Courses and Services

Find out more about our driver training courses and risk management solutions, that help you achieve a safer, more efficient fleet.

Our services

In the car with an approved instructor: real-world experience and expert feedback.

RoadSmart: online portal & mobile app designed for managing driver risk  and optimising your fleet. 

Group workshops, in-person & online, to get you and your drivers up to speed on relevant road safety topics.

These solutions offer large or specialized organizations the ability to independently manage their driver training.

On-Road Training

Driving for Work 

  • 3-hour course
  • For all business drivers – car or LCV
  • Risk assessment, personal safety and ergonomics
  • Learn fuel-efficient driving
  • Confined-space manouevring
  • Enhanced observation

Vehicle Familiarisation 

  • Ideal for new employees or those changing job roles
  • Ensures safe operation of unfamiliar vehicles
  • Helps safe transition from cars to vans
  • Provides practical, on-road training
  • Suitable for all experience levels

EV Familiarisation 

  • Smooth the transition to electric vehicles
  • Introduces EV driving characteristics and instrumentation
  • Optimize battery use and efficiency
  • Reduce wear on brakes and tires
  • Enhance safety and reduce collisions

Familiarisation with UK driving

  • Ideal for overseas-trained drivers
  • Covers UK road rules and conventions
  • Roundabout and road sign navigation
  • Understanding of the Highway Code
  • Supports safe fleet operation

Eco-Driving 

  • Boost fuel efficiency with simple techniques
  • Accredited by the Energy Saving Trust
  • Reduce fuel costs by up to 15p/litre
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Reduce collision risk

 

skills

Skills Development 

  • In-person driver training on specific topics
  • Parking & manoeuvring
  • Managing speed & distractions
  • Motorway driving
  • Overtaking
  • Driving in towns
  • Driving on country roads

RoadSmart – Online Risk Management and E-Learning

  • Licence check: Automatically check drivers’ licence validity and endorsements with DVLA
  • Fleet audit: Understand your fleet profile, manage your company vehicles and grey fleet
  • Grey fleet document checks: Ensure MOT and insurance compliance for grey fleet vehicles
  • Online driver risk assessment: Assess drivers’ attitudes, knowledge, observation and hazard perception
  • E-learning app: Access a wide range of online driver education content

Workshops: in person and online

Toolbox Talks

  • Online group workshops
  • 60 minutes per talk
  • 3-12 participants
  • Perfect for training days or as refreshers
  • For businesses of any size
  • Topics include COAST, alcohol awareness, fatigue, speed, winter driving, and more

Manager’s Guide Workshop

  • In-person or online
  • Half-day course (3.5 hours)
  • 3-12 participants
  • Covers laws, duty of care, risk management programs and company motoring policies
  • Ideal for businesses looking to start, improve, or refresh their road safety procedures

Van Manouevring

  • In-person practical group workshop
  • Half-day course (3.5 hours)
  • Up to 10 participants
  • Includes classroom briefing, practical exercises and driver evaluations
  • Focused on low-speed driving, parking, and navigating confined spaces

Specialist services

Advanced Standard Accreditation

  • Why get accredited: Endorse your training with IAM RoadSmart’s standards approval
  • Business benefits: Industry recognition, professional development, H&S compliance, and a strong safety culture
  • Driver benefits: Advanced driving qualification, improved safety, IAM membership, and insurance perks
  • Ideal for: Bus operators, taxi fleets, emergency services, couriers, logistics, and food delivery businesses

Driving Assessor Course

  • 4-day course for one or two delegates
  • Covers all the necessary Assessor skills, from document and vehicle safety checks, to the systematic and thorough analysis of driver behaviour
  • Route planning exercises to help create the perfect assessment drive for your employees’ working environment
  • Perfect for larger fleets
  • Save time and reduce costs