Truck, Tanker & Horse Trailer Drivers

Aims of the Courses
IRSFM aims to familiarise the driver of the expectation while driving for an organisation, should understand rules of the road and importance of traffic control devices. Improve their recognition and perception of hazards via observation. We improve, motivate participants understanding of modern vehicle handling characteristics.

Objectives
The participant should able to understand expectations of an organisation while driving and challenges of driving large vehicles protecting the motoring public and personal safety. Know the meaning of road sign, marking & signals, necessity for lane management, importance of correct procedure while approaching roundabouts –
predictability. Identify areas for improvement and demonstrate in their driving technique. Understand other road user’s behavior. Demonstrate pre-driving checks understand need for proper vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Learn vehicle dynamics (rigid, articulated and tanker) in adverse driving conditions and skills required to control the vehicle in different driving conditions. Essentials of Defensive driving and its benefits to the individual, to company and to society in general demonstrate appropriate maneuvers, MSM & PSL, adequate visibility – mirror usage, scanning process. Gain knowledge of what constitutes Hazard or Risk and define ways to manage it. Be able to understand common causes of truck-related collisions – and practical knowledge and technique on how to avoid those Blind spot – understanding collision prevention & deal with emergencies.
Detailed descriptions of recommended training contents are:
Licence check – check to evaluate that the drivers have an appropriate Licence for the category of vehicle they are driving. Pre-Test – a test to check the baseline knowledge of the participant

1.Road Collision statistics pertains to vehicle and local drivers. Accident – Who is responsible? Discussion on Present Traffic Scenario Urban & Highways situations, Discussion - Accident preventability.

2.Rules of the Road – Prohibitory signs, danger signs & Informatory signs. Rules of the road and appropriate load limits and securing cargo, road marking & signals, Right of way – Intersection, pedestrian crossing, hilly terrain region. Safe driving procedures at rail road crossing & priority to emergency Vehicle.
3.Driving skills - Lane Management, Lane merging, Lane selection, Maintain lane discipline, Lane changing Overtaking - how to maneuver. Proper use of signaling devices - Turning, Merging, Backing, Stopping Intersection approach - Merging into traffic, approaching roundabouts.

4.Understanding other road users and their behavior predictability - Different road users, Hazard perception in relation to behavior of different road users, sharing the road with other road users, Unsafe driving behaviors, Aggressive driving versus road rage, why young drivers underestimate risk.

5.Need of properly maintained vehicle, role of a driver. Vehicle Knowledge – vehicle inspection and route checkups Ergonomics – Ingress and egress, seating posture, Safety belts – What happens in 3/4th of seconds if not wearing belts? Seat belt – It can save your life. Necessity to adjust headrest.
6.Defensive Driving Techniques - Anticipation and concentration, Reaction & Stopping Distance. Speed & reaction - Stopping time, braking distance and reaction distance, following distance, Visibility - Use of mirrors, scanning process.
7.Driving in Difficult & Dangerous condition - Night Driving, Adverse Weather Condition Driving Conditions - Highway driving (Appreciation of driving on Expressways), Rural road, City driving.
8.Hazard perception - Hazard perception regarding black spots Cushion of safety Avoid potentially dangerous situations, speed & space management, Visibility - Use of mirrors to scan in 360 degree, cone of vision and making yourself visible Vehicle dynamics - Effect of braking, accelerating & turning. Techniques to maintain control in all driving situations.
9.Difficult & dangerous driving situations - Vehicle dynamic in dangerous conditions Skidding, rollover etc.
10.Effects of Drug & alcohol - Hazard perception and reaction time, Alcohol & Drugs affects ability to Drive.
11.Distractions while driving - Understanding distractions, reacting to distractions Mobile phones - Distraction caused.
12.Collision Prevention - Dealing with uncontrollable driving conditions and hazardous, Warning other road users, Avoiding head-on collisions Being prepared to deal with a crash or other emergency situation while on the road - Pull over, turn on your hazard lights (flashers) and stop. Reporting Accidents and Emergencies, Location of the emergency, Nature of the emergency, Status of people, Help

13.Accident – What to do (Reporting, Aiding the injured)
14.Professional driver responsibility - Administrative responsibility, Rules, regulations and responsibility
15.Soft Skills – boosting self esteem Appreciation of soft skills - Adult learning needs, Handling peer pressure, Hygiene, Uplifting self esteem

On road Coaching & assessment.
1.Review of the assessment observations during the previous course
2.Focus on the observation of previous assessment and coach the participant to overcome difficulties
3.Demonstration and coaching on vehicle check
4.Show appropriate way of using seatbelt
5.Driving at site – Reversing, parking, positioning & drive off.
6.Coaching in controlling speed properly, maintaining appropriate following distance while showing cautiousness at all times.
7.Practical training in proper stopping distance & demonstration of emergency braking.
8.Demonstrate the effect of vehicle dynamic
9.Demonstration and display of appropriate discipline of lane management, Practical training of overtaking maneuver, Demonstrate and training on increasing visibility and positioning of mirrors, Demonstration of hazard perception and appropriate reaction., Understanding black spots around the vehicle., Hazard perception and maintenance of “cushion of safety”, Demonstration of the appropriate process of merging and taking a turn, Appropriate method of approaching intersections and appreciation of “Right of way”.
10.Demonstration and display of driving in various driving conditions.
11.Demonstration of hazard perceptions in relation to the predictability of behavior of other road users.
12. Practical demonstrations of how to warn other road users in the event of a break down or collision.

On road, coaching includes a demonstration drive by trainer and subsequently a drive by each of the participants. The trainer will coach the participants and also provide a positive evaluation of their driving at the end of each session. The participants will be encouraged to have a group discussion on the drive of each participant. The trainer will be expected to make a written report of each participant and a comprehensive report is sent at the end of each module.

Assessment

A road test is a good method to actually see how well a driver can perform. The road test can also be used as a guide to grade the drivers. The perspective driver should possess valid license for that size/type of vehicle. We prefer to use the same route so all drivers have the same exposures. Best time to test is to avoid peak rush hour traffic or take them on a fairly low density traffic route.
The perspective driver should make a walk around inspection of the vehicle, buckle their seat belt and check the adjustment of all mirrors. Driver will try to do everything correct to the best of their knowledge. If they make any mistakes, then these are problem areas. It may not be enough for disqualification, but will tell about the driving habits.

A point system road test is as follows:
Grading
Road testing is one means of determining how a employee will perform as per the criteria of Road Skill Evaluation
Grading. A standardized road test will involve a route having exposure to routine road hazards encounter on a day-to-day basis when they commute or drive for your company. Therefore, route include streets, back roads, flyovers, grades, overpasses, school zones,
controlled intersections, left turns, right turns, backing and parking situations. An ideal test run will cover 10 – 15 Kilometers and will be for duration of 30 – 40 minutes.

Post Test - An assessment of the ability of each driver. A positive critique at the end of each drive to provide guidance and advice with a final debrief to complete the individual risk Profile. Spread sheet includes assessment - found okay, assessment found – not okay, correction plan and their feedback.

Above course content is covered in Four Modules each of duration of eight hours (05 hrs in-house + 01 hrs on-road coaching + 02 hrs assessment) and gap between modules are kept maximum of three months. Every classroom session consist of pre and post course tests to establish baselines of retention and progress from previous session. These sessions will also be aided with visuals (Videos, pictures and sketches) to impress the benefits and the possible consequences of driving behaviors.

Institute of Road Safety and Fleet Management
M.R. Complex Adj. Radisson Hotel, NH-8, Rangpuri, Mahipalpur, New Delhi-110037
Office: +91-9013215762 Website: www.irsfm.com Email: secy@irsfm.com
(Registered Office: 611, Krishi, D-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110018, INDIA) Phone:+91-11-28539160
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