As part of measures to decrease road crashes, drivers of Oswal investments limited have been trained in defensive driving. The professional training was managed by Toptech Transport and Logistics.

Key Areas of Training

The program covered several important areas to strengthen drivers’ skills and awareness:

• • Factors and Causes of Road Accidents
    Drivers learned to identify human errors, vehicle issues, and environmental risks. Recognizing these early helps prevent avoidable incidents.

  • Speed Management
    Emphasis was placed on maintaining safe speeds under varying road and weather conditions. Proper speed management reduces accident risks significantly.

  • Rules of the Road
    Drivers were refreshed on road rules to help them stay disciplined and compliant. Knowing the latest traffic laws is key to driving safely.

  • First Aid Essentials
    Drivers gained practical first aid knowledge to provide immediate help during emergencies. Quick response can save lives before medical aid arrives.

  • Road Markings and Designs
    Understanding road markings, symbols, and signage improves awareness and reduces confusion while driving.

  • Courtesy in Driving
    The training encouraged respect, patience, and consideration for other road users. Courtesy fosters safer driving environments.

The CEO of Investments Limited Mr. Humphrey Awuletey-Williams reiterated that the company has a history of accident-free records due to training and measures adopted. Toptech Transport and Logistics delivered the training with professionalism and expertise. Their practical approach ensures drivers apply defensive driving skills daily.

Toptech Ghana, an ISO certified road safety, transport, and logistics management consulting firm, is offering a 2-day training in defensive driving for corporate drivers. Dubbed the “Defensive Driving Programme for Corporate VIP Drivers”, the training will equip drivers in protocol and defensive driving and trip planning.

Toptech Ghana has over 25 years of experience in providing quality training in transport and logistics, health and road safety. Executive Director, Cecil Ebo Garbrah, tells myjoyonline.com that the course is designed to meet the demands of corporate entities who demand par excellence driver-behaviour.

The Road Traffic Regulations 2012 does not allow a person to drive a car for more than 4 hours without rest or more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without rest. Mr. Garbrah says the modern day driver must be abreast with provisions in road traffic regulations, and meet employers’ demands without compromising professionalism. “LI 2180 says that you should drive for 2-hours and take a rest for 15-30 minutes.

“For instance if you are travelling with your boss to Kumasi, your boss must know that compulsorily, you have to stop at a place like Linda Dor for a period of 5-minutes, 10-minutes and that is a compulsory stop where you need to stop, you need to refresh yourself, take in a little bit of exercise and then get into your vehicle. This is all about Protocol Driving,” Mr. Garbrah added.

Participants, as part of the protocol driving, would be taken through handling of official documents such as those from the banks, dressing and personal hygiene.

“The driver must keep himself clean. For instance, you don’t wear a brown shoe and wear a black belt. We are going to do all that training. The pair of trousers that you wear; the sort of shirts that we are looking at and even the singlet so we are going to do much more about personal hygiene,” said Mr. Garbrah.

Participants at the 2-day programme would be provided with breakfast, lunch and snacks, ISO course certificates, handouts and course documents, among others.