DAIHATSU MALAYSIA HOSTS DRIVERS SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM
Program aims to inculcate safer driving on the road

Sendayan, 7 August 2019 – Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (DMSB) has launched its first ever Drivers Safety Training Program to address road safety concerns in Malaysia and encourage a culture of safe driving behavior. The Program was conceptualized exclusively for Daihatsu fleet customers through the recently launched Daihatsu Business Fleet Program that provides SMEs, company fleet purchasers, and renewal customers with solutions and service support to maximize their fleet’s potential.

Participants, Daihatsu Malaysia Management Team & Yamato Transport Trainers

 

A collaboration with Yamato Transport (M) Sdn. Bhd. (YTM), the Drivers Safety Driving Program aims to inculcate safer driving on the road and secure operation of commercial vehicles in Malaysia. The partnership also leverages both companies’ safety-related experience and capabilities from Japan and Malaysia by incorporating Driving Aptitude Test (DAT) which assesses the driver’s Personality, Safe Driving Behavior, Danger Perception, Speed Estimation, Selected Reactions and Steering Wheel Operations. YTM is the only training provider in Malaysia that incorporates the DAT psychology method into any road safety training.

Driving Aptitude Test (D.A.T Training)

 

Through the program, DMSB hopes to assist drivers improve their driving skills and techniques, thus contributing to lowering the risk of road accidents occurring among commercial vehicle drivers.

Although the number of fatalities on the road have dropped 6.3% last year, the number of accidents has rose from 533,875 in 2017 to 548,598 cases in 2018. A report by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) also revealed that 80% of accidents were primarily caused by human error.

Welcome Speech by Mr. Arman Mahadi, Managing Director of Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

 

Mr. Arman Mahadi, Managing Director of DMSB says, “Road safety is something that we take seriously at Daihatsu, and together with YTM, we believe the Daihatsu Drivers Safety Program will benefit our customers as well as others on the road. Safer driving behavior begins with the drivers themselves, and we hope that this training will raise awareness on the importance of being safe on the roads and how to ensure that they play their part.”

Better driving habits and skills would also result in maintaining a vehicle in optimal condition, prolonging its uptime and lowering maintenance costs – eventually working to maximize vehicle uptime and minimize vehicle lifetime cost of the customers’ vehicle.

The full-day program was carried out at the Hino Total Support Customer Centre (HTSCC) in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, where the upgraded circuit track and facilities allowed for professional-level exercises in a safe environment.

 

Safety from start to finish

The Program was divided into three segments: Theoretical Classes, Daily Vehicle Inspection Routine, and Practical Circuit Training. Each segment focused on various aspects of safety awareness, vehicle knowledge, hazard prediction training by Kiken Yochi Training (KYT) as well as the Driver’s Aptitude Test by YTM.

Kiken Yochi Training (KYT) also known as Hazard Prediction Training

 

Participants were also taught to carry out the 7-step Daily Vehicle Inspection Routine to ensure that their vehicle is in good condition to prevent accidents and reduce maintenance and repair costs.

Daily Vehicle Inspection Check

 

Finally, participants were introduced to the practical circuit training and a safety demonstration on-site. The circuit training included emergency brake training on wet roads and driving uphill and downhill to enhance their gear shifting skills when the vehicle is loaded and vice versa.

Track Circuit Driving Course

 

Mr. Muhammad Fahmi, Senior Manager of DMSB Corporate Planning, Product & Marketing added “By providing the right driving training and helping drivers identify road hazards and different elements that may cause accidents, we want to create and sustain a mindset of safer driving behavior throughout the country. We hope that this will also assist companies in increasing their efficiency and productivity as they are more aware of how to optimize their vehicles to the best of their benefit.”

DMSB and YTM have plans in the pipeline to further develop and enhance the program to achieve their goal of encouraging safer driving habits in Malaysia.

For more information on Daihatsu, visit www.daihatsu.com.my.

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DAIHATSU (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is the sole distributor of Daihatsu vehicles in Malaysia. Our sales and service network has expanded to 8 branches, 26 authorized dealers, and 37 service and 78 parts centres in Peninsular and East Malaysia.

YAMATO TRANSPORT (M) SDN. BHD

Yamato Transport (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary company of Yamato Group that provides one-stop logistic solution services in Malaysia. Yamato Transport Co., Ltd is the first private-owned company to be approved to execute Driving Aptitude Test (DAT) in Japan and Yamato (M) Sdn. Bhd. is the only training provider that incorporates DAT psychology method into any/or similar road safety training in Malaysia. In 2018, Yamato Transport (M) Sdn. Bhd. started Safety Training Business and as HRDF certified institute.

 

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