Van Smart

Van Smart is a Transport for London (TfL) backed driver training programme that aims to reduce work related road risks, improve safety and create long-term behavioural change in the van sector.

Van Smart is delivered in two sections, a classroom theory module and a practical cycling module, where van drivers experience a cyclist’s view of the road.

The two modules are delivered on the same day.

Van Smart Training is fully aligned to meet the requirements of Work Related Road Risk (WRRR), Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver level and Construction Logistics & Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) Standard.

The specific objectives for Van Smart are:

To increase driver understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable road users To improve driver attitudes to vulnerable road users To change driver behaviour and to give more consideration to the issues faced by vulnerable road users To ultimately reduce the number of collisions and incidents between vans and cyclists

Please note drivers will be taken out on bicycles as part of this course.

Please make sure drivers are aware of this before booking them on to the session.

Cycle Confident will supply Bicycles, Helmets and High Viz jackets for this training.

The course must have 16 drivers in order to go ahead. If this number is not met Cycle Confident will have to cancel the course and move bookings to future events.

We currently do not upload the 7 hours of periodic training for Van Smart.