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Understanding & Preventing Bridge Strikes

Avoid one of the most costly and preventable incidents in transport. This training gives drivers and operators the tools to plan routes, understand vehicle heights and safely navigate potential low-bridge hazards across the UK.

Call us: 01543 897505

About the Bridge Strike Course

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.

Our Understanding & Preventing Bridge Strikes course drills into exactly how and why these incidents happen, from vehicle height miscalculations and poor route planning to overlooked signage and compliance gaps. More importantly, it shows you how to set up controls that minimise risk, reduce costs and protect your business.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:
  • HGV and PSV drivers whose vehicles operate under structures or low-clearance routes.
  • Fleet managers, transport/scheduling staff and route planners responsible for heavy vehicles or mixed fleets.
  • Operators seeking to demonstrate proactive management of bridge strike risk, protect their Operator Licence and reduce incident-related costs.
Whether you operate multi-storey deliveries, coach tours, long-haul routes or urban distribution, this training ensures your team have the knowledge and systems to avoid costly and damaging bridge-strike events.

What You’ll Cover & How It’s Delivered

Key Topics Include:

  • Vehicle Height and Loading Awareness – Understand true vehicle height including loaded height changes, markings and driver accountability.
  • Route Planning & Signage Interpretation – Learn to identify and avoid high-risk routes, read signage correctly and use effective mapping tools.
  • Bridge Types, Hotspots & Incident Causes – Explore case studies, common causes (human error, planning failures, signage issues) and hotspots in the UK.
  • Legal, Compliance & Financial Implications – Learn how bridge strikes affect your business: licence risk, infrastructure costs, downtime, reputational harm.
  • Control Systems & Incident Prevention – Set up driver briefings, height-check routines, route warnings, monitoring systems and near-miss analysis.

Delivery Options:

  • Online half-day module: ideal for dispersed fleets and remote learners.
  • On-site or workshop-based session: tailored to your vehicle fleet and typical routes.
  • Classroom format: best for larger groups, interactive case-study discussion and team learning.
All sessions are delivered by expert tutors with hands-on transport industry experience, bringing real-world examples and interactive teaching to ensure drivers apply what they learn.

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Book Your Bridge-Strike Prevention Training

Protect your fleet and operation by booking this vital training today. We’ll help you select the right format and schedule to suit your fleet and operation.

Call us: 01543 897505

We offer tailored packages for operators, multi-site fleets and mixed vehicle types.

Why choose Lloyd Morgan Group

With over 20 years of specialist transport training, Lloyd Morgan Group delivers more than just courses — we deliver real-world results. Our tutors have operational backgrounds, our training is designed around regulation and practice, and our support helps embed safer, compliant behaviours.

We provide:

  • Industry-experienced tutors who understand drivers, vehicles and compliance pressures
  • Flexible, nationwide delivery – on-site, online or classroom to match your operation
  • Practical outcomes – training focused on reducing risk and protecting your licence
  • Clear certification and documentation you can use for audits or enquiries

FAQs

The online version lasts half a day; on-site or classroom sessions may extend depending on your vehicle types and number of delegates.

 

 

Yes. When offered as part of recognised modules it can contribute to your Driver CPC periodic training requirement.

 

Absolutely. The training helps you demonstrate to the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA that you’ve taken reasonable steps to manage bridge‐strike risk.

Yes. We adjust the content to match your vehicle heights, typical routes, operational risks and regional issues.

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