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Driver Awareness
Corporate responsibility and Duty of care is a major business issue and nowhere more so than in the arena of driving on business.
The need for road ...
Driver Awareness
Corporate responsibility and Duty of care is a major business issue and nowhere more so than in the arena of driving on business.
The need for road ...
Driving up safety standards
When Doug Jenkins established Driving Services in 1988, he was determined to raise the standard of road safety among drivers while reducing the insurance premiums of fleet clients. 19 years on, he h...
Reducing Road Traffic Accidents
In short, our mission is to radically reduce the number and frequency of road traffic accidents, both in the UK and throughout the world.
Driving Services will at all times deliver the highest qu...
Driving Services will at all times deliver the highest qu...
Become a Driving Services trainer
Do you want to become a trainer with Driving Services, or take a qualifying course to be entered on the DSA Fleet Trainer Register?
Established in 1988, Driving Services is one of the UK's leadin...
Established in 1988, Driving Services is one of the UK's leadin...
Useful links and company sponsors
Below are links to websites we think you might find useful and informative. If the information you require isn't on our website, or contained in the links provided below, please complete our enquiry...
Who's who at Driving Services?
At Driving Services we pride ourselves on both the quality of our services, and the manner in which they are delivered. Our dedicated team will ensure that you receive the highest standard in both t...
Work Related Road Safety
If a person is driving on behalf of your business, they are classed as being ‘at work’. You, and the employee have a ‘duty of care’. In order to comply with that ‘duty of care’ you will require a Wo...
Why bother with Work Related Road Safety?
The true costs of accidents to organisations are nearly always higher than just the costs of repairs and insurance claims. The benefits to you from managing work related road safety can be considera...
How to get started?
Work Related Road Safety can only be effectively managed if it is integrated into your arrangements for managing health and safety at work. You should look at your health and safety systems and cons...
Why should you use Driving Services?
Driving Services are the industry leaders in driver training – helping companies throughout the U.K and abroad to improve their driver safety and in turn reduce fleet insurance costs.
Solutio...
Solutio...
How will you benefit?
What are the benefits to be gained by your company from Fleet Risk Management and safety focused Defensive Driver Training from Driving Services?
In short you will benefit from reduced costs, hi...
In short you will benefit from reduced costs, hi...
Enquiry Form
If you're interested in booking a course with Driving Services, or would like to gain access to an online training programme, please contact us now on 01344 467268 or complete the following booking ...
Your frequently asked questions
Below are the questions we get asked most frequently. We hope the answers we have provided will be of assistance to you. If you require more information, do not hesitate to contact us on 01344 46726...
Introduction to Driver Awareness
Driving Services' mission is to radically reduce the number and frequency of road traffic accidents, both in the UK and throughout the world.
In addition to working with Corporate clients we also...
In addition to working with Corporate clients we also...
Red Light Camera Schemes
What is it?
A scheme that provides education for drivers who fail to stop at a red traffic light is currently operated in the Merseyside area. Driving Services UK Ltd is the service provider of the...
A scheme that provides education for drivers who fail to stop at a red traffic light is currently operated in the Merseyside area. Driving Services UK Ltd is the service provider of the...
Speed Awareness Schemes
Excess speed, be it over the legal limit or too fast for the conditions, is the largest contributory factor in road crashes. Generally there are only two ways that these offences are detected, by a ...
Drink Driving
Course aims:
To provide attendees with pertinent information on drink driving in order to motivate adjustments in attitude, which will effectively deter attendees from driving after consumption of ...
To provide attendees with pertinent information on drink driving in order to motivate adjustments in attitude, which will effectively deter attendees from driving after consumption of ...
How to pay for the course
By Post:
Cheques
Complete all relevant paperwork and make cheques payable to DRIVING SERVICES UK LIMITED. Please do not send post-dated cheques or postal orders as they will not be accepted.
NB-A...
Cheques
Complete all relevant paperwork and make cheques payable to DRIVING SERVICES UK LIMITED. Please do not send post-dated cheques or postal orders as they will not be accepted.
NB-A...
National Driver Improvement FAQ's
What are the criteria for being offered the course?
The decision to offer a course is based upon sufficient evidence available to follow proceedings for ‘driving without due care and attention or r...
The decision to offer a course is based upon sufficient evidence available to follow proceedings for ‘driving without due care and attention or r...
Red Light Camera Courses FAQ's
What does attending the course involve?
The course is a half-day theory based course which runs for 3½ hours.By agreeing to attend the course you undertake to participate and successfully complete ...
The course is a half-day theory based course which runs for 3½ hours.By agreeing to attend the course you undertake to participate and successfully complete ...
Client Feedback
Below are a selection of comments regarding Driver Improvement, from drivers completed in the last 3 months, in the Hampshire area:
"I recently attend a Driver Improvement course in Basings...
"I recently attend a Driver Improvement course in Basings...
Overview
For the past 19 years Driving Services have been striving to decrease the risk of road traffic accidents by raising driving safety standards. Our achievements have been highly acclaimed throughout t...
T-Mobile (UK) continue to call on Driving Services
Nigel Wilkinson, Health , Safety & Environment Executive for T-Mobile comments on training success:
"T-Mobile UK have been delighted with the excellent service from Driving Services. D...
"T-Mobile UK have been delighted with the excellent service from Driving Services. D...
NG Bailey
N G Bailey Leasing Ltd Ronnie Wilson Head of Leasing:
"We have recently carried out a full risk assessment on our fleet of 1300 vehicles and highlighted a few areas of concern, in line wit...
"We have recently carried out a full risk assessment on our fleet of 1300 vehicles and highlighted a few areas of concern, in line wit...
Transco builds strong relationship
Vince Reid of NOM Network Repair, Transco, explains how the strong relationship with Driving Services has helped them to achieve important goals.
"One of Transco's main objectives is safety....
"One of Transco's main objectives is safety....
Unilever UK see the benefits
Alan Nicholls of the Risk and Insurance Department of Unilever UK gives his view on the benefits that Driving Services offer.
“The benefits of the training programme to Unilever are evident throu...
“The benefits of the training programme to Unilever are evident throu...
Industry News Round up
You can rely on Driving Services to keep you up to date with topical news and events in the occupational road risk and driver safety areas.
Each month we produce a Motor Fleet Risk Management e- ...
Each month we produce a Motor Fleet Risk Management e- ...
Safe Driver Publication
Safe Driver Publication is issued three times per year in either hard copy or .pdf format.
It is designed to keep drivers up to date with current driving issues and be a reminder of good driving...
It is designed to keep drivers up to date with current driving issues and be a reminder of good driving...
Contact Details
If you require further information please contact us with your specific Driver Training requests and enquiries using the contact details provided below:
Driving Services UK Limited
Alexandra House...
Driving Services UK Limited
Alexandra House...
Send us a general enquiry
Please send us your enquiry by completing the following form. On receipt of your enquiry, a member of the Driving Services team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your requirements in detai...
On road driver training for drivers of all types of vehicles
Aimed At:
Anyone who drives on company business including cash takers, pool cars and hire cars on company business.
Location:
Any location, your head office, depot or a local hotel etc.
Dur...
Anyone who drives on company business including cash takers, pool cars and hire cars on company business.
Location:
Any location, your head office, depot or a local hotel etc.
Dur...
Remedial on-road training
Aimed At:
Drivers who have been involved in a crash and require their driving skills and attitude re-visiting or have suffered confidence loss.
Location:
Any location, your head office, depot o...
Drivers who have been involved in a crash and require their driving skills and attitude re-visiting or have suffered confidence loss.
Location:
Any location, your head office, depot o...
Driving Theory Seminars
Theory seminars can be based on various topics, e.g. General Driving, Defensive Driver Training, Hazard Perception, Driving Behaviour, Personal Safety, Tachographs, European Driving, Night Driving...
Assessor or Trainer Training
Assessor Training: Assessor training enables an individual to assess the current standards of a driver effectively and comment authoritatively on that finding.
Train the Trainer Course: An in hou...
Train the Trainer Course: An in hou...
UK Familiarisation Course- On Road Training
Aimed at:
Drivers who are full licence holders and are new to driving in the UK. To further assist drivers where English is not their first language Driving Services can provide trainers that speak...
Drivers who are full licence holders and are new to driving in the UK. To further assist drivers where English is not their first language Driving Services can provide trainers that speak...
Skid Control and Vehicle Dynamics course
Aimed At:
All drivers who require an understanding of skid control techniques, ABS and vehicle dynamics. The course will involve theory, and practical off road training.
Location:
Driving Servi...
All drivers who require an understanding of skid control techniques, ABS and vehicle dynamics. The course will involve theory, and practical off road training.
Location:
Driving Servi...
Specialist Driving Courses
Courses offered
Trailer Towing, 4X4, Chauffeur, Emergency Response training, including theory and practical on & off road.
Aimed At:
Drivers employed to carry out more specialist driving du...
Trailer Towing, 4X4, Chauffeur, Emergency Response training, including theory and practical on & off road.
Aimed At:
Drivers employed to carry out more specialist driving du...
DrivingMonitor can improve your fleet driver's safety overnight
What is DrivingMonitor?
DrivingMonitor is a revolutionary and unique web-based driver assessment system that uses cutting edge technology to profile the risk status of individual company car drivers....
DrivingMonitor is a revolutionary and unique web-based driver assessment system that uses cutting edge technology to profile the risk status of individual company car drivers....
Personal Profile Analysis
Personal Profile Analysis provides an insight into how people behave at work answering questions such as – What are their strengths and weaknesses? – are they self starters? – how do they communicat...
Work Related Road Safety Review
The consultancy programme is designed to review your current procedures with regard to Work Related Road Safety. The in-depth information and feedback you receive will allow you to create or update ...
Supply of an insitu Work Related Road Safety Consultant
The supply of a Work Related Road Safety manager can make a difference to the overall implementation of a programme. A manager can be supplied on block or for one or two days per month. They will ca...
Consultancy
Driving Services can provide a consultant who can offer Management Training and Support in all the areas covered by Work Related Road Risk. We can manage your Work Related Road Safety training requi...
Driving Licence Verification
With the current level of endorsements to driving licences rising, companies need to ensure driver’s licences still entitles them to drive legally. Driving Services offer low cost checks with the DV...
Driver Training for the Disabled
Driving Services have extensive experience in working with drivers that have various disabilities. This ensures Driving Services can offer driver training to all of your employees who drive on compa...
Driver Safety and Accident Prevention Events
Driver Safety & Accident Prevention Events are designed to raise overall awareness of all drivers to various aspects of your driver training programme. They can be based at your location, if you...
Police Customer Care & Administrator Profile
Michael Douglas
Police Customer Care & AdminstratorMichael is the primary customer care contact responsible for the day-to-day support of members of the public who are attending a police diversio...
Police Customer Care & AdminstratorMichael is the primary customer care contact responsible for the day-to-day support of members of the public who are attending a police diversio...
Fleet Management Software kept up to date with DfT research!
Driving Services keep up to date with new DfT research on Work Related Road Accidents!
At Driving Services we are constantly looking to make our products and services relevant to the modern drivi...
At Driving Services we are constantly looking to make our products and services relevant to the modern drivi...
Driving Services Continues Successful Relationship in Humberside
Driving Services, a leader in the field of driver and fleet safety, has been re-appointed to be the training provider for “Speed Seminars” to those drivers who exceed the speed limit in the Humbersi...
Hampshire Constabulary Chooses Driving Services For the Second Time
Driving Services has been re-appointed by Hampshire Police Authority to be the training provider for Hampshire’s Driver Improvement Scheme.
Driving Services was originally awarded the contract in...
Driving Services was originally awarded the contract in...
Fleet news admire attention to detail
Jonathon Manning of Fleet News gives his appraisal of Driving Services
"This was the most structured of all the courses I attended, with points addressed in a systematic and logical order. T...
"This was the most structured of all the courses I attended, with points addressed in a systematic and logical order. T...
More Group use technology to assess drivers
Chris Clark, Fleet Manager of More Group explains how they are working with Driving Services to reduce claim ratios.
"Driving Services was approached to put together a driver training progra...
"Driving Services was approached to put together a driver training progra...
Our Clients
Driving Services has a proven record of providing high quality service to our clients, and are proud to be associated with them in turn.
Below are a selection of Driving Services clients.
...
Below are a selection of Driving Services clients.
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Bell & Howell show real results with Driving Services
Ken Taylor, Administration Services Manager of Bell & Howell talks about the results that Driving Services have achieved over the last few years.
"The initial focus of the driver trainin...
"The initial focus of the driver trainin...
Fleet Management software kept up to date with new DfT research!
Driving Services keep up to date with new DfT research on Work Related Road Accidents!
At Driving Services we are constantly looking to make our products and services relevant to the modern d...
At Driving Services we are constantly looking to make our products and services relevant to the modern d...
NEC Competition Winners Announced !
Three lucky winners !
Driving Services announced the names today of the three lucky companies who have won a Work Related Road Safety Review in our Prize Draw held at the NEC Health & Saf...
Driving Services announced the names today of the three lucky companies who have won a Work Related Road Safety Review in our Prize Draw held at the NEC Health & Saf...
Driving Services Recruits NEW Marketing Co-ordinator
New Marketing Co-ordinator at Driving Services.
Driving Services announced today that Liz Gwyther has joined the company as Marketing Co-ordinator. Liz who is a member of The Chartered Instit...
Driving Services announced today that Liz Gwyther has joined the company as Marketing Co-ordinator. Liz who is a member of The Chartered Instit...
Driving Services Announces Insurance Partnership
Exciting new partnership established.
Driving Services, a leader in field of Managing Work Related Road Safety and Driver Training, announced today a partnership with one of the leading Motor...
Driving Services, a leader in field of Managing Work Related Road Safety and Driver Training, announced today a partnership with one of the leading Motor...
Travis Perkins Takes Advantage of Latest Driver Training Technology
Travis Perkins embraces new technology !
Driving Services announced today that they would be providing Travis Perkins with their brand new online driving assessment tool. Travis Perkins, one ...
Driving Services announced today that they would be providing Travis Perkins with their brand new online driving assessment tool. Travis Perkins, one ...
Driving Services announces New Business Manager
Driving Services announced today that Dave Caldwell is joining the company as Business Manager
Dave has worked in the Transport and Driver Training Industry at various levels since 1988, and ...
Dave has worked in the Transport and Driver Training Industry at various levels since 1988, and ...
Diving not Driving!
Driver training company boss Doug Jenkins has swapped his fuel tanks for fish tanks and braved a school of sharks to raise funds for the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Doug, who is more used t...
Doug, who is more used t...
Transco contract in the pipeline for Driving Services
Possibly the largest contract ever awarded for the application of driver risk assessments within a mixed fleet of around 30,000 drivers based all around the UK.
Transco have been committed to...
Transco have been committed to...
Inland Revenue choose Driving Services over the competition
Driving Services said that it was successful in the tender to supply driver training to the Inland Revenue in what is possibly the largest contract for on road car driver training.
Stan Aylin...
Stan Aylin...
Cambridgeshire County Council choose Driving Services
Driving Services has announced that it was successful in the tender to supply driver training to Cambridgeshire County Council. The Authority is committed to providing its lease car drivers with the...
T-Mobile (UK) call on Driving Services for risk managements
Driving Services announced today that it was successful in the tender to supply driver training to T-Mobile, one of the world’s leading mobile communications companies.
This contract is possi...
This contract is possi...
Suzanna Shepherd, new General Manager for Driving Services
Driving Services announced today that Suzanna Shepherd has joined Driving Services as General Manager. Suzanna has a wealth of experience in Management, Personnel and Training having spent time in t...
Record year for Driving Services
Driving Services announced today that at their latest year end, October 2002, they had a record year in people trained, turnover and profit.
Doug Jenkins, Managing Director of Driving Servic...
Doug Jenkins, Managing Director of Driving Servic...
Dixons opt for Driving Services Escalation Procedure Training
Driving Services announced today that it will supply Management training in Motor Fleet Risk issues to Dixons Limited, the electrical retailer.
The training, named Escalation Procedure Traini...
The training, named Escalation Procedure Traini...
Comet Group Plc choose Driving Services to train delivery drivers
Driving Services announced today that it has been awarded the contract to supply driver training and associated fleet risk management services to Comet Group Plc.
The initial focus of the dri...
The initial focus of the dri...
New desktop assessment service launched by Driving Services
Driving Services, a leader in the field of driver and fleet safety, has launched a new Desktop Driving Assessment, which offers a quick, cost-effective method of evaluating the driving abilities and...
National Driver Improvement Scheme
When a person is involved in a Road Traffic Incident and evidence is collated by the Police which indicates that they have been "Driving Without Due Care and Attention, or Driving Without Reaso...
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company renews contract!
Driving Services have successfully renewed their contract to offer Motor Fleet Risk Management Services to The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The company recognised that careless driving an...
DS retains contract to run North Yorks Driver Improvement Courses - 1st Dec 2005
Driving Services learned today that they have successfully retained the Contract to run Driver Improvement Courses on behalf of North Yorkshire Police.
Driver Improvement Courses are intended to...
Driver Improvement Courses are intended to...
Driving Services welcomes Stuart Gemmell - 16th Jan 2006
Driving Services is extremely pleased to be welcoming Stuart Gemmell back to the company. Stuart is a very experienced Motor Fleet Risk Manager with a wide range of Health & Safety Management ex...
Driving Services wins Cadbury Schweppes Contract - 9th Jan 2006
Driving Services are delighted to announce they have been selected by the confectionary and soft drinks giant Cadbury Schweppes to deliver and implement a Work Related Road Safety programme for the ...
Lex Leasing exciting opportunity - 20th Jan 2006
Driving Services today announced that they have been chosen by Lex Vehicle Leasing to be their provider of Work Related Road Safety services, including Driver Training. Lex Vehicle Leasing is the le...
Duty of Care Compliance Package
Aimed at : Fleet Managers who feel they need an uncomplicated package of services to enable them to comply with their responsibilities and legal obligations in relation to Driving at Work.
Today...
Today...
Driving Services launches Duty of Care Compliance Package - 1st Feb 2006
Driving Services has just launched a brand new service for Fleet customers, entitled The Duty of Care Compliance package. It is deisgned to assist those Fleet Managers who may be confused or uncerta...
Customer Care Charter
Driving Services place a heavy emphasis on ensuring our customer's expectations are exceeded.
We have a comprehensive Customer Care Charter to outline how we aim to achieve this and the policies ...
We have a comprehensive Customer Care Charter to outline how we aim to achieve this and the policies ...
T-Mobile announces pleasing vehicle incident reduction rate - 8th Mar 2006
T-Mobile have just announced a pleasing reduction in the total net costs of incidents amongst their company car drivers in 2005, compared with 2004. In 2004 the total cost of incidents was calculate...
Driving Services Signals Changes - 19th April 2006
Driving Services has called for legislation to force motorists to signal their intentions when driving.
Drivers and riders of motor vehicles not signalling their intentions when driving is seen a...
Drivers and riders of motor vehicles not signalling their intentions when driving is seen a...
Customer Services & Fleet Department Manager
Sarah Austin
Fleet Customer Care ManagerSarah is responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of customer care to our fleet clients and ensuring that we meet their needs and requirements.
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Fleet Customer Care ManagerSarah is responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of customer care to our fleet clients and ensuring that we meet their needs and requirements.
...
Driving Services Welcomes New People - 25th September 2006
Driving Services are pleased to announce the arrival of three new members to its Head Office based team in Ledsham, Wirral.
Joining our Sales department as National Business Manager, Bill Worsl...
Joining our Sales department as National Business Manager, Bill Worsl...
SmartDrive Announces Partnership with Driving Services - December 2006
California based SmartDrive Systems and their UK partner, Cheshire based Driving Services UK Limited announce their collaboration to introduce the SmartDrive fleet vehicle safety improvement system ...
Speed Awareness Courses
What does attending the course involve?
The course is either a three hour theory only based course or a mixture of theory and practical for a duration of six hours. By agreeing to attend the co...
The course is either a three hour theory only based course or a mixture of theory and practical for a duration of six hours. By agreeing to attend the co...
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance UK selects SmartDrive and DS - February 2007
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance UK has selected SMARTDRIVE™ and Driving Services UK Limited to offer cutting edge road-related risk management technology to fleet clients in the UK.
London, United King...
London, United King...
Opticar Joins Forces with Driving Services - February 2007
As any fleet manager knows, running a fleet, whether company or employee owned, involves more than simply providing a car, as occupational road risk and corporate responsibility issues become more o...
Norfolk Speed Awareness Courses Underway - March 2007
Driving Services have commenced their Speed Awareness Courses for Norfolk Constabulary, and feedback from delegates has been excellent.
Norfolk Constabulary wish to discourage motorists from spee...
Norfolk Constabulary wish to discourage motorists from spee...
Eden Springs to use Driving Services for WRRS Programme - March 2007
Eden Springs, a leading group in Europe for home and office water delivery, has signed up to a Work Related Road Safety Programme with Driving Services.
Eden Springs drivers will complete risk as...
Eden Springs drivers will complete risk as...
Driving Services Signs 10 Year Deal with U Drive Solutions - July 2007
Driving Services today announced a 10 year exclusive deal with U Drive Solutions, an insurance based automotive services provider.
The exclusive agreement will allow Driving Services to provide...
The exclusive agreement will allow Driving Services to provide...
Driving Services UK Limited Gets Approval as Periodic Training Centre - July 2007
Driving Services Uk Limited announced today that it’s application as a Driver CPC Periodic Training Centre has been approved for both PCV and LGV vehicle classes.
Commenting on the success, Doug ...
Commenting on the success, Doug ...
A New Driving Force as DriveTech (UK) and Driving Services Merge - October 2007
Today, the boards of DriveTech (UK) plc and Driving Services UK Limited have announced that the two companies have merged to create a new force in the fleet risk management, driver assessment and dr...
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