What is defensive driving

Plan your journey before setting off – utilise website and Sat Nav information to plan the best route avoiding, where possible, congestion and roadwork’s

Remove any unnecessary loads –   the extra weight increases fuel consumption

Check tyre pressures regularly – under-inflated tyres are dangerous, wear out more quickly and increase fuel consumption

Only start the engine when you want to drive – fuel is wasted when idling the engine

Drive calmly – avoid harsh braking and acceleration.  Pulling away too fast can use up to 60 per cent more fuel

Concentrate, observe, anticipate – to maintain a smooth driving style that avoids accidents and saves fuel

Brakes to slow, gears to go – slow the vehicle using the brakes, engage the correct gear for your speed and by-pass all intermediate gears

Don’t pump the accelerator – or rev the engine unnecessarily

Switch off the engine in traffic jams

Watch your speed – always travel at a safe speed according to the conditions.  Remember the speed limit is a maximum, not a target

Keep your distance – at least a two second distance between you and the vehicle in front

Monitor your vehicle for road worthiness –  particularly tyres, brakes, steering and emissions

Any company, organisation or undertaking that deals with dangerous goods should have an appointed qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).

At Sigma, we like to cater for all requirements. That’s why we can offer you two options:

• Let Sigma be your DGSA on a consultancy basis. See DGSA Consultancy.
• Become a qualified DGSA or train a member of staff. See Become a DGSA.

For more information or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) is a new requirement for professional drivers that has been introduced across the European Union (EU) to maintain high driving standards and to improve road safety.

The Driver CPC came into force:

• 10th September 2008 for bus or coach drivers.
• 10th September 2009 for lorry drivers.

Sigma Studies can help in all aspects of the Driver CPC Qualification:

For more information or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

Sigma provide CPC Training across the UK.