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A driver survey by ALD Automotive has found that training is highly valued among drivers, with over a third who hadn't been trained stating that they would like a better understanding of risk in order to improve safety.
Of the 38% who had received training, 84% said that they would recommend it, while the survey also revealed that 62% of drivers had no formal driver training.
Mel Dawson, managing director, commented: "The lack of formal driver training being offered may be down to the view that it is expensive or only necessary in a minority of cases. But training is clearly something that drivers want, and fleet managers have a number of tools, such as telematics, to identify opportunities for specific training in order to avoid costly behaviour."
"With the onset of wintry conditions, driver training is particularly relevant in poor driving conditions. Fleets that don't offer training are missing an opportunity to improve efficiency, reduce accidents, and reduce running costs through lower fuel, maintenance and insurance bills, and it further demonstrates a duty of care to drivers."
Conducted over an 18-month period, the ALD driver survey also found that less than half of drivers (43%) had been asked to complete a simple health check to ensure that they are fit to drive for work, with 81% of respondents saying they would support making health checks a legal requirement.
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