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Workplace Road Safety
Whether travelling between sites, heading to a meeting, or picking up a morning coffee, ensure your occupational drivers stay safe on the road with our workplace driver safety program, Drive It Home.
Our Drive It Home program helps occupational drivers reduce the risk of road crashes through an interactive learning experience designed to enhance their knowledge and understanding of road safety principles.
Road Sense Australia offers organisations the chance to incorporate road and driver safety into their work health and safety policies.
The importance of workplace road safety programs
Road crashes are one of the most common causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and absence from work.
In Australia, 42% of work fatalities are a direct result of vehicle incidents. This is more than triple the number of fatalities across any other classification.
Occupational drivers face many of the same risks as other road users. Speeding, fatigue, poor environmental conditions, driver distraction, and drugs and alcohol are among the most significant risks to employee drivers.
What is Drive It Home?
The Drive It Home program has been developed to address critical components of road safety, designed specifically to meet the needs of occupational drivers.
We understand that organisational requirements vary based on both internal and external factors. Therefore, Drive It Home is structured into various modules, each covering a range of topics and thoughtfully designed to group relevant areas of learning together.
Why Choose Road Sense?
As a trusted non-profit that has helped over 75,000 drivers become safer road users, we bring our extensive experience from local communities into the occupational driver context.
Road Safety as Part of Your Work Health & Safety
Comprehensive Training
Risk Mitigation
Program Structure
Block 1 – Comprehensive Driving Safety
Essential modules for employees and managers.
Virtual Classroom Runtime: Up to 7hrs
Self-Paced Online Runtime: Approximately 4-5hrs
Modules Include:
- 1.1 Fundamentals Workplace Driving
- 1.2 Speeding & Dangerous Driving
- 1.3 Distracted Driving
- 1.4 Impaired Driving
- 1.5 Healthy Driving & Fatigue Management
- 1.6 Seatbelts & Helmets
- 1.7 Hazard Perception & Risk Reduction
- 1.8 Vehicle Safety & Emergency Management
- 1.9 Impact To Society
Self-Paced: $99 + GST Per Participant
Virtual Classroom (Zoom): Starting from $2,000 + GST*
Block 2 – Vehicle Operation & Communication Skills
Complement modules for employees and managers.
Virtual Classroom Runtime: Up to 3hrs
Self-Paced Online Runtime: Approximately 2hrs
Modules include:
- 2.1 Country & Highway Driving
- 2.2 Vehicle Loads & Dynamics
- 2.3 Effective Communication & Teamwork in Road Safety
Self-Paced: $49 + GST Per Participant
Virtual Classroom (Zoom): Starting from $1,000 + GST*
* Prices are reflective for a class of up to 15 participants.
Delivery Method
Online Self-Paced
Participants will have 1 month to complete the program. Block 1 typically takes around 4 hours to complete, while Block 2 typically takes around 2 hours to complete. Each module concludes with a quiz that participants can retake as many times as needed to achieve a correct score. At the end, there is a Final Evaluation.
Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
This option allows employees to attend a live session via Zoom with one of our presenters. Sessions comprised of Block 1 will be presented over one day (up to 7 hours*) with a short break included. Participants can ask questions and engage in discussions on key topics related to workplace driving. At the end there is a Final Evaluation.
*Runtime may vary depending on number of participants, break durations and level of discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Work, Health & Safety Act 2011, employees are responsible for the primary duty of care in the provision and supervision of a safe work environment. Depending on your industry and work requirements, how these responsibilities are regulated may vary, including in regard to safe diving at work. Visit Safe Work Australia for more information.
Drive It Home offers numerous direct benefits to businesses by focusing on reducing the risks of motor vehicle collisions and the costs associated with traffic offences. By integrating our workplace driver safety program, businesses can:
- Reduce the risk of motor vehicle collisions
- Lower operational costs
- Enhance employee productivity
- Improve reputation and corporate responsibility
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Invest in long-term benefits
- Enhance employee safety and well-being
- Promote sustainable practices
As a respected non-profit organisation that has assisted over 75,000 drivers in improving road safety, Drive it Home has extended its expertise from local communities to occupational drivers. Drawing on this experience, Drive it Home is committed to enhancing road safety for both employees and employers.
The program can also be used as a part of a workplace induction package for new employees, or a refresher for those already employed at your work.
Drive It Home is designed to accommodate both novice and experienced drivers in any workplace setting where driving is involved. While there are no strict prerequisites, having a driver’s licence is beneficial for participants to fully engage with the program.
Runtimes of each block are an estimate and depend on varying factors such as your chosen delivery method, the number of participants involved, break durations and the level of discussion occurring throughout the program (if completing Drive It Home in a Virtual Classroom format).
See table below for estimated durations of each block.
Our specialised road safety presenters facilitate the classroom program, creating an engaging and interactive environment. They encourage discussions and delve deeper into specific topics based on participants’ questions. While the core content remains the same, the additional time allows for more detailed explanations, real-life examples, and shared personal experiences. This ensures a richer and more impactful learning experience.
Drive It Home features a range of interactive assessments and activities throughout the program. Assessments include quizzes at the end of each module and a Final Evaluation at the end of Block 1. Participants will have unlimited attempts to get all the answers correct. The quizzes are mainly multiple-choice.
Please contact us at [email protected] so we can advise on a potential face-to-face option.
A laptop, computer or tablet is recommended. We don’t recommend using a mobile phone.
A stable internet connection is needed if choosing the Virtual Classroom delivery method.
Online Self-Paced: This option can be completed individually and does not require the use of a camera or microphone.
Virtual Classroom: It is necessary to have both the camera and microphone on to interact with the presenter.
No, we currently have no accreditation from an outside body.
No, there is no minimum participant requirement, as individuals are able to take the self-paced online course.
We offer help/assistance through our call centre or by email – [email protected]
Yes, all participants who complete the Drive It Home program will receive a certificate of completion. Additionally, we provide a certificate for the company, certifying that their employees have successfully completed the Drive It Home program.
The certificate takes up to 2 business days to be received.
Yes, we offer a 15% discount for not-for-profit organisations (NFP) and companies with over 100 participants. If you qualify for one of these options, please contact us directly at [email protected] to discuss further.
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In the meantime, if you have any urgent inquiries, please feel free to contact our support team at [email protected] or call 1300 810 008.