Skills for Arctic Driving
Safety for Winter Tourism in Lapland
Ensure your staff’s winter driving skills – show your customers you’re a responsible operator committed to safety and quality in winter tourism
Prepare your team to face the challenges of Arctic conditions with REDU Edu’s comprehensive driving training. Skills for Arctic Driving is specifically designed for the needs of tourism companies and seasonal guides working in Lapland. Our training ensures that drivers have the essential skills and knowledge for safe and reliable transportation in harsh winter weather.
Skills for Arctic Driving is the answer to Lapland’s demanding winter driving conditions, especially when dealing with inexperienced drivers.
Training drivers in-house consumes significant time and resources – and may still fail to cover all the necessary skills and knowledge.
Lack of winter driving skills has wide-ranging consequences
Lapland’s winter brings numerous challenges for drivers: icy roads, snowstorms, darkness, and extreme cold make driving demanding and risky. Without experience and proper training, accidents and hazardous situations become more likely, endangering both drivers and passengers. In addition, lack of competence can lead to schedule delays and negative customer experiences, damaging your company’s reputation and the entire tourism industry. Today’s customers are increasingly discerning and pay close attention to the responsibility and safety standards of the companies they choose.
Safety Through Training
The Skills for Arctic Driving training program by REDU Edu * offers a solution to these challenges. Through our training, drivers learn essential skills such as clearing snow from vehicles to maintain visibility, controlling vehicles on icy roads, navigating through snowstorms and darkness, and ensuring passenger safety in all situations. Our program builds drivers’ confidence and competence, reducing accident risks and improving the overall travel experience.
* The training is designed by professionals with extensive experience driving in Lapland’s demanding conditions, ensuring participants receive the highest quality instruction.
Confidence gained through professional guidance reduces mishaps and accidents – and most importantly, ensures customer safety.
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Duration: 6 Hours
Group Size: Minimum 10 Participants
Vehicles: Training Conducted With Lapland Driving’s Fleet
Location: Available In Rovaniemi Or Kittilä
Season: October–March
Price: €195 Per Person + VAT
Theory Session
The training begins with a short theory session covering the basic principles of winter driving.
Practical Exercises
1. Winter Driving Basics
Practice preparing for departure, load securing, and passenger safety. Learn what to do if the vehicle gets stuck and how to act in case of an accident.
2. Winter Driving On The Road
Practice driving, anticipation, and risk identification on winter roads. Includes exercises related to off-road driving.
3. Winter Driving On The Handling Track
Practice vehicle control in winter conditions. Includes braking exercises, emergency braking, evasive maneuvers, and handling on slippery surfaces.
4. Basics Of Snowmobile Or ATV Driving
Practice driving and using equipment in winter conditions. Includes anticipation and safety exercises related to riding.
Certified Service
Participants who complete the training receive the Certified Arctic Driver badge, demonstrating that they possess the essential skills and knowledge for safe driving in Lapland’s challenging winter conditions. This official trademark is a clear advantage for companies that want to stand out from competitors and showcase their commitment to responsible operations. You can also use the badge in your own marketing.
After The Training, Participants Receive:
In addition to the Skills for Arctic Driving certificate, participants will also get reflective safety harnesses featuring the Certified Arctic Driver logo.
Get In Touch!
Register Your Employees For The Training And Start Benefiting From Its Advantages This Winter Season.
Eija Pahtakari
Training Coordinator
eija.pahtakari@redu.fi
040 352 1440