An online course helping drivers stay calm and make safer decisions under pressure.
Human Factors DRIVE™: Smart Thinking for Safer Driving
Most crashes aren’t caused by a lack of steering skill. They happen in moments of pressure, distraction, or rushed decisions. Human Factors DRIVE™ teaches drivers how to think clearly when it matters most.
Human Factors DRIVE™: Aviation-Grade Thinking™ for the Roads
Smart Thinking for Safer Drivers
Why Smart Drivers Still Crash: Split attention Emotional pressure Overconfidence Fatigue Rushed decision-making These aren’t mechanical problems. They’re Human Factors problems. Created by an experienced airline captain and Human Factors instructor, applying aviation safety science to everyday driving.
Who is Human Factors DRIVE™ for?
For parents and drivers
Human Factors DRIVE™ is designed for:
- Parents who want reassurance their child can handle pressure
- New and learner drivers building calm, confident habits
- Nervous or returning drivers rebuilding confidence
It’s not about passing a test.
It’s about staying calm, focused, and in control when it matters.
For Driving Instructors
Driving instructors do far more than teach manoeuvres - you shape how learners think, react, and cope under pressure.
Human Factors DRIVE™ is designed to complement practical instruction by developing the thinking skills lessons don’t always have time to cover, including decision-making under pressure, emotional regulation, and recovery after mistakes.
The online course can be used as an add-on to your existing lesson package, helping learners arrive calmer, more prepared, and better able to learn.
Instructor partnerships and resources are being developed alongside the online course launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the course designed for?
Human Factors DRIVE™ is designed for:
Parents of new drivers who want reassurance their child can handle pressure
New and learner drivers building calm, confident habits
Nervous, returning, or post-incident drivers rebuilding confidence
A version for driving instructors and commercial drivers is in development.
Do I need any prior knowledge or experience?
No prior knowledge is needed.
The course is designed to be accessible, practical, and relevant whether you’re learning to drive, newly qualified, or returning after a break.
How is this different from other driver safety courses?
Most driver safety courses focus on what to do.
Human Factors DRIVE™ focuses on why mistakes happen in the first place - and how to respond more effectively when pressure, fatigue, or emotion affects thinking.
This approach is widely used in aviation and other safety-critical industries.
Is the course available now?
The online course is currently in development and will be launching very soon.
You can register your interest to be notified when Human Factors DRIVE™ becomes available.
Will this help nervous or anxious drivers?
Yes. The course is specifically designed to help drivers understand what happens to thinking under stress or anxiety, and how to stay calmer and more in control in challenging situations.
It is supportive, non-judgemental, and focused on confidence as well as safety.
Is this course approved by the DVSA?
Human Factors DRIVE™ is not a DVSA-approved course.
However, it is aligned with common DVSA test fail patterns (such as observation, planning, and decision-making) and with UK road-safety priorities.
Contact Us for Course Information
Reach out to Human Factors DRIVE™ to register your interest, ask a question, or explore how aviation-grade thinking™ can support safer driving.
For Commercial Drivers & Fleet Operators (in development)
A dedicated Human Factors DRIVE™ programme for commercial drivers and fleet operations is currently in development, adapted from aviation safety thinking to address fatigue, time pressure, distraction, and high workload on the road.
If you’re a transport manager or safety lead and would like to be notified when this programme is ready, please get in touch.