Understanding & Preventing Bridge Strikes – Half-Day Course

£150.00

A half-day course giving drivers and operators the tools to plan routes, understand vehicle heights and avoid one of the most costly and preventable incidents in transport. Starts 9am. Counts towards Driver CPC hours.

Start time – 9:00am

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Course Overview

Vehicle Height and Loading Awareness – true vehicle height, loaded height changes, markings and driver accountability
Route Planning & Signage Interpretation – identifying and avoiding high-risk routes, reading signage correctly, using mapping tools
Bridge Types, Hotspots & Incident Causes – case studies, common causes and known hotspots across the UK
Legal, Compliance & Financial Implications – licence risk, infrastructure costs, downtime and reputational harm
Control Systems & Incident Prevention – driver briefings, height-check routines, route warnings, monitoring and near-miss analysis

Who Should Attend

HGV and PSV drivers whose vehicles operate under structures or low-clearance routes
Fleet managers, transport and scheduling staff, and route planners responsible for heavy vehicles or mixed fleets
Operators wanting to demonstrate proactive management of bridge strike risk, protect their Operator Licence and reduce incident-related costs

Delivery and Duration

Format: Live tutor-led online sessions
Duration: half-days
Upcoming Dates: Multiple sessions available throughout the year (see current options above
Location: Attend from anywhere with an internet connection

FAQs

What equipment or software do I need to attend?

You need a device with a stable internet connection and working audio. A camera is recommended for full participation. Full joining instructions, including any software requirements, are sent on booking.

How long does the course last?

This is a half-day online session of approximately 4 hours. Delegates should be available for the full duration.

Will I receive anything after the course?

All delegates receive a certificate of attendance. Handout materials, including the knowledge test sheet, are provided during the session for post-course reference.

Can we book this for a group?

Online dates are open enrolment at £150 + VAT per person. For group bookings or bespoke on-site delivery, please contact us to discuss tailored arrangements.

Description

Bridge strikes continue to cause serious disruption, cost and regulatory scrutiny. In 2020/21 alone there were 1,624 incidents on UK rail infrastructure.

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner expects operators and drivers to treat this issue seriously. Failure to do so can lead to public inquiry, licence curtailment or loss.

This half-day course gets straight to the point: how and why bridge strikes happen, from vehicle height miscalculations and poor route planning to overlooked signage and compliance gaps. You’ll leave with practical controls you can put in place immediately to reduce risk and protect your operation.