Description
IDENTIFY Principles of Safe Loading. Load Planning Including Documentation Required.
Vehicle Requirements & Loading Considerations and Use of Specialised Equipment
REVIEW Methods of Restraint used to prevent load movement (Restrain/Contain) and overloading GVW/Axle Weights
DISCUSS Load Security (Theft/Clandestine Entrants/Spillage/ Rollover)
EXAMINE Specialist Loads (High/Wide/Long) affecting Load Stability and Tie Down Schemes (Plant/Heavy Loads)
ILLUSTRATE Load Security compliance(Offences/Fines/Endorsements/Disqualifications)
EXPLAIN Safe Driving Principles (Forces/Dimensions)
HIGHLIGHT Vehicle Security (Hijack/Theft/Personal Items)
IDENTIFY Vehicle Technology (Driver Assistance) Proximity Sensors, Advanced Emergency Braking System, Anti-Roll Control, Brake Assistance
DISCUSS Defensive Driving. Driving Conditions, Driver Experience, Interacting with and Predicting other road users’ actions.
DEBATE Vulnerable Road Users (Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Horse Riders, Pedestrians, Young/Old Drivers)
REVIEW Roadside Vehicle Checks (Offences/Fines/Endorsements/Disqualifications)
Powers Of Inspecting Officers (DVSA/HSE/Police)
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Professional Driver & Company Issues