Both the Australian WHS/OHS laws and the New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) place a primary duty on the business (PCBU) to ensure the health and safety of workers, which explicitly covers driving for work. This means the organisation must take all reasonably practicable steps to manage driving risks, and providing comprehensive, relevant driver safety training is a mandatory control measure.
Legally Endorsed
Driver Safety Course
This 15-minute online driver safety course provides guidelines on safe driving and encourages everyone to take road safety seriously.
Driver Safety Online Training Course
Australia & New Zealand
“Being a safe driver means being alert, obeying the traffic laws, always driving to the conditions of the road environment, respecting the rights of other drivers, and being ready to act at any time.”
Did you know these facts about driver safety?
According to the World Health Organization:
- Approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes
- Between 20 and 50 million more people suffer non-fatal injuries, with many incurring a disability as a result of their injury
- More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
- Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years
- 93% of the world’s fatalities on the roads occur in low- and middle-income countries, even though these countries have approximately 60% of the world’s vehicles.
- Road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product.
Course Overview
This online course on driver safety will help employees, contractors and volunteers drive safely and encourage everyone to take road safety seriously. It deals with driving at work and connected with the workplace. It also acts as a reminder of safe behaviours while driving outside of work and reminds everyone of the role we all play in keeping ourselves and others safe on the road.
This online driver safety course is awareness training that is suitable for global audiences including but not limited to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, USA, Canada, UK and South Africa.
Target audience
This driver safety training is suitable for all people or groups including employees, contractors and volunteers.
Topics covered
The following topics are covered in this driver safety online learning:
- Driver safety explained
- Main causes of deaths and injuries on the road
- Guidelines for driver safety
- Responsibilities for driver safety
- Know what to do if there is an accident
- The role we all play in road safety
Duration
This driver safety eLearning course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Learner experience
This online course for driver safety is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or human resource management platform, or via your existing learning management system if you already have one. During this driver safety training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce practical ways to ensure they understand driver safety and that they take road safety seriously. At the end of this driver safety course, there is a short online assessment. There is also a declaration that everyone will drive safely at work and in connection with the workplace and take road safety seriously.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course for driver safety at work, your employees, contractors and volunteers will be able to:
- Understand the importance of driver safety
- Be aware of the main causes of accidents and how to avoid them
- Practise driver safety before, during and after driving
- Understand driver safety responsibilities of individuals and employers
- Know what to do in the event of an accident.
- Recognise that we all have a role to play in keeping ourselves and others safe.
Business outcomes
Once your people have completed this online driver safety course you will achieve the following benefits:
- Increase awareness for driver safety
- Reduce the risk of accidents on the road
- Minimise the chance of serious injuries and fatalities on the road
- Reduce insurance premiums and workers compensation claims
- Ensure a driver safety culture at work and in connection with the workplace
- Enable a healthy and safe workplace
Other related online work health and safety courses
The alcohol and drugs in the workplace training can be completed as stand-alone eLearning or it can be rolled out with other Sentrient online workplace compliance training at induction and as regular refresher training. Other related compliance and code of conduct courses by Sentrient include alcohol and drugs at work and work health and safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key WHS/HSWA risks associated with driving for work that this course addresses?
Driving for work carries high-risk factors that the course is designed to mitigate. The primary hazards covered are Fatigue (a major contributor to crashes), Distraction (including mobile phone use and in-car technology), vehicle suitability and maintenance, and speed and road conditions. The course provides practical controls for managing each of these risks.
How frequently should employees complete a driver safety training course?
While there is no single mandated frequency across all jurisdictions, the standard industry best practice for high-risk activities, such as driving for work, is a refresher course every 1–3 years. This ensures drivers are reminded of best practices, are updated on any road rule changes, and are reinforced in the safety culture within the organisation.
Does the driver safety training online cover driver fatigue management, which is a significant WHS risk?
Yes,The course teaches drivers how to recognise the early warning signs of fatigue, the biological and environmental factors that increase risk (e.g., time of day, monotonous roads), and the legal requirement to take mandatory rest breaks, empowering drivers to refuse to drive when unsafe due to tiredness.
What are the rules regarding mobile phone use while driving in Australia and New Zealand that the course covers?
The course provides instruction on the use of handheld and hands-free mobile phones. It teaches that even legal hands-free use can be highly distracting and reinforces the company policy standard of minimising all phone use while driving and pulling over safely for necessary calls or texts.
How does the course ensure drivers understand the importance of pre-start vehicle checks?
The training includes a practical, step-by-step guide on pre-drive safety inspections (WOF/roadworthiness checks). This covers essential items like tyre pressure, fluid levels, brakes, lights, and load security. Drivers are taught that a vehicle inspection is a non-negotiable step in their duty to ensure their workplace (the vehicle) is safe before starting any journey.
Does the driver safety course address driving in varying conditions (e.g., remote areas, night driving, wet weather)?
Yes. The course
How long does the driver safety training online take to complete?
As an online awareness course, it is designed to be highly efficient. The typical completion time is 15 minutes. This duration makes it feasible for companies to implement without significant disruption to operational work schedules, allowing for frequent refresher training.
Is the driver safety training course suitable for both professional drivers and staff who only occasionally drive for work?
Yes. The course focuses on core WHS/HSWA principles and common road safety hazards, making it essential for anyone who drives as part of their job, including sales staff, mobile support workers, and regular delivery drivers. It establishes a baseline level of safety competency for all employees who drive for the business.
What proof of completion is provided to demonstrate that our workers have completed the driver safety course online?
Upon successful completion and passing the final assessment, each employee is automatically issued a Certificate of Completion. This document is a critical piece of evidence for the organisation's WHS records, demonstrating that the business has discharged its duty to provide training.
