Description
Course Overview
Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) are among the most at-risk individuals on today’s roads because they do not have the protection offered by a vehicle’s structure. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, and other road users who are more susceptible to serious injury in the event of a collision.
This course is designed to increase driver awareness of vulnerable road users, helping professional drivers understand the risks they face and the steps that can be taken to improve safety. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify potential hazards, reduce risks, and contribute to safer roads for everyone.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding Vulnerable Road Users
Learn who vulnerable road users are and why they are at greater risk on the road network. - Identifying High-Risk Situations
Recognise common situations where vulnerable road users may be at increased risk, particularly around larger commercial vehicles. - Understanding Driver Blind Spots
Explore how vehicle blind spots can affect visibility and learn techniques to reduce the dangers they present. - Sharing the Road Safely
Understand the importance of giving vulnerable road users sufficient space, time, and consideration in different traffic environments. - Urban & Congested Driving Awareness
- Learn how busy roads, junctions, crossings, and urban areas can increase risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Develop proactive driving habits that help anticipate hazards and minimise the likelihood of collisions involving vulnerable road users.
- Legal Responsibilities & Road Safety
Gain an understanding of the legal and professional responsibilities drivers have to help protect vulnerable road users. - Promoting a Safer Road Environment
Discover best practices that support safer interactions between commercial vehicles and all other road users.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for HGV, LGV, van, and fleet drivers, as well as transport and logistics professionals who want to improve road safety awareness, reduce risks, and better protect vulnerable road users as part of their professional driving responsibilities.
