The Van Smart scheme is a driver training program backed by Transport for London (TfL). It's designed to reduce work-related road risks, improve safety, and create long-term behavioural changes in the van sector. The program is particularly relevant for professional drivers and aims to enhance driving standards and professionalism.
The Van Smart training program is structured into two main sections: a classroom theory module and a practical cycling module. The theory module focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to become safer, more diligent, and efficient drivers. The practical module is designed to improve drivers' awareness of vulnerable road users by having them experience a cyclist's view of the road.
This training is particularly important in London, where vans account for a significant portion of road freight mileage and are involved in a notable percentage of road traffic incidents, some of which result in serious injuries or fatalities.
The program is Driver CPC accredited and aligns with several standards, including FORS Silver level, Work Related Road Risk (WRRR), and the Construction Logistics & Community Safety (CLOCS) Standard.
To support the goals of the Van Smart scheme and enhance vehicle safety, Dun-Bri Group offers a range of products that can be installed in commercial vehicles. These include:
Camera Monitor Kits: Enhance driver visibility and awareness, particularly important for detecting vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians in urban areas.
Audible Warning Alarms: Alert road users when the vehicle is turning, reversing, or moving in a potentially hazardous manner.
Reverse Parking Aids: Assist drivers in safely manoeuvring in tight spaces, reducing the risk of accidents during reversing.
LED Lighting Solutions: Improve vehicle visibility on the road, crucial for safe driving during early mornings, late evenings, and poor weather conditions.
These products not only align with the Van Smart scheme's emphasis on safety but also contribute to meeting the standards set by FORS Silver level and WRRR. They are an integral part of our commitment to improving road safety and professional standards in the van sector.
For more detailed information, you can visit the Transport for London Van Smart page or the FORS Van Smart Training pages for course information.