Approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) towards the Periodic Training requirement of 35 hours. The driver training course consists of one full day of off-the-job training and will be on a candidate:instructor ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.

The programme, which includes practical assessments and theory papers, is based around the following main themes:

Accident prevention and reduction

Fuel efficient driving

SAFED instructors will use the guidance contained within the Assessment Guide when assessing candidates during the practical driving sessions. These assessments will be recorded on the marking sheets.The grading system combines the scores from the practical driving assessments with those achieved in the safety check and theory test exercises.

Minimum standards of competence must be achieved to pass the safety check and theory test exercises.In the practical driving assessments, the fewer the faults throughout the day, the higher a candidate's grade will be.

The days training is described in detail on the SAFED Driver Training Course Programme page.