21st MAY, DAY 2 TOPICS

Keynote Session 

Reframing Driver Training – From Compliance to Capability

For most organisations with vehicles on the road, driving is the single greatest operational risk—yet it’s often managed through outdated training models that no longer meet the demands of modern driving. So, the question is: are you managing that risk effectively?
Traditional driver training in Australia remains stuck in the past—focused on procedural tasks, cones, skid pans, and accreditation checklists. While these approaches may satisfy compliance requirements, they rarely equip drivers to handle the complexity, fatigue, and decision-making challenges they face daily.
In this keynote, we’ll challenge the current paradigm and explore why it’s time to shift from compliance to capability.
– We’ll unpack how biomechanics, ergonomics, cognitive load, and situational awareness influence driving performance and why these human factors must sit at the centre of any effective training program.
– We’ll also look at how real-world skill transfer, mental fatigue, and postural stress can compromise safety outcomes.
It’s time to move the conversation from managing risk through rules, to reducing risk through understanding the human behind the wheel. You’ll what forward-thinking organisations can do to foster resilient, capable drivers who make better decisions behind the wheel. Ultimately enhancing safety and driver wellbeing.

 

Keynote Sponsored by  Suncorp and Driver Safety Australia

SPEAKER OF THE EVENT

Russell White

Managing Director (Driver Safety Australia)

Russell White brings over 30 years of frontline experience to the road safety conversation, offering a unique blend of insight across driver behaviour, training innovation, and system-wide risk management. Widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading road safety advocates and media commentators, Russell is a regular voice on national programs such as Sunrise, The Today Show, and The Project. As the Managing Director of Driver Safety Australia and Founder and Chair of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, he has been instrumental in shifting how organisations think about driver safety—not just as a compliance issue, but as a human performance challenge. His recent work has focused on the intersection of biomechanics, ergonomics, cognitive load, and situational awareness—advocating for a more holistic, evidence-based approach to driver development that goes beyond traditional training and outdated accreditation models. An author, corporate trainer, and accomplished keynote presenter, Russell delivers with clarity, energy, and genuine authority, offering practical insights that challenge assumptions and spark meaningful change.

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