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Why Choose Us?
International Road Safety Training Ltd (IRST) is the first UK training organisation to provide ‘hands on’ practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators. Since 1994 IRST has been offering programmes that specialise in emergency avoidance techniques for the prevention of ‘rollovers’ and ‘Jackknifing”.
Such techniques demonstrate the importance of correct emergency braking with and without the use of ABS systems. Our services have showed that there is no better place to go for HGV anti-rollover training, HGV anti-skid training, Defensive Driver Training, Forklift Truck Driver Training, SAFED training and Advanced Truck Driver Training as we have constantly excelled our clients expectations.
The training programme, supported by Goodyear Dunlop, Volvo and Haldex, has been running Europe wide over the past 13 years and to date has successfully trained over 15,000 drivers.
Training? Don’t think about it… act on it.
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Our goal is to become the largest UK training organisation to provide ‘hands on’ practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers.Friendly Service
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We offer a great range of affordable courses!Many training courses
Driver AssessmentABS Overview
Defensive Driver Training (LGV & Cars)
Economy Fuel Driving
Who we are
International Road Safety Training Ltd (IRST) is the first UK training organisation to provide ‘hands on’ practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers.Who we are
International Road Safety Training Ltd (IRST) is the first UK training organisation to provide ‘hands on’ practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers.Our services
IRST prides itself on being one of the most experienced and innovative transport vehicle driver training providers when it comes to training and team building.
Combining our experience and knowledge IRST can create, design and deliver a bespoke Team Building and training courses tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives at a budget to suit.
To discuss your requirements please contact Mark Hull
It is becoming increasingly likely that companies displaying bad driving habits or companies whose vehicles are involved in accidents are more than likely to appear on one of the many social media websites. The consequences financially are direct and indirect and could run into thousands.
From the perspective of fuel costs, the impact of good and bad drivers can vary as much as 25%. The challenge for us is to develop advance driving courses giving the driver better knowledge of driving in all conditions.
Advancements technologically mean that new vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Therefore the driver is able to do the more complex manoeuvres with a vehicle if the driver has been trained accordingly.
This is where instruction from an expert driver training organisation such as IRST will be invaluable to prevent any amount of confusion with regard to the latest technologies.
IRST specialise in training programs helping drivers understand various ABS systems (automatic and manual gearing) and react accordingly in emergency situations.
ABS Systems
ABS: Anti-lock Brake System.
TC: Traction Control.
ESP: Electronic Stability Program, an electronic system that stabilises the vehicle and counteracts skidding.
TBA: Trailer Brake Adaption. This system ensures that the braking force of the truck and trailer interact so that no brakes are overused, making the braking combination more stable.
EBA: Emergency Brake Assist. Assists the driver in emergency braking situations.
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
The SAFED training programme has been developed specifically to enable both vehicle operators and training providers to implement driver training within the road freight industry.
It provides training and development for existing HGV drivers through instruction relating to vehicle craft and road craft.
Ideally, training should be performed in a candidate’s own (or usual) vehicle.
If this is not possible, the training provider will arrange for a similar vehicle to be available when a course is booked. Some candidates will benefit from training in a laden vehicle, but this is not essential.
REMEMBER: The Driver has the single biggest impact on both fuel consumption and safety.
What Client’s Say
Fab Instructor!Mark you are FAB instructor, and you know that!!! I was lucky to have you. Great team and good at what they do. SIGMA No 1, fantastic facilities too.
Highly recommended. Cheers.
Excellent!I will sing your praises in the industry whenever I get the chance and I know ICI and Hays Chemicals will to.
Very ProfessionalI feel what you are doing is the way forward and hope more people are able to gain the knowledge that was so well presented to our divers.