Driving assessments play a crucial role in promoting road safety, both for pre-employment screening and post-accident evaluations. These assessments evaluate the driving skills and capabilities of individuals, helping employers make informed decisions regarding their suitability for driving roles. Pre-employment driving assessments assess a candidate’s driving proficiency, knowledge of road rules, and ability to handle various driving situations, ensuring they meet the required standards before being employed in driving roles.

Post-accident driving assessments are conducted following a road traffic collision to determine the causes and contributing factors of the incident. These assessments help identify any deficiencies in driving behaviour, road awareness, or vehicle control that may have contributed to the accident. By conducting thorough post-accident assessments, employers can implement corrective measures, such as additional training or changes to driving policies, to prevent similar incidents in the future and improve overall road safety.

Driving assessments are typically carried out by qualified driving instructors or assessors who are trained to evaluate driving skills objectively and provide constructive feedback. They may include on-road assessments, hazard perception tests, and theoretical knowledge assessments to assess various aspects of driving competence. The results of these assessments are used to inform decision-making processes, such as hiring decisions, driver training programmes, and safety improvements within organisations.