Slow speed manoeuvre training for vehicles focuses on developing skills for precise control at low speeds, especially during manoeuvres like reversing, parking and close-quarter driving. This type of training is crucial for professional drivers of lorries, vans and other commercial vehicles to enhance safety and prevent damage. 

 

TFD Training offers hands-on practice with a professional driver trainer, adapting to the individual's experience level and needs.

 

Here is a more detailed look at what is covered:

 

Key Aspects of Slow Speed Manoeuvre Training:

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•  Precise Control: Learning to coordinate steering, clutch and accelerator for smooth and precise movements at very low speeds.

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• Observation: Developing strong observation skills, including checking blind spots and being aware of surroundings.

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• Reversing and Parking: Mastering techniques for reversing, parallel parking and parking in tight spaces.

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• Risk Assessment: Understanding potential hazards and making safe decisions in close-quarter situations.

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• Safety Procedures: Following established safety protocols and using hand signals effectively. 

 

Who Benefits from This Training?

 

• Company drivers: Especially those operating vans or other large vehicles where reversing damage is common.

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• Professional lorry drivers: Enhancing their skills in navigating tight spaces, bulk carriers and double-decker trailers.

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• Individuals involved in slow speed collisions: Improving their skills to prevent similar incidents.

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• Anyone in the road transport industry: Learning to handle vehicles safely in challenging situations.

 

Course Content

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The workshop can be a half day (3.5 hours) or full day (7 hours) and takes place in a company vehicle at a suitable location chosen by your business.

 

Content includes:

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• Identifying vulnerable road users and mitigating the risk.

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• Familiarisation of vehicle blind spots.

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• Principles of vehicle reversing safety.

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• Dynamic risk assessing.

 

Book a consultation as this will form a pathway to improving your businesses Occupational Road Risk.

 

If you have any further questions before you start this compliance journey or wish to book a consultation, please contact us using the web form on the upper right of this page or call us.