RoSPA sets new standard in global road safety

5 July 2024

RoSPA has been named as an accredited provider of Defensive Driver Training in the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers’ (the IOGP) Land Transportation Safety Practice document and has launched a new qualification - the RoSPA Level 2 International Award in Defensive Driving.

Developed by the RoSPA Qualifications team, the RoSPA Level 2 International Award in Defensive Driving strives to improve a drivers' ability to drive safely and with confidence in whichever environment and conditions they operate in.

The international qualification in defensive driving will see training providers boost their portfolios with crucial defensive driving techniques like hazard awareness, speed management, and risk assessment.  The qualification is available to organisations whose employees drive regularly for work, on public roads and company premises.

Suitable for a variety of road users, including those operating off-road and heavy vehicles, the qualification ensures drivers understand the legal, cultural, and environmental requirements of driving in their region. Additionally, they will also be educated on human factors such as distractions, fatigue and driver behaviour, and journey conditions, including driving on different types of road surface and the use of vehicle safety systems.