Defensive Driving Training Requirements - HEINEKEN
Defensive Driving Training Requirements - HEINEKEN
Defensive Driving Training Requirements - HEINEKEN
Applicable to:
LSPs
In line with our number one HEINEKEN behaviour — Put Safety First! — the purpose of this document is to outline the
requirements for defensive driving training. This training provides the “what” (knowledge and attitudes) and the “how”
(hands-on skills training) to keep our HEINEKEN and contracted drivers safe on the road, as well as members of the
communities in which we operate.
Scope
The course should be tailored to the needs of all drivers and vehicles. It should provide drivers with relevant information
to the activities and vehicle type they will use. HEINEKEN shall organise trainings for internal employees and/or
contractors we directly manage, and external logistics service providers (LSPs) shall organise trainings for their third-
party contracted drivers (combining internal & LSP truck drivers into one training is also possible, see the LSP
Management capability for good practices).
Duration
Minimum 8 hours (1 day); strongly recommended 16 hours (2 days).
Suggested formats:
• A traditional training format with 1 or 2 full training days
• A micro-learning format with 4 - 8 sessions of 1 - 2 hours each over the course of a few months to 1 year
Frequency
All drivers: All drivers working on behalf of HEINEKEN (internal or contracted) should attend a defensive driving training once
every three years at minimum.
High-risk drivers: Drivers who have been identified as high-risk must complete local defensive driving training minimum
8 hours every year with a focus on mostly practical exercises – not just theory in a classroom. This can be organised by
the OpCo / LSP or by a local provider the OpCo / LSP employs.
Driver risk level can be determined based on the following criteria: results after completion of prior defensive driving
training, driver risk type assessments, p r i o r telematics reports ( for instance speeding, harsh acceleration, harsh
breaking/ABS warnings, etc.), and/or based on number of accidents/incidents the drivers has had in the past.
Supplier requirements
The supplier providing defensive driving training should be an accredited organisation in the country where the OpCo /
LSP operates that can deliver nationally recognised defensive driving qualifications. The supplier should provide all
participants with a Certificate of Achievement for attending the course at its conclusion. The training should take place in
the exact vehicles that drivers use daily, or, if not possible, a like-for-like vehicle comparable to the ones used daily. If
there is difficulty finding a qualified local supplier, please reach out to Hayley Barone, Global Road Safety Manager.
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General Requirements
Defensive driving trainings must have a mix of theory and practical
exercises. In line with the HEINEKEN 70-20-10 development model,
remember that only 10% of learning comes from formal training (in this
case, the theoretical content presented in a classroom or via e-learnings),
whereas 70% of learning comes from on-the-job experiences —
specifically the practical, behind-the-wheel exercises. The final 20% of
learning comes from relationships and feedback, which is why it is vital
for line managers to coach and advise on driver behaviour based on
telematics performance throughout the year.
As such, formal training should only comprise a small portion of the total
time spent in defensive driving training. The majority of training time should be spent behind the wheel in the vehicle.
During the practical behind-the-wheel exercises, a certified driving instructor should be present in the front passenger
seat providing the driver with valuable instruction and coaching along the way.
2. Defensive Driving Training – Range of behind-the-wheel exercises to develop emergency car control skills
Practical content includes
• Vehicle maintenance
• Seating position, ergonomics
• Steering techniques
• Simulated emergency braking exercises (ABS)
• Low speed manoeuvrings exercises
Exercises should be designed so drivers can safely explore the effects of speed, road surface a n d different
braking systems when faced with an emergency. On average – each driver should complete 10-12 emergency
stops during the day – receiving valuable instruction and coaching along the way. Training can take place in a
suitable area on your own site or a dedicated safe driver training school in your area.
A detailed overview of the knowledge, skills, and outcomes to be covered in the course can be found on the next page.
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For defensive driving training requirements for Motorbikes, please click here.
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