A chauffeur is a person employed in order to drive a
passenger motor vehicle, most especially a luxury vehicle such as a
limousine.
While the term refers to anybody who drives a motor
vehicle for a living, they are usually driving an elegant passenger
luxury vehicle especially a limousine; those in operation of buses or
non-passenger vehicles are always referred to as "drivers".
People sometimes employ chauffeurs full-time to drive
them in their own personal vehicles. There are also many professional
services out there offering limousines or rental cars driven by
chauffeurs. There are many benefits for using chauffeurs, which includes
convenience in service; enhanced productivity and time savings.
The legal requirements to become a chauffeur vary
depending on the jurisdiction and the class of motor vehicle. In other
cases, a simple permit is all that is required, but an additional
professional license with certain minimum standards in areas such as:
- Age.
- Health status.
- Driving experience.
- Criminal record.
- Local geographic knowledge.
- Training attended.
In addition to the legal requirements, limousine companies mostly require their chauffeurs to pass through specific extra training.
These may be evasive or defensive driving techniques, the proper skills to ensure safety in extreme conditions and environment.
They may be taught proper and good etiquette when they are with their clientele.
They receive training for any services to the client beyond the car itself, such as for a personal bodyguard.
The chauffeur should present a proper physical and
mental presence at all times. These include a well-groomed individual,
politely dressed in a clean and freshly pressed suit or tuxedo, and an
appropriately matching tie, with gloves and well-polished matching
footwear. Some companies have a complete uniform for their chauffeurs;
some require hats as part of the uniform. Some companies do not keep
strictly to this standard, and there is wide variation globally
throughout the transportation industry.
Choosing a good Chauffeur service London:
When choosing the right Chauffeur service, assess and compare a chauffeur service’s qualifications in terms of their training, the appearance of the fleet and the staff, as well as the safety precautions implemented by the crew.
Safety and training are also important points to
consider when choosing the right chauffeured service. Always ask about
their safety standards and vehicle safety records. If the company cannot
provide you with that information, take that as a caution.
In addition, a company’s chauffeurs must be a
well-trained person; a good chauffeur has more qualifications than just a
driver’s license. A quality chauffeur service will always test their
candidates’ abilities rigorously both on and off the road and provide
updated training to staff.
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