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Dave Lawson Project Manager Road Safety Sheffield City Council. How the scheme evolved Partnership project with Sheffield Futures and Approved Driving Instructors(ADIs) Learner drivers – Life Skills and Road Safety sessions Drip fed road safety input over a 10 week period
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Dave Lawson Project Manager Road Safety Sheffield City Council
How the scheme evolved Partnership project with Sheffield Futures and Approved Driving Instructors(ADIs) Learner drivers – Life Skills and Road Safety sessions • Drip fed road safety input over a 10 week period • Worked with individuals with different lifestyles and objectives • Developed personal strategies for driving safely in the future
How to continue without the cost ? Driving instructors (ADIs) • Could road safety be delivered in-car as part of a normal lesson? - 100s of ADIs - 25 pupils each per year - No venue costs • No staff costs
‘….drivers need a realistic perception of their own skills and the potential influence of others….. • ….. recognize the importance of driver training that develops self-evaluation…… • …….coaching seen as the key method in achieving this.’
Learner centred approach/coaching The coach helps the learner to…… • take ownership for their own learning • take responsibility for the driving tasks • consider factors that influence their driving behaviour • develop self- reflection/evaluation techniques
The Learn Safe Drive Safe scheme • Provides training for ADIs in client centred learning and the use of a variety of coaching tools • Provides training in the delivery of specially developed in-car road safety micro-lessons • Based on the higher levels of the GDE
Syllabus Speed choices Distraction Fatigue Self reflection Influence of others Alcohol Drugs & medication Seatbelts • Important that in-car time kept to a minimum • Each topic can be delivered in two 5 minute sessions spread over 2 lessons
Delivery – Micro-lessons Format – 3 stage ‘sandwich’ delivery • Stage 1 - In-car introduction with ADI • Stage2 - Self-reflection/study at home • Stage 3 - In-car consolidation with ADI
Worksheets • Specific • Personal • Situational cues • If….then Develop coping strategies Develop an awareness Understand the danger
The scheme recap • Use coaching techniques • Develop awareness of GDE level 3 and 4 issues • Identify potential trigger situations and develop personal coping strategies • Develop and practice self-evaluation techniques
What the ADIs get • Full day training session on client centred learning, coaching techniques and the use of road safety resources • Micro-lesson instructor notes and learner’s worksheets • Access to e-learning modules • Marketing • Follow up training sessions • LSDS driver training offers • CPD certification
South Yorkshire Lewisham North West Somerset Sussex Northants Training delivered by Ian Edwards 2011 ADI training accredited by
Enquiries about the scheme Contact: David.Lawson@sheffield.gov.uk or ian.edwards@edrivingsolutions.com Thank you