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International Road Safety Training Ltd (IRST) is the first UK training organisation to provide ‘hands on’ practical advanced driver training for qualified truck drivers. The programme specialises in emergency avoidance techniques in the prevention of ‘rollovers’, ‘jack-knifing’ and demonstrates the importance of correct emergency braking techniques with and without the use of ABS. All exercises are carried out at ‘normal road speeds’. The programme, supported by Goodyear Dunlop, Volvo and Haldex, has been running Europe wide over the past 13 years and has successfully trained over 15,000 drivers. The one-day course is aimed at the Road Transport Industry, transporting hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, gases and other materials in all types of vehicles. The course is approved by the: Road Haulage Tanker Group, Freight Transport Association, Ministry of Defence, Petro/Chemical Industry, Nuclear Industry, Emergency Services and many other organisations

🚛 A fleet incident can cost more than you think.Vehicle damage is often just the beginning.For businesses managing comme...
09/10/2026

🚛 A fleet incident can cost more than you think.

Vehicle damage is often just the beginning.

For businesses managing commercial fleets, an incident can mean unexpected downtime, delayed deliveries, rising costs and disruption to everyday operations.

Not to mention the potential impact on drivers and other road users.

While not every incident can be avoided, investing in driver development can help businesses take a more proactive approach to managing risk.

At IRST, our immersive, practical training helps professional drivers improve their awareness, understand vehicle behaviour and develop the skills needed to respond to challenging situations.

Because investing in your drivers means investing in the safety and efficiency of your entire operation.

Looking to improve safety across your fleet? Get in touch with our team.

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

🎃 The real horror story? Facing an emergency for the first time on the road.Emergency braking, sudden loss of control, v...
30/09/2026

🎃 The real horror story?

Facing an emergency for the first time on the road.
Emergency braking, sudden loss of control, vehicle instability or rollover risk - these are situations professional drivers may rarely encounter, but when they do, there’s little time to work out how to respond.

IRST’s immersive training gives drivers the opportunity to experience challenging scenarios in a controlled training environment, helping them understand vehicle behaviour and develop the skills and confidence to respond.

This October,prepare for the scare before it happens for real...

DRIVEN BY KNOWLEDGE. GUIDED BY TECHNOLOGY.

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

17/09/2026

Wet roads, reduced grip and longer stopping distances can change how a vehicle responds - and how quickly a driver needs to react.

IRST’s immersive training gives professional drivers practical experience in controlled environments, helping them better understand vehicle behaviour and build confidence for real-world situations.

Ready when it matters.

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

14/09/2026
Advanced safety technology can make the difference when the unexpected happens. 🚛Systems such as ABS, Emergency Brake As...
07/09/2026

Advanced safety technology can make the difference when the unexpected happens. 🚛

Systems such as ABS, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) are designed to help drivers maintain control, reduce skidding and minimise rollover risk in critical situations.

At IRST, we go beyond theory. Our immersive, real-world training gives drivers the opportunity to experience these systems in action, helping them understand how the technology responds and, importantly, how they should respond alongside it.

Technology supports. Training transforms.

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

Great opportunity within our sister company to upskill your ADR!
02/09/2026

Great opportunity within our sister company to upskill your ADR!

OPEN THE DOOR TO MORE

Take your ADR to the next level:

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Bookings now being taken for our courses in October

Preparation meets the real world. 🚚Professional drivers can face changing conditions, unexpected hazards and situations ...
31/08/2026

Preparation meets the real world. 🚚

Professional drivers can face changing conditions, unexpected hazards and situations where decisions need to be made in seconds.

IRST’s immersive training is designed to build the practical knowledge, awareness and confidence drivers need when it matters most - preparing them for situations that can’t always be safely experienced on the road.

Real-world scenarios. Practical experience. Better-prepared drivers.

Looking to strengthen safety across your fleet?

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

Why Advanced Driver Training Isn't Just for New Drivers 🚚Experience matters. But even the most experienced professional ...
26/08/2026

Why Advanced Driver Training Isn't Just for New Drivers 🚚

Experience matters. But even the most experienced professional drivers won't encounter every challenging situation on the road.

Emergency braking, loss of grip, vehicle instability and rollover risk can all demand a quick, confident response.

IRST's immersive training gives drivers the opportunity to experience challenging vehicle behaviour in a safe, controlled environment – building greater awareness, understanding and confidence behind the wheel.

Because it's not about teaching experienced drivers how to drive again. It's about preparing them for the situations they may rarely face.

Looking to develop your drivers or strengthen safety across your fleet?

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

Feedback like this is exactly what we want drivers to take away from a day with IRST.Our rollover and skid prevention tr...
17/08/2026

Feedback like this is exactly what we want drivers to take away from a day with IRST.

Our rollover and skid prevention training combines expert instruction with practical, immersive experience – helping drivers better understand vehicle behaviour, recognise risk and build confidence in a controlled environment.

Thank you to Ben for the fantastic feedback. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Want to find out more about training for your drivers or fleet?

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

**Investing in your drivers means investing in a safer fleet.**At IRST, we work with businesses to give professional dri...
14/08/2026

**Investing in your drivers means investing in a safer fleet.**

At IRST, we work with businesses to give professional drivers practical experience in situations that simply can’t be safely replicated on public roads.

Our immersive training helps drivers develop greater awareness, confidence and understanding of vehicle behaviour - from emergency braking and stability to rollover prevention and modern safety systems.

It’s not just about meeting training requirements. It’s about giving your team practical knowledge they can take back into their everyday roles.

Interested in training for your drivers or fleet?

🌐 irst.co.uk
📞 01375 888 427

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