Milebay: making DCPC easier with virtual reality
Training provider Milebay says its FORS Professional Safe Driving (VR) course provides a smarter alternative to the traditional practical on-road cycling element, delivering an immersive and highly effective learning experience without the need for drivers to ride bicycles on busy roads.
“Historically, Professional Safe Driving courses have involved practical on-road cycling sessions, requiring participants to ride bicycles in live traffic environments,” said Milebay.
“Whilst valuable, some drivers feel uncomfortable or anxious cycling on busy roads, and poor weather can disrupt safe delivery of the training.
“Milebay’s FORS Professional Safe Driving VR course removes some of the challenges. Using high-quality virtual reality headsets, drivers experience realistic road scenarios that help them understand the challenges faced by vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists and pedestrians, from a completely new perspective.
“The immersive technology allows participants to safely explore real-life situations without ever needing to get on a bike.”
Virtual reality transforms learning from a traditional classroom exercise into an engaging experience that drivers genuinely enjoy, says Milebay. Participants can experience roads from a cyclist’s perspective, identify common hazards and blind spots, understand the dangers associated with turning manoeuvres, improve awareness around vulnerable road users, and build safer driving habits that can be applied immediately.
“The interactive nature of VR creates stronger learning retention, helping drivers remember key safety messages long after the training session has ended,” the firm added.
Milebay offers a range of DVSA-approved 3.5-hour Driver CPC modules to deliver full 7-hour courses, giving operators flexibility to build training programmes that suit their business needs.
“We provide relevant, engaging and up-to-date training that delivers genuine value rather than simply ticking a compliance box,” it added.
“For transport operators working towards or maintaining FORS accreditation, Milebay offers a straightforward and efficient way to complete mandatory professional driver training requirements.
“Our FORS-approved training programmes have been specifically designed to help operators satisfy both Silver and Gold accreditation requirements whilst simultaneously allowing drivers to gain their Driver CPC hours.”
