Pre employment Driver assessments
Before employing a driver, they should be evaluated on the vehicle they will drive in terms of his ability to handle and control the vehicle. Pro Driver Trucking Academy therefore assesses the applicant’s driving skills under actual operating conditions that is discussed and then confirmed with the client.
Remember your driver represents your company’s bad habits, poor performance and lack of knowledge will be addressed.
The assessment includes:
- Vehicle Inspection
- On road assessment covering a variety of roads and situations
- Load restraint and loading
- Tactical Maneuvers
- Attitude and technique
- Greenband driving (Fuel saving)
Driver Re-Evaluations/Assessment of Currently employed drivers
This assessment pinpoints areas of competence that need addressing i.e., whether extra training is needed or other corrective measures. The assessment is ideally suited to identify high risk drivers as well as if a fleet is currently experiencing excessive wear and tear , high fuel consumption and high accidents -insurance claims.
includes:
- Knowledge of Rule of the road
- Knowledge of Hazard awareness
- Observation
- Attitude
- Vehicle check
- Greenband driving (Fuel saving)
- Vehicle handling and sympathy
- And any other issues the client requires to addressed upon request
The Defensive Driving
Defensive Driver Training
On South African roads there are over half-a-million collisions per year, and your chances of being involved in one are extremely high. Defensive driver training course equips drivers with the necessary attitude, awareness, and physical skills to avoid being in potentially life-threatening situations.
Theory +/- 4hours
The theory presentation covers all the necessary driving skills required for a defensive driver. Subjects including mental, physical, and emergency skills are covered in detail. Visual aids are extensively used to illustrate key points. The presentation is conducted in a relaxed discussion format, where participants are encouraged to actively participate.
In- Cab training
During the In- cab training, participants are shown the correct methods for safer driving. Training is conducted on a one-on-one basis, ensuring a more concentrated training session. This on-road training takes place in the vehicle/ truck that the person drivers whilst on shift. Training time is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a short de-briefing period. Participants then receive a complete report on their driving, with areas in need of attention clearly marked.
Some of the Benefits of Defensive driving:
- Greatly reduces the chance of being involved in a collision and minimizes the risk of being hijacked.
- Reduces ware and tare on mechanical components and vehicle in general.
- Improves fuel consumption. Reduces insurance premiums for most insurance companies.
- Most of all, we will save lives on our roads.
Conveying of Dangerous Goods by Road. PrDP application
Dangerous Goods Training as gazetted to ensure compliance with Chapter 8 of the Road Traffic Act 1996, is necessary for any driver wanting to transport dangerous goods on South African roads. The purpose of learning is to ensure safe loading, conveying, and off-loading of dangerous goods, according to legal and organizational requirements. Drivers will be skilled in conveying dangerous goods in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer, and other relevant requirements, and to handle incidents safely when they occur.
Any driver wishing to renew their PrDP (D) needs to receive a certificate of competence against this unit standard.
Competent learners are capable of:
- complying with relevant legal documentation requirements
- applying safety and standard operating procedures during loading and off-loading
- applying safety procedures in the event of an incident
- complying with the requirements of SANS 10231 in terms of behavior on route
Other courses
- NC Professional driving course.
- Load and general freight.
- Operate a rigid heavy vehicle.
- Operating vehicle combination.
- Provide computer services.
- Provide long distance coach bus service.
- Operate defined purpose lift trucks.
- Operator after rain earthmoving, agricultural equipment.
- Operate a mobile elevating work platform.