A total of 20,000 of the UK’s licensed HGV drivers have now taken TfL’s Safe Urban Driving course, since it was created in 2011.
The Safe Urban Driving course has seen its 20,000th driver take part in the first accredited course in the UK to include on-road cycle training for HGV drivers.
The element of the course gives drivers a vulnerable road user’s perspective of the road, and helps improve road safety through changing negative attitudes towards cyclists and pedestrians. Safe Urban Driving contributes to the 35 hours training that is required of HGV drivers under the Driver Certificate of Competence.
Based on the success of the course, TfL are expecting to train another 4,000 drivers this year.
Leon Daniels, Managing Director Surface Transport at TfL, said: “We’re helping create a safer generation of lorry drivers – and protect vulnerable road users – having now trained 20,000 of those who drive vital but intimidating vehicles. Our Safe Urban Driving course promotes more consideration for others while out on the road. I’ve been on this course and know how eye-opening and important it is; that’s why we want all lorry drivers operating in London to take part in this type of training and express our thanks to those who already have.”
Safe Urban Driving makes it easy for councils, developers and businesses to ensure that their supply chain uses the safest drivers, satisfying one of TfL’ Work Related Road Risk contractual requirements. The course also meets the training requirements for the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety (CLOCS) programme. Fulfilling these requirements is a good way for all organisations to ensure that their drivers will be safer and more aware, reducing the risk of being involved in serious collisions on the roads.
TfL’s innovative Safe Urban Driving course is now delivered all over the UK.
Cllr Wesley Harcourt, Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Residents’ Services, said: “More than 1,400 lorry and van drivers in Hammersmith & Fulham have taken up this vital TfL-funded course. In March, we’ll deliver our one hundredth session. We are determined to make our roads safer for everyone who uses them.”
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