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Driver Training Unit - October 2008
HighwaysDriver.Improvement@kirklees.gov.uk
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What does the Driver Training Unit do?
The Driver Training unit aims to reduce the number of casualties occurring on the road through a variety of
targeted educational measures. The unit currently delivers several schemes including:
- An Enhanced Pass Plus Scheme (currently under review)
- The National Driver Improvement Scheme
- A Speed Awareness Scheme
- Over 50's Free Driver Training
- Other courses and presentations
Why choose Kirklees?
There are a number of reasons why Kirklees are class leaders in delivering driver training courses.
- We contribute to making the roads of Kirklees and West Yorkshire safer for all road users by delivering schemes as part of our driver training strategy,
- It is a non-profit making scheme,
- We aim to deliver high quality customer service so our customers get the best possible experience from the point of referral, to leaving us at the end of the course.
- We have won a special Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Innovation award for the Casualty Reduction Driver Training Strategy in recognition of our work in reducing casualties on the roads,
- As a local authority we have a unique link to other government agencies and road safety partners. This enables us to share best practise, influence the national debate and strategy and work in partnership to improve road safety for all road users,
- We use rigorous evaluation techniques, and have the services of a qualified Behavioural Scientist,
- We assess all our clients before the scheme and after to make sure their attitudes and behaviour changes are upheld over time.
National Driver Improvement Scheme
Driver tuition
What is the National Driver Improvement Scheme?
The Driver Training Unit delivers this scheme on behalf of West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire Police forces.
This scheme may be offered instead of a prosecution to a driver who may have expected to be prosecuted under
Section 3 (generally referred to as 'Due Care and Attention' of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The scheme is one
and a half days in length and aims to improve skills, knowledge and behaviour through the delivery of both
theoretical and practical in-car elements. Full details of the content of the scheme can be found at
www.driver-improvement.co.uk.
How much does a National Driver Improvement course cost?
The scheme costs £185.00 for one and a half days. The fee is payable prior to attending and may be paid
in instalments by arrangement with the Driver Training Unit.
Our clients have said:
"The course was very informative, and both theory and practical were dealt with extreme
professionalism. Worth the money paid."
"The course has been informative and has had the desired impact."
"I was nervous about attending the course and wondered how they would get through to me, but everyone was so helpful and put us at ease and helped me more than I thought possible."
Enhanced Pass Plus Scheme
New Driver Discussion Group
This is currently under review and therefore unavailable.
Speed Awareness Scheme
What is a Speed Awareness Scheme?
Kirklees Council also runs the National Speed Awareness course with West Yorkshire Police, which aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by drivers' inappropriate use of speed. Drivers can only be referred to the scheme by a
Police Officer using a handheld detection device, or a fixed safety camera. Drivers will only be offered the scheme, in lieu of a
prosecution, if detected speeding in a 30mph or 40mph zone within a narrow speed band above the posted speed
limit. All detection sites have been selected due to their accident history or by speed related concerns
expressed by local residents.
How much does a Speed Awareness course cost?
The course costs £60 for half a day's course. It covers a wide range of issues associated with speed and challenges drivers beliefs around speed and the impact that it has on others in the community. It is a theory only based course.
Our clients have said:
"Should be compulsory after the test."
"Very aware of the dangers, an eye opener!"
"I think it would be beneficial to all drivers and should be compulsory to attend this
course - built into part of the driving test procedure."
Driver Training for the over 50's course
Why not enjoy the benefits of a free Driver Training course?
What is the over 50's course?
These classroom based courses focus on safer driving. By taking part you could benefit from:
- Reduced risk of injury
- Increased confidence
- Reduced stress levels
- Better fuel economy
The course runs from 9.30 am to 3.30pm and a lunch is provided. The course covers many areas including:
- New traffic signs
- Dealing with different junctions and roundabouts
- Driving on dual carriageways and motorways
- Speed limits
- Planning ahead
- How to deal with different hazards safely
Do I qualify for the course?
You must live in Kirklees.
How much does the course cost?
The course is free at the moment.
There are courses held throughout the year. Please contact the Driver Training Unit for further details on: 01484 221601 or 221602 or email HighwaysDriver.improvement@kirklees.gov.uk
What other courses and presentations can we offer?
We have provided a number of bespoke courses for businesses and organisations about occupational road risk and
the impact of driving on the environment. We have delivered presentations to driving organisations and community
groups. If you would like further information then please contact us.
How can I get further information on the courses available?
Please complete the form to request further information on any of the courses offered by the Driver Training Unit, or contact the Driver Training Unit on 01484 414874.
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