Qualification

Safe Driving

The Safe Driving course offered by OXQUAL develops essential road-safety knowledge for individuals who operate vehicles as part of their work or daily activities. The programme focuses on responsible driving behaviour, hazard awareness, vehicle condition and safe decision-making....

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Overview

About this qualification

The Safe Driving course offered by OXQUAL develops essential road-safety knowledge for individuals who operate vehicles as part of their work or daily activities. The programme focuses on responsible driving behaviour, hazard awareness, vehicle condition and safe decision-making.

Learners explore traffic rules, vehicle inspections, speed management, defensive-driving techniques, adverse conditions, human factors and emergency response.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Introduction to Safe Driving
  2. Driver Responsibilities
  3. Traffic Rules and Road Signs
  4. Vehicle Inspection
  5. Pre-Trip Checks
  6. Vehicle Maintenance Awareness
  7. Road-Hazard Recognition
  8. Driving Risk Management
  9. Speed Management
  10. Safe Following Distance
  11. Defensive-Driving Techniques
  12. Driving in Adverse Weather
  13. Night Driving
  14. Driver Fatigue and Stress
  15. Driver Distraction
  16. Emergency Driving Situations
  17. Post-Accident Response
  18. Road-Safety Awareness
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Professional Drivers
  • Company Drivers
  • Transport Supervisors
  • Logistics Personnel
  • Fleet Personnel
  • Individuals seeking improved driving-safety awareness
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Improve road-hazard awareness.
  • Develop safer driving habits.
  • Understand appropriate speed and following distances.
  • Improve vehicle-inspection awareness.
  • Recognise the effects of fatigue and distraction.
  • Improve driving decisions during adverse conditions.
  • Reduce accident and traffic-violation risks.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written and practical assessment.
  • Format: 25 multiple-choice questions plus an on-road skill evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 25 theory questions plus 1 driving performance test.
  • Passing Score: Minimum 70%.
  • Duration: 45 minutes written plus 20 minutes practical.
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