

How to identify and avoid distractions while driving

How speed and speed control affect road safety

How road conditions determine safe driving speeds

Available in 13 Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:

French

Dutch

German

Italian

Spanish

Polish

Course Approval Body

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Approved by IIRSM

This Driver Safety Awareness course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).

The course certificate includes:

  • User name
  • Company name
  • Course name
  • Completion date
  • Expiry date
  • Approval body

An IIRSM-approved driver awareness course online certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate for this driver awareness course.

The end-of-course test is:

  • Fully online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

Driver Awareness Training Course Certification

Customer Feedback

Why Is Driver Awareness Training Important?

Even minor road incidents can result in significant costs for employers. Vehicle damage, increased insurance premiums and accident claims quickly add up. In more serious cases, injuries or fatalities can lead to devastating legal and reputational consequences.

Occupational drivers spend long hours on the road, so are more exposed to risks such as distraction and speeding. Our driving safety awareness courses help learners recognise these hazards, maintain focus and control speed across a range of conditions.

Providing this training supports legal compliance, improves safety outcomes and protects your organisation from avoidable incidents, costs and claims.

About Driver Awareness Courses

For occupational drivers, a minor lapse in judgment can cause a major accident. Trainees who complete these online driver awareness courses will recognise the vital need to concentrate and maintain safe speeds while driving. Safe driving awareness training also reinforces practices that reduce accident risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Driver Awareness courses promote safer, more responsible driving to reduce the risk of accidents and non-compliance. Two course versions are available, each focused on a key risk area: distractions or speeding.

These courses are designed for occupational drivers who need a greater understanding of road safety. However, any driver can benefit. Training raises awareness of key risks and promotes safer behaviours behind the wheel to help prevent collisions and driving offences.

Yes. Our driver awareness courses are delivered fully online. Each course features visual content and interactive tests that can be completed at your own pace on any internet-connected device.

These courses are designed for individuals who are eligible to drive in the UK, meaning the course is only suitable for those aged 17 or older.

Our training consists of two separate courses, each focused on a specific risk area:

  • Driver Awareness – Speed: Explains how speed affects hazard perception and reduces reaction time. Includes practical techniques for maintaining safe speeds in different driving conditions.
  • Driver Awareness – Distractions: Covers the dangers of distracted or fatigued driving and provides guidance on how to stay focused and minimise avoidable risks.

The training is divided into two courses: speed and distractions. Each course is priced at £25.00 +VAT for an individual user. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

Training certificates are valid for three years. After this, it’s necessary to retake the course to renew your certification and update your knowledge.

Yes. You can purchase our courses as-is or request a bespoke version tailored to your organisation. Bespoke training can be developed from scratch using your internal content and requirements, or assembled by combining existing modules.

Contact us or speak to your account manager for more information.

While Driver Awareness Training isn’t legally mandated by name, employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to protect staff from harm, including from risks associated with occupational driving.

Any employee who drives for work-related purposes must receive adequate training on road safety and risk management.

Yes. This training is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).

Yes. This Driver Safety Awareness course includes a fully online multiple-choice assessment. A score of 80% is required to pass and receive the digital certificate.

The course supports professional development by helping drivers build greater awareness of key risks, such as distraction and speeding. It encourages safer, more consistent driving habits and reinforces best practices on the road.

You can only complete the course once. If you’d like to repeat the course, you’ll need to purchase it again.

Driver Awareness courses help users recognise common driving risks and adopt safer behaviours. This reduces the likelihood of accidents, supports legal compliance, and helps employers avoid costs, claims and reputational damage.

No. This awareness course for drivers is fully online. It does not include any practical or in-vehicle training. It raises awareness and develops knowledge through digital content and structured assessment.

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