Corporate driving proficiency training course for light truck drivers

Vehicle Safety for Vans

Your organisation uses utility vehicles (freight transport, <3.5T) This means investing in in-depth training in vehicle control and road traffic safety for your van drivers is the right decision. It helps prevent serious accidents and personal suffering. It also reduces your transport-related overhead costs.

Driving vans requires a sense of responsibility. Traffic is complex and customer-oriented companies strive to respect delivery agreements. This can lead to risky behaviour, such as driving at excessive speed, ignoring the rules of the road and loss of control of the vehicle caused by improper loading. VIAS Institute studies also show that van drivers are more prone to driving under the influence of drink or drugs and using a smartphone without a hands-free kit. The Vehicle Safety for Vans corporate training course gives you the opportunity to decisively address these risks. Choose this course and provide your professional drivers with the right training to drive light trucks and utility vans safely and with greater awareness. The course works according to a three-step plan: raising and increasing awareness, practical training in skid and brake control with vans and evaluation of your drivers’ driving proficiency during a concluding Commentary Drive on the public road.

The Vehicle Safety for Vans training course is independent of the other JESCO vehicle safety training courses and can be adapted to your company and its specific commercial activities. We will be glad to answer your questions in person on 03/866.16.66 or you can request a customised proposal right now.

Vehicle Safety for Vans is also a valuable extension to the JESCO comprehensive Corporate Driving Safety programme. Find out everything you need to know about this corporate road safety training programme.

Vans are an indispensable component of the business community. Safe and aware drivers reduce the risks involved.

Vehicle Safety for Vans Programme

Course content

Introduction to personal JESCO coaches and briefing

Raising and increasing awareness

During this theory session, supported by practical examples, we focus on, among other things, the correct loading of delivery vans, defensive driving, appropriate speed, blind spot hazards and the use of smartphones.

Dynamic sitting position and proper steering wheel handling
New safety systems and the operation of the differential
Defensive driving and avoiding frontal and lateral collisions
Blind spot hazards, keeping your distance, reaction times and smartphones in traffic

Intensive Training

The JESCO training fleet of vans is equipped with recent model MERCEDES utility vehicles. The training site is designed especially for vehicle control training with light trucks. The following exercises are covered in the programme:

Evasion exercises with skid control
Emergency braking technique
Braking and controlled avoidance
Preventive braking technique
Aquaplaning
Evaluation, debriefing and compiling a personal action plan

Commentary Drive for Vans

Improve control of the risks involved in your delivery van transport and have your drivers participate in this corporate training course.

Interactive driving task according to a predefined route. The JESCO coach gives instructions and evaluates your participants’ insight into traffic and steering and braking techniques
JESCO Cam recording of the entire drive for analysis and coaching
Evaluation, debriefing and compiling a personal action plan

Request a quotation for Vehicle Safety for Vans today. Prefer a personal response to your question or a fully personalised training course? We are at your disposal. Call us on 03/866.16.66.

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JESCO Auto Training School is a Government of Flanders-approved training provider. This means the entire package of driving proficiency training courses was subjected to a comprehensive audit. The fact that we received a positive evaluation is not only an acknowledgement of our unique expertise in the field of road safety – it also means that Flemish SMEs are entitled to a 20-30% grant for our courses. So choose JESCO for your training project in driving safely, intelligently and with situational awareness.

When I started the JESCO skid course (for the fun and the thrill!), I could not have guessed that the experience would eventually save my life! What had particularly stuck with me was the tip: “don’t focus on the approaching danger, but look for a way out.”

Years later, I was in a traffic jam on a motorway and saw a truck approaching way too fast in my rear-view mirror. There was no way the driver would still be able to brake. Remembering “find a way out”, I quickly started my car to flee onto the hard shoulder… That truck still drove into me at the trunk and rear door, but at least I was not squashed between the truck in front of me and the oncoming ten-tonne truck.
I am very grateful to JESCO for furthering my understanding of traffic situations and those few simple but potentially life-saving tips. I would therefore advise every driver to take the JESCO course.

Ann Dierick
Anaesthetist

- A. Dierick

Super good and educational experience given by very good instructors. Highly recommended, don’t hesitate to take a course here.

- C.B. – 5 star Google review

Last weekend, I attended the skid and brake control course at Jesco. What an experience! It was not only great learning, but also super fun! We got lots of practice opportunities and good tips and tricks that helped us in our next attempt. You also drive different types of cars (manual, automatic, normal tyres, slicks…) to gain as much experience as possible. I definitely feel that I can now drive more safely in traffic, starting with a correct seating position, which was of course addressed. Instructor Glenn shared his knowledge and experience and encouraged us to push our limits on the track, always with a smile! He himself also gave an occasional demo, which – thanks to the accompanying explanations – you also learn from. In short, it was a great experience! If I get the chance, I will definitely come back! 😉

- Helena Kropek – 5 sterren Google Review

It was a great return moment this morning. The practice was teachable moment with very friendly and professional guidance from experienced instructors, with before and after summing up the various factors affecting these tasks and neutralising them. There were interactive tasks that definitely made a me understand how important braking, keeping distance, not being distracted,… could be. Closing with a very interesting group discussion from which I definitely learnt. Here I will definitely come back!

- Jarne Verbraeken

Had a pleasant driving license refresher course, thanks Jesco for the interesting and informative course!

- Lore Van Asten

I always thought it was useless, until my daughter followed a course at Jesco. It was an super experience and actually something good for every driver 👍

- Melissa Zearo

Wonderful experience: in the skid section, you gain important knowledge on how to react in emergency situations and combined with the commentary drive, you also gain insight into your own wrong driving habits. It is a very cool experience and it can literally save lives!

- P.B. – 5 star Google Review

I did a Driving license Refresher course at Jesco in Puurs and it was a fantastic day. Very good friendly, fun and funny instructors who complete atmosphere. I was able to learn a lot in a few hours. In short, an unforgettable and instructive experience !

- Soufiane Echamlali Araouhid

What an ACE experience. We had booked a full-day skid and driving skills training with the entire Codacious team. Super enthusiastic instructors, smooth and fun delivery… a top day for the whole team!