We offer a large range of courses that will benefit businesses of all sizes who employ staff that are required to drive as a part or their job.
Click on the courses of interest to open a description of that course.
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 Driver Awareness |
Driver Awareness
How safe are your drivers?
One in three road crashes involve a vehicle being driven for work
95% of all accidents are caused due to human error
MK Driver Training could improve the safety of your work force as well as saving your company money.
In completion of our driver training the aim of the sessions is to enable drivers to:
- Anticipate potential hazards earlier
- Develop improved and prolonged concentration skills
- Improve the control of your vehicles
- Maximise safety margins without impeding progress
- Enhance all round observations skills
- Minimise wear, tear and fuel costs
Your organisation will benefit from:
- Reduced frequency of accidents and accident repairs
- Lower Insurance cost as result of fewer claims
- Fewer vehicles down time for maintenance and repair
- Saving on fuel, tyres and spares
- Improved company image from greater care, less inconvenience to you and other individuals
All participants who attend courses will be provided with a detailed driving report and a Certificate.
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| Advanced Level Courses |
Advanced Level Courses
This is a two day advanced driving course to enable participants to pass the IAM or RoSPA advanced driving test. These courses are recommended for an individual just wanting to pass an Advanced Driving Test or for members of staff who cover high mileage, both tests are about 90 minutes long.
They include: Theory session, practical coaching and ongoing assessment.
The IAM test once passed you will be expected to maintain the high level you have attained a re-test is optional at your discretion.
Successful RoSPA candidates will be awarded either a Gold, silver, or bronze award.
Gold Award.
You will be expected to re-take your free test in three years time
Silver Award.
You will be expected to re-take your free test in two years time.
Bronze Award. You will be expected to re-take your free test in one year?s time.
- Reduce insurance costs
- Prestigious recognised qualification
- Improve your Company Image
- Give Better self esteem
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| UK Familiarisation |
UK Famiarisation
This vehicle and road familiarsation course has been designed to meet the needs of people either visiting or planning to work in the UK. The course provides a safe environment in which to experience a variety of road types and traffic conditions.
It will also provide an assessment of a drivers' familiarsation of driving in the UK and identify any further training needs. Those who are unused to driving in the UK will be better able to avoid an accident and navigate safely and confidently following this familiarisation training.
Who should attend?
Employees visiting the UK from abroad, or new residents to the UK.
What will they learn?
The basic principles of driving on British roads and an overview of the Highway Code.
Course content includes
- The laws governing driving on British roads
- Road signs and markings
- Signals at roundabouts and crossings
- Negotiating box junctions and traffic light crossings
- Motorway driving
- General defensive driving principles and techniques
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| Post Accident |
Post Accident
A one day defensive driving course designed to reduce post accident stress and rebuild a drivers confidence.
To review the incident, and establish the following:
- Actions taken by the driver
- Actions taken by the third parties
- Was the accident preventable
- Agree areas for training
- Follow up on-road coaching as required.
- Keep your staff following trauma
- Duty of care
- Re-establish confidence
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| Minibus Training |
MK Driver Training can offer a full package of Minibus Training, tailored to suit your requirements.
Any driver who passed their car test prior to 1997 can drive a minibus.
Very few of these, however, have been specifically trained in the different
skills and techniques required when driving a larger vehicle potentially endangering
their passengers. If you’re
looking to source independent help to give you that assurance, you’ll find our
Minibus Training fits the bill exactly.
Benefits to you and your company
- Improved driver awareness, confidence and skill
- Promotes a professional approach to passenger safety
- Enhances customer relations and your reputation
- Demonstrates a commitment to road safety
- Giving drivers the confidence and skills to carry their passengers safely and
securely
Preparing drivers for the responsibility of carrying passengers, and driving a vehicle that is, perhaps, significantly larger than they are familiar with, this course focuses specifically on building confidence and competence – and developing awareness of the relevant safety issues.
Whose vehicle – and where does training take place?
Minimising disruption to work and reducing your employees’ travelling time, training can usually be held at any UK location, by arrangement, using the participant’s own or allocated company vehicle.
Please note: the vehicle in which training is to take place must be legally roadworthy and fully insured, including cover for any additional driver that participants invite to share their session.
Training is delivered by a fully qualified, DSA approved Fleet Driver trainer.
Course content & agenda
The two courses cover the same key elements, although the full-day course will place greater emphasis on developing advanced driving techniques and safety awareness.
- Driver awareness: concentration, observation, anticipation, and the creation of space and time
- Understanding hazards and driver behaviour: reading the road
- Passenger care
- Loading and weight distribution
- The dynamic differences of minibuses: the effects of speed, loading & weather conditions
- How to plan the best route
- Forward and reverse manoeuvring
- Vehicle maintenance/preparation
- How to judge gaps and turning arcs
- How to be sure you are legal
MK Driver Training have a vast amount of experienced & friendly staff who can provide training and assessments for beginners, qualified drivers and for anyone wanting to go forward to take their D1 entitlement.
We offer two courses – half-day and full-day.
Half-day. The half day course is ideal for drivers who have some experience but need to improve their manoeuvring skills – or are, perhaps, changing to a different kind of vehicle and simply need a ‘refresher’. The course consists of on-road awareness training and realistic manoeuvring exercises.
Full-day. On the full day course, participants have more opportunity to hone their advanced driving skills and increase their awareness of the road environment.
Both courses offer a one-to-one, trainer/driver ratio. However, one additional colleague may share and participate in the training session at no extra cost.
Getting your D1 Licence
Anyone who passed a car-driving test on or after 1st January 1997 will not have category D1 on their licence. This is the category required to legally drive a minibus on the public highway.
A minibus is a vehicle that carries between 9 and 16 passengers.
You will first need to obtain an application form D2, available from us or the DVLA.
•• Medical requirements
Drivers of passenger carrying vehicles, including minibuses, have to satisfy a higher medical standard than car drivers. To obtain the appropriate medical clearance, first obtain the form D4, available from us or the Post Office. This form will need to be completed by a medical practitioner, usually your own GP, and must accompany your D1 driving licence application form.
Upon receipt of your licence, containing provisional D1 entitlement, you will be able to apply for your theory and hazard perception tests.
•• The Theory test
Consists of 60 multiple choice questions, time allowed 70 minutes. The test is computer based and the pass mark is 51 correct out of 60. Some questions require multiple responses.
In addition to the above, there is now a computer based hazard perception test. On completion of the multiple-choice test you have the option of a three-minute break followed by an optional practice session lasting 15 minutes. You can take the hazard perception test immediately if you prefer.
The hazard perception test consists of 15 video clips which contain a number of hazards that you must identify. The pass mark for this category of vehicle is 50 correct out of 75.
You will be given your results immediately on completion of both parts of this test. You have to pass both parts at the same time. A certificate will also be provided.
•• The Practical Test
The practical test must be taken in a minibus. The test lasts for 90 minutes, during which you will be required to demonstrate a safe and competent driving standard. Each driving fault will be assessed and recorded by your examiner. One or more serious or dangerous faults will result in failure, as will 16 or more minor faults.
As well as conducting a number of off-road manoeuvres, you will be required to drive on a variety of roads both urban and rural and answer some questions on basic vehicle maintenance.
Practical minibus tests are conducted at heavy good vehicle testing stations, not local car driving test centres. The standard required to pass a minibus driving test is high and you would be advised to seek professional guidance before taking such a test.
Who is this course designed for?
Drivers wishing to pass a DSA Driving Test or improve or develop their minibus driving skills. All course participants must hold a valid UK driving licence.
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| ECO
Driving - Developing a Safe & Environmentally Friendly Driving
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Eco-Driving is a proven & growing driving style that encompasses a style of driving that leads to a safe, considerate, comfortable, efficient, economic, environmentally friendly methods that lead to reduced air pollution & fuel savings for the individual and corporate organisation.
Eco - Driving can significantly contribute
to reducing fuel consumption & pollution.
This style of driving can therefore
play an important role in achieving
pollution reduction targets set by Energy
2000
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| Skidcar Training |
Skidcar Training
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTROL A SKID?
Have you ever felt the surge of excitement generated by a power slide? Now you can put your radical driving skills to the test with MK driver training.
On our purpose built Skid area you'll master driving techniques to control your vehicle in the event of a skid. This uniquely enjoyable experience teaches you valuable driving skills in a risk-free environment and we're confident you'll leave a better, safer, road user.
Whether you're driving for business or pleasure, Britain's inclement weather means you can never be sure what hazardous conditions are just around the corner.
Let MK Driver Training prepare you for the worst...while having the time of your life!
These skid control experiences are a thrilling, adrenaline pumping experience and actually of real practical value. On all of the courses you will learn just how to control skids, perfect the art of tracking on slippery roads and be shown how to cope with adverse conditions.
We reckon skid control is one of those skills which look dead easy until you try it. You will quickly discover that controlling a skid or a slide often requires you to do the exact opposite to what your brain is telling you to do.
This course is ideal for new or experienced drivers who wish to increase their awareness and driving ability in slide/skid/braking situations. The course includes a short classroom briefing covering vehicle dynamics in relation to skids, their cause and control as well as vehicle handling in general and health and safety.
You will be coached by an experienced skid car instructor on the basics - recognising slides/skids and correcting/controlling them. All training is conducted on the purpose built, slippery skidpan at relatively slow speed to build up confidence.
Your experience ends with an overall assessment of your performance and presentation of certificate.
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| Emergency Braking and Avoidance |
Emergency Braking and Avoidance
Would you really know what to do in a real emergency?
Most of us are very familiar with the term ABS. However how many of us really understand the meaning and what it really capable of doing.
ABS (Antilock Braking System) was designed to reduce road traffic incidents and help a driver control his or her vehicle when braking in an emergency, by preventing the wheels from locking up.
MK Driver Training can provide training for al types of drivers from novices to the more experienced drivers, and will provide you with a better understanding of all the safety features
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Traction Control (TC, ESP,ASC, DSC)
- How to control your vehicle Safely
- To appreciate the limitation of these system
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| Night Time Driver Training |
Night Driving
Night time Driving Training
Few people enjoy Driving at night so
Why is night time driving so dangerous?
90% of a Drivers Reaction depends on their vision, and your vision is severely reduced at night. Your perception and peripheral vision are compromised by putting you the Driver into danger.
Another area of concern is to be aware of night time fatigue, as this will cause drowsiness making night time Driving become almost impossible.
Mk Driver Training can provide Training and recommend how to
- Prepare your vehicle and yourself for night time Driving
- Reduce speeds
- Increase Following Distances
- Judge other vehicles speeds and distances
- Breakdown procedures
- Personal Safety
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| 'SAFED' (vans) |
Safed for vans
The one-day SAFED course involves a mixture of classroom and on-the-road tuition and teaches the use of driving techniques such as better use of gears to avoid over-revving and unnecessary gear changes, keeping correct distances to avoid hard braking, and an overall awareness of fuel economy and road layout.
The fuel consumption reduction alone represents a vast savings of money for your company of fuel per vehicle, depending on mileage.
Drivers in businesses big or small using their own van qualify for free training. A small contribution applies to others. The contributions will be reinvested into training more drivers
A SAFED Qualified Instructor will assess your company drivers performance both before and after the training. Driving sessions will be used to put safe and fuel efficient driving techniques into practice. Drivers who reach the SAFED standard will receive a certificate of achievement.
To find out how you can get involved in this programme contact MK Driver Training.
Safer driving means:
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Less injuries and fatalities on our roads
- Less accident damage to vehicles
- Less unproductive downtime for vehicle repair
- The potential for reduced insurance premiums
Fuel efficiency means:
- Lower costs
- Improved profit margins
- Reduced emissions
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| Seminars |
Seminars
Theory sessions covering general hazard awareness, and driver behavior. These courses can be tailored to individual customers requirements.
- Cost efficient group training
- Improve driver attitudes
- Develop a driver safety culture
- Continued Professional Development
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| Chauffeur Training |
Chauffeur Training
MK Driver Training can offer Chauffer Training to suit all your requirements.
Company Directors and Managers will not risk being a passenger with a second rate driver, so why not get trained to the highest standard available.
The training will meet the ROSPA Advanced Gold Test and include
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Passenger Safety and comfort
- Positive attitude to the approach to your job
- Emergency Response
- Personal Safety
- First Aid
- Map Reading
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| Towing Courses |
Towing Courses
All drivers who passed a car test
before 1 January 1997 retain their
existing entitlement to tow trailers.
This means they are generally entitled
to drive a vehicle and trailer combination
up to 8.25 tonnes. Described hereafter
as MAM (Maximum Authorized Mass). This
was previously known as gross trainweight.
They also have entitlement for a minibus
with a trailer over 750kgs.
If you passed your car driving test
(category B) after the 1st January
1997, you are only entitled to tow
a combined (car + trailer) weight of
up to 4.25 tonnes MAM with a gross
trailer weight of 750kgs.
However if the gross weight of your
trailer is to exceed 750Kg (which is
permitted) then your allowed MAM is
reduced to 3.5 tonnes.
If this is the combination you choose
then the gross trailer weight must
not exceed the unladen weight of the
towing vehicle or the manufactures
recommended max trailer weight.
The car and trailer practical driving
test
The car and trailer test (B+E) is
based on the lorry driving test and
lasts for approximately one hour. Please
note that B+E tests are conducted at
vocational (bus and lorry) driving
test centres.
The towing test (B+E) includes vehicle
safety questions, an off-road reverse
manoeuvre, a controlled stop, uncoupling
and coupling of the trailer and driving
on the road.
You won't be expected to carry out
the following exercises:
Emergency stop on the public road
Reversing round a corner
Reverse parking
Turning in the road
Vehicle & Trailer are supplied
for this course.
Manual or automatic available.
See
our dedicated site mktowingcourses.co.uk
for more information
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| First Aid Courses |
First Aid Courses
This course covers the basic life saving emergency aid. It also covers the role of an Appointed Person as defined by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The course is also ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of First AId
It is so important to know First Aid. If someone you know were to have an accident or suffer a medical emergency -- could you help? If you saw an accident or medical emergency at work, while driving or while shopping - would you know what to do?
Course contents:
- Basic first aid
- Unconsciousness
- Resuscitation
- Recovery Position
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Shock
- Fainting
An appointed person is someone with basic first aid training, who can take charge of a medical emergency if one should occur. It is an ideal course for businesses that are considered to be low risk i.e. offices, or where there is the need of a skill mix and the appointed person can complement the qualified aider. This qualification is valid for 3 years, however updates are recommended every eighteen months to 2 years.
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| Young Drivers |
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Young Drivers
An Extraordinary Driving Experience for young Drivers.
MK Driver Training can offer an exciting experience that will give your Siblings, Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews the head start in life they could ever dream of.
The best bit of all for all you young drivers there is no licence required.
This course is aimed at 12 to 17 year olds.
The experience can be offered to groups of three sharing a car, or if you would prefer the personal touch on a one to one basis. All Instructors are all DSA Approved Driving Instructors.
The experience concludes with all candidates receiving a certificate and a drivers report completed by your own Driving Instructor.
See more information on our dedicated site mkdrivingexperience.co.uk
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| Driving Instructor Training |
Have you ever considered becoming a Driving Instructor?
Do you enjoy meeting people, knowing that you could give them a skill for life?
Teaching drivers from a novice driver up to passing a DSA driving test.
If this is you, and you are interested in starting a new career you could be only a telephone call away.
Requirements
You must hold a full UK driving licence for total of 4 years.
Be able to read a car number plate at a distance of 27.5m (90f) to pass the eyesight test
Pass examinations in three parts.
- Theory Test
- Practicable test of ability to drive
- Practicable test of ability to instruct
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