The objective of the training is to refresh and upgrade the drivers’ skills so as to:

• Understand the concepts of defensive driving.
• Adequately prepare for driving trips.
• Anticipating potential hazards & avoid accidents
• Stay alert on the road
• Choose safe driving speeds.
• Drive safely on the Ugandan roads and traffic

At the end of the theory training, the class will be divided into small team groups and each team will be given a set of situations to analyse, present and discuss with the rest of the class.

Formative assessments will be undertaken during training. Trainees will be assessed at the end of a session as illustrated above, if they have already acquired the outcomes they can proceed to the next stage. This shall be done using short quizzes and oral questionings during the training sessions.

Summative assessment will be undertaken at the end to determine if the outcomes of the training have been achieved. This will be done during the practices, using a post training written test and evaluation forms at the end of the training.

PRACTICE SESSIONS: After the theory, we shall have in-vehicle practice sessions. This shall commence with vital pre-trip safety checks and inspections including tyres. This will be followed by a commentary drive.  Each practice group will have one delegates driving with 3 other delegates in the vehicle.

The group will be coached with emphasis on the key points and issues raised in class. A short route near the training center that will include heavy and light traffic maybe used. The practice ends with discussions and a debrief resulting from the commentary drive highlighting areas that one needs to work on.

Upon successful completion, the candidates will be awarded a “Certificate of attendance.”

Preventive maintenance, chauffer & security driving,4X4 orientation classes are small and limited to a maximum of 20 trainees per session.Delivery is flexible as driver times are unpredictable.

Trainees have to call in and book space on a session. Training can also be arranged at the clients’ premises if desirable. Training is divided into practical and theory, trainees would have to complete both sessions to qualify.

For increased flexibility they will be allowed to do them on different days but in the same week.

Driver training works. Statistics from insurance companies, government departments, car manufacturers and fleet customers prove accident rates drop by at least 25% after initial training

RECENT ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN BY SA LOGISTICS

Education Service Council -is a USAID project for improving livelihood nationwide. SA logistics trained their motorcycle riders in Motorcycle Safety and handling before they were given new bikes. Riders were sensitized about the prevalent bike accidents and how to avoid them. Contact Lillian 0759800225

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)–Uganda SA Logistics trained CRS staff on how to drive safely in Uganda and the use of off-road 4WD. The training included avoiding and managing carjacking situations, on and off road 4wheel driving and defensive driving. We also trained their motorcycle riders in the Karamoja region in Motorcycle Safety and handling. Contact: Fleet Supervisor Richard 041510102/3

NARO (National Agricultural Research Organisation) –trained drivers from various research centers in defensive driving to avoid accidents. Contact Godrine 0772773721HR administrator

Great Lakes Safaris– Recently trained their drivers in Defensive Driving, motor vehicle checks and basic mechanics. The organization uses a fleet of Land Cruisers and Vans to  transport tourists within the East Africa Region. Contact Nicholas Kasirye –Procurement and Fleet Officer 0786 604 496 

Civil Aviation Authority– Recently trained their drivers in Defensive Driving, motor vehicle checks and basic mechanics. The organization uses a fleet of Double cabins, Buses, Vans and bird scaring vehicles. Director HR & Admin. Rose Namukwaya 041-43532000

Makerere University Walter reed project –Trained their drivers in Basic mechanics and customer care. Contact Human Resource Manager.0312-330400

Medical Reseach Centre-Entebbe UVRI – Has a fleet consisting of double cabins and buses so all drivers were trained in Defensive Driving. Contact Transport officer Rosiemary Ssemwanga-0772418957

Samaritan’s purse (Uganda) –trained their drivers both central and upcountry with focus

On Defensive Driving. Contact Transport Coordinator Felix Obwot-0772713104

Excel Construction – This Company was subcontracted to build infrastructure in the oil camps. We recently trained their HGV drivers in accident avoidance and off-road driving to enable them cope with the difficult terrain. Contact HSE manager; Zameer 0752717287

Brittania Allied Industries; are manufacturers and distributers of FMCG like fruit juices and mineral water with a distribution fleet of over 50 trucks. We train their fleet drivers every 3 years in road safety. Contact: HRM 0772 624788

Hertz Uganda is a self-drive car rental organisation, we recently trained 15 of their fleet drivers in defensive driving and roadside First Aid. Contact: Ali Razwan 0772 221415

Unilever-Uganda is the distributor of leading household brands like Omo and sunlight. Although the company does NOT own a fleet of vehicles, employees use their personal vehicles for work and to commute to and from work. In line with their “value life value safety policy”, the company was concerned for its employees safety on the road and SA Logistics recently trained Unilever staff and all their distributors’ drivers to gain a deep understanding of perception and recognition of hazards for accident avoidance. Contact: Geoffrey Health & Safety Manager 0312 226200

UNOCHA-Uganda (United Nations’ Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) – SA Logistics successfully trained UNOCHA staff in defensive driving. The training was undertaken at the Ankrah Foundation Hotel in Mukono, Uganda. Contact: UNOCHA Ruth Towers, Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Breweries Limited is the brewer and distributor of Bell, Tusker and Pilsner Lagers in Uganda. The company uses a fleet of over 100 trucks, 50 motorcycles and 50 pickups. They were concerned about the high accident rate especially with trucks. SA Logistics undertook a needs assessment and trained all their drivers at the Luzira plant in a series of groups that were chosen according to type of vehicle and nature of work. The trainees also included motorcycle riders. Accidents reduced by 75 percent after the training. Contact: Gabriel Safety manager 0752-427716

MercyCorps & Zoa – are NGOs that had a combined training in Pader, Northern Uganda with a fleet of over 30 vehicles. Most of the vehicles are driven by outreach counsellors’ upcountry. Some were ladies and the work was viewed primarily as counselling yet they spent 65% of their time driving. Many were relatively new on the road and unfamiliar with the 4wd type of vehicles they were using. SA Logistics trained them and the clutch handling immediately improved and the accidents reduced. Diallo 0392-703721

PACE-Uganda (Formerly Population Services International-PSI) is an NGO with a fleet of about 60 vehicles dealing with AIDS awareness and control. Most of the vehicles are driven by outreach counsellors’ upcountry. Some were ladies and the work was viewed primarily as counselling yet they spent 65% of their time driving. Many were relatively new on the road and unfamiliar with the 4wd type of vehicles they were using. SA Logistics trained them and the clutch handling immediately improved and the accidents reduced. Contact: fleet manager: Sam Kigundu 0414-232905

National Water & Sewerage Corporation ;the corporation has a fleet of over 120 vehicles and 150 motorcycles. They found that most of their motorcycle riders were not licensed although they were experienced. This was illegal and dangerous. SA Logistics trained the motorcycle riders for licensing and also trained its drivers in defensive driving. Contact: The transport manager JamesAkena 0414-257800

Umeme Limited is the electricity distribution company with a fleet of over 200 vehicles and 200 motorcycles. SA Logistics successfully trained their drivers and riders in accident prevention as part of their health and safety campaign to reduce accidents. SA Logistics also trained their learner riders for licensing. The trainees included lady riders with no prior riding experiences. Contact: Julius Health and safety manager 0774-006387