Speed Awareness

Course Description

This Speed Awareness course is designed to help drivers understand the dangers and consequences of excessive or inappropriate speed. It explores the impact of speeding on road safety, the legal implications, and how adopting safer driving practices can help reduce accidents. Whether you're a professional driver or drive occasionally for work or leisure, this course encourages more responsible driving habits through practical guidance and clear instruction.

Who is this for?

This course is suitable for anyone who drives a vehicle as part of their job or personal life and wants to improve their awareness of speed-related issues. It is particularly useful for organisations looking to enhance their fleet safety or meet duty of care obligations, as well as individuals seeking to stay compliant with road safety regulations and reduce their risk of incidents or penalties.

Course Content:

• Understanding speed limits and the law
• The consequences of speeding – legally, physically, and financially
• Reaction times and braking distances
• Speed and its effect on collisions and road safety
• Identifying hazardous conditions and adjusting speed accordingly
• Tips for maintaining safe and legal speeds
• Driving behaviour and risk awareness

Course Benefits:

• Helps reduce accident risk and improve road safety
• Encourages legal compliance and avoids penalty points
• Supports safer company driving policies
• Enhances personal and professional driving skills
• Provides a CPD-certified record of training
• Suitable as part of a wider driver safety programme