Road Safety Resources for Drivers

Click here to donate to RoSPA!Whether its commuting, popping to the shops, taking the kids out or going to work, driving is an essential part of personal, family and work life for millions of us. It can be enjoyable and pleasant, but it can also be stressful and dangerous. Virtually every road crash involves at least one driver.

Free Resources

Driving for Work: FilmThe is a new RoSPA resource.Driving for Work: Film
Free to view online. “Driving for Work” is a short film designed to raise awareness about the risks faced and created by people who drive for work.		 Top Ten Tips For Staying Within the LimitTop Ten Tips for Staying Within the Limit
Simple and practical things drivers who find it difficult to stay with speed limits can do to help themselves.
Free to downloadClick here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 155 kb)
Volunteer Driver's Handbook Volunteer Driver's Handbook
Free to download Click here to download the document in a PDF format (PDF format 304kb)
Free printed copies are available from Duncan Vernon. 		Parents and young driversParents and Young Drivers
An A4 leaflet highlighting the most common risks for young drivers. It includes a Safer Driving Agreement for parents and young drivers to use.
Free to downloadClick here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 145 kb)
Helping young people learn to driveHelping Young People Learn To Drive
Advice for parents and others who are helping their children learn to drive by supervising them during private practice.
Free to downloadClick here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 274 kb)


Printed copies can be purchased from RoSPA's Online Shop. Discounts are available for RoSPA Members
Carrying Other People's Children SafelyCarrying Other People's Children Safely
A booklet giving advice about using child seats and seat belts for anyone who transports other people's children in a car, taxi, bus or coach.
Free to download. Click here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 430 kb)


Printed copies can be purchased from RoSPA's Online Shop. Discounts are available for RoSPA Members
Refresher driver training reportRefresher Driver Training Report
A report of surveys conducted with drivers and training providers to assess awareness and views about refresher driver training.
Free to downloadClick here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 285 kb)
Get more from your drivingGet More From Your Driving
Advice for experienced drivers about refresher driver training courses.
Helping Learner Drivers Website www.HelpingLDrivers.com
A website for parents or guardians of children who are learning to drive
Child car seats websitewww.childcarseats.org.uk
A website giving advice about choosing and using child car restraints.
Drivers and vulnerable road usersDrivers and Vulnerable Road Users
A simple leaflet aimed at drivers to raise awareness of the dangers of bad driving in the presence of vulnerable road users and to encourage better driving behaviour.
Free to downloadClick here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 292 kb) 		Carrying pets safelyCarrying Pets Safely
A leaflet giving advice on how to carry pets safely in cars and the types of restraints and carriers available.
Free to download Click here to download the document in a PDF format (PDF format 133 kb)
Safer Journey PlannerSafer Journey Planner
Advice for drivers on how to plan safe jouneys and avoid falling asleep at the wheel
Free to download Click here to download the document in a PDF format (PDF format 108 kb) 		Choosing safer vehiclesChoosing Safer Vehicles
A checklist of things to consider when buying a new or second-hand car.
Free to download Click here to download the document in a PDF format(PDF format 492kb)
A Car Buyer's A to Z Guide of Vehicle Safety JargonA Car Buyer's A to Z Guide of Vehicle Safety Jargon
A list of the terminology used to describe safety features of vehicles with explanations and advice. 		 
Driving Factsheets Motor Vehicle Factsheets

Other Resources and Services

Driver Training Courses Experienced Driver Assessment
Road Safety Membership ROADTest - New Occupational Advanced Driving Test
   
picture of Sat Navs leafletUsing Sat Navs Safely
A leaflet giving advice on how to get the best out of your Sat Nav and avoid the risks that can sometimes come with them.

Printed copies are available from our Sales Department on 0121 248 2233, or email sales@rospa.com.
Product Code: RSDR188
Price Members: £9.99
Price Non-members: £11.50
(Pack of 100)

 

Useful Websites

RoSPA Driver Training RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders (RoADAR)
Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Department for Transport Road Safety Think Road Safety
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