Driver Awareness Training in brief: Driver Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the employer's duty of care for people who drive for work. It takes approx. 45 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
More people are killed or seriously injured in incidents involving people driving for work than in any other work activity. Driving at work is a health and safety matter, not just a motoring one.
Driver Awareness covers the checks to make on a vehicle and the preparation to do before travelling. It then deals with the risks and distractions on the road, so people who drive for work arrive safely. The course is for all employees, including those who only drive for work now and again.
Driver Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Driver Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Driving for work, HSE and DVSA guidance Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Driving for work, HSE and DVSA guidance.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Be aware of the main risks associated with driving and the necessary measures you can take to reduce these risks
- Ensure all points of driver safety have been observed when planning a forthcoming journey
- Have the knowledge required to make the necessary checks on your vehicle and know why they are essential
- Identify the primary distractions that might face you when you are driving and how you can keep away from them
- Implement the principles of safe driving and make them a part of your driving routine
What Driver Awareness covers
Checking your vehicle
This section covers the importance of checking your vehicle to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road before you start driving.
Before travelling
You will look at what you need to do in preparation for your journey as a driver.
Risks and distractions when driving
The course then covers how unexpected hazards can materialise from anywhere, which is why it’s essential to be alert all the time.
Who should take Driver Awareness Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Driver Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Driver Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 45 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Driving for work, HSE and DVSA guidance. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Driver Awareness Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Driver Awareness Training cover?
It follows Driving for work, HSE and DVSA guidance.
How long does Driver Awareness Training take?
Approx. 45 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Driver Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
