BLT Driver Training

25/08/2026

Recently, we said goodbye to Chris after nine years of supporting BLT Driver Training.

Chris has been a valued part of the team and has played an important role in supporting the delivery and development of our driver training services over the years.

We’d like to say a huge thank you for all of her hard work, commitment and support throughout her time with us.

From everyone at BLT Driver Training, we wish Chris all the very best for the future and every success in whatever comes next. 💙

24/08/2026

Improve your driving awareness, reduce risk and build confidence behind the wheel.

BLT Driver Training is delivering a Driver Awareness Virtual Classroom Course for fleet and professional drivers looking to strengthen their driving standards and develop safer, more responsible habits on the road.

This interactive 3-hour live online session covers road safety, hazard perception and responsible driver behaviour, using trainer-led presentations, group discussion and real-life driving scenarios.

✅ CPD Certified
✅ Delivered live via Zoom by experienced trainers
✅ Interactive, practical sessions with small class sizes
✅ eCertificate on successful completion
✅ Private group bookings available
✅ Ideal for businesses looking to support safer, more confident driving across their fleet

Friday 28th August 2026
1:30pm
Live online via Zoom
£60 per person

Whether you’re looking to refresh your drivers’ skills, reduce risk on the road, improve passenger comfort or strengthen driving standards across your organisation, this course provides practical learning that can be applied straight away.

Book your place: https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/driver-training/driver-awareness-training/

Book your CPD Certified Driver Awareness Course with BLT Driver Training. A 3-hour live virtual classroom course via Zoom, designed to improve safety, professionalism and confidence on the road.

19/08/2026

Would you drive in flip-flops or sliders? 🩴

New research highlighted by Road Safety GB found that 35% of motorists surveyed had driven in loose-fitting or open-backed footwear during June, rising to 42% among drivers aged 17-29.

It might seem like a small detail, particularly on a quick summer journey, but what you wear behind the wheel matters.

Rule 97 of the Highway Code says drivers should make sure their clothing and footwear do not prevent them from using the vehicle controls correctly.

So, before heading out in the sunshine, take a second to think about what’s on your feet.

Enjoy the summer.
Stay comfortable.
Make sure you can remain fully in control.

11/08/2026

This month’s Driving for Better Business Fleet Safety Focus is looking at one of the most fundamental parts of driver safety: seat belts.

For businesses with employees who drive for work, seat belt use shouldn’t simply be assumed. It should form part of a clear driving-for-work policy, supported by regular communication, training and expectations around compliance.

While responsibility for wearing a seat belt generally sits with the individual driver or adult passenger, fleet operators and managers still have a duty of care towards those driving for work.

Driving for Better Business encourages organisations to consider:

- Is seat belt use clearly covered in your driver policy?
- Do drivers understand when exemptions do – and don’t – apply?
- Are seat belt defects reported and repaired promptly?
- Is driver safety reinforced through training and regular reminders?

A simple habit can make a significant difference to the outcome of a collision.

At BLT Driver Training, we help organisations strengthen driver safety through practical training, assessments and professional driver development - helping businesses reduce risk and support safer driving for work.

Read this month’s Driving for Better Business Fleet Safety Focus on Seat Belts: https://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/fleet-safety-focus-monthly-update/seat-belts/

06/08/2026

August is National Road Victim Month.

This month provides an opportunity to remember everyone who has lost their life or been seriously injured on our roads, as well as the families, friends and communities whose lives have been changed forever.

Behind every road casualty statistic is a person - and the impact of a collision can continue long after the incident itself.

At BLT Driver Training, our work is centred on helping organisations manage road risk more proactively. Driver assessments and ongoing development can help identify unsafe habits, strengthen awareness and support better decision-making before a serious incident occurs.

While training is only one part of improving road safety, we believe every organisation has a responsibility to do what it can to protect employees and everyone who shares the road with them.

This National Road Victim Month, we remember those affected and reaffirm the importance of working towards safer roads for all. https://www.roadpeace.org/remembering-lives-lost/national-road-victim-month/

Home » Remembering lives lost » National Road Victim Month Five people are killed every day, and over 60 are seriously injured. August was designated National Road Victim Month following the death of Princess Diana on 31st August 1997, and to commemorate the first death by a motor vehicle - Bridge...

03/08/2026

Are you a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor who has completed the Road Safety GB Ageing Driver Training Course?

BLT Driver Training is expanding its network of subcontracted trainers to deliver our Mature Drivers Confidence Builder Course.

The course supports older drivers to remain safe, confident and independent through a relaxed, one-to-one session in the client’s own vehicle.

We are currently recruiting in:
Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, the West Midlands, Hertfordshire, Greater Manchester, Durham, Cumbria, Essex and Buckinghamshire.

The opportunity includes:
• Flexible, self-employed delivery
• A 60-minute on-road coaching session
• Completion of a short written driving report
• £64.50 per course delivered
• Potential opportunities to deliver taxi assessments and fleet driver training

The programme is based on extensive research and successful pilots commissioned by the Older Drivers Forum, with the aim of establishing a recognised national standard for mature driver support.

This is a valuable opportunity to put your specialist training into practice and help older drivers maintain their confidence, mobility and independence.

Full details, including what the role involves and how to apply:
https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/news/mature-drivers-trainers/

To express your interest, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 0330 4416 847.

Mature Drivers Trainers BLT Driver Training is expanding its network of subcontracted trainers to deliver our Mature Drivers Confidence Builder Course.We ar ...

30/07/2026

We’re thrilled to have contributed an opinion piece to Road Safety GB, from our CEO, Emma Burt.

“A driving licence should not be the end of driver development” explores why licence checks alone cannot show how safely or competently someone drives - and why organisations should take a proactive, supportive approach to assessing and developing employees who drive for work.

With provisional figures showing a rise in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads, ongoing driver development should be treated as an essential part of occupational road risk management.

Read the full article here: https://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/opinion-a-driving-licence-should-not-be-the-end-of-driver-development/

OPINION: A driving licence should not be the end of driver development 10.03 | 21 July 2026 | Opinion With provisional figures showing a rise in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads, Emma Burt, CEO of BLT Driver Training, highlights why organisations must look beyond...

27/07/2026

Driver fatigue can have serious consequences.

Tiredness can reduce concentration, slow reaction times, affect judgement and increase the risk of dangerous microsleeps behind the wheel.

This month’s Driving for Better Business Fleet Safety Focus reminds employers to:
• Plan schedules that allow adequate rest
• Encourage drivers to report fatigue concerns
• Educate teams on warning signs, including heavy eyelids, excessive yawning, drifting and difficulty concentrating
• Make it clear that safety must always come before schedules

BLT Driver Training supports businesses and fleet operators with professional driver assessments and tailored training designed to improve awareness, decision-making and safety on the road.

Read the full Driver Fatigue insight from Driving for Better Business:
https://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/driver-fatigue-we-need-to-talk/

Explore BLT Driver Training:
https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/driver-training/

24/07/2026

Longer daylight hours do not remove the risk of fatigue.

For professional drivers, summer can mean longer working days, busier schedules, warmer weather, heavier traffic and more time spent concentrating behind the wheel.

At the same time, drivers may need to stay alert to additional seasonal risks, including more vulnerable road users, school holiday traffic and unpredictable behaviour from people making unfamiliar journeys.

Fatigue can affect reaction times, judgement, concentration and decision-making - all of which are essential for safe work-related driving.

BLT Driver Training helps organisations support their drivers with professional training focused on awareness, planning and safer decision-making in real-world conditions.

Support safer fleet journeys this summer: https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/driver-training/

21/07/2026

Did you know we offer flexible online driver training?

Our Driving Essentials: Signs, Speed and Safety course is designed to refresh everyday road knowledge and improve driver awareness.

This engaging eLearning course covers three key areas:
• Road signs and markings
• Speed limits and how they are signed
• The risks and consequences of driver distraction

Ideal for businesses, fleet operators and individual drivers, the course offers a practical and accessible way to reinforce safer driving standards.

Learners can complete the course online in around 1 hour 20 minutes, with the option to complete each topic separately and return later.

With voiceover options and a simple login process, it is designed to support different learning needs and make driver training more accessible.

Refresh knowledge. Improve awareness. Support safer driving.

Find out more:
https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/driving-essentials-signs-speed-and-safety/

Flexible online driver training covering road signs, speed limits and driver distraction. Complete at your own pace and download your certificate.