This training opportunity is exclusively available to residents and businesses within the Borough of Hounslow as part of a funded initiative aimed at promoting road safety.

Are your drivers prepared for the challenges of navigating urban roads alongside vulnerable road users? Introducing our cutting-edge FORS Approved Virtual Reality Safe Urban Driving Training – an interactive, immersive classroom-based experience that revolutionises road safety awareness.

Why Choose Our Training?

- Immersive Learning: Our training takes your drivers on a journey into the world of vulnerable road users. Using virtual reality headsets, they'll experience firsthand the complexities of cyclists navigating bustling city streets. This immersive approach empowers drivers to learn, adapt, and foster a road safety culture.

- Accessibility: We understand that getting behind the handlebars after years of non-riding can be daunting. Our training provides a comfortable and risk-free environment for drivers to reconnect with the cyclist's perspective and grasp the dangers vulnerable road users face daily.

- Consistency is Key: Unlike unpredictable real-world scenarios, our interactive learning ensures a consistent, high-quality training experience. Drivers gain valuable insights without the uncertainties of on-road cycling courses.

Course Details:

- Duration: Our DCPC-approved course runs for seven hours, plus breaks, aligning with DVSA periodic training regulations.

- Requirements: Participants must be able use their handheld mobile phone to download the app which they have use on the day, and for a further 3 months if they want to continue to practice questions and watching the interactive videos.

Course Content:

- The Urban Landscape: Understanding the changing streetscape and urban environment.

- Sharing the Road: Safely interacting with vulnerable road users.- Defensive Driving: Techniques and maintaining vehicle safety equipment effectiveness.- Exchanging Places: Enhancing driver attitude and perception.- Active Travel: An introduction to driver fitness, health, and its impact on road safety.- Hazard Recognition: Insight into the challenges faced by vulnerable road users.

This course, approved by licensed training providers for the Driver CPC, runs for seven hours in compliance with periodic training regulations. Note that the DVSA 7-hour upload is not covered by the funding, and participants will be required to make a payment of £10 per person (£8.75 upload fee and £1.25 admin in vat) on the day of training to receive this certification. Attendees must be physically capable of riding a bicycle to complete the course and obtain a certificate.

Any bookings from individuals found to be outside the Hounslow area will have their tickets canceled to allow participation for others within the specified region.

Total Compliance is are nationwide Transport, Logistics and Construction Consultants & Trainers. www.totalcompliance.co.uk if you need any further information, please contact 0345 900 1312.