Description
A modular course consisting of any two of the following 3.5-hour modules:
• Module 1 - Drivers Hours and Working Time Regulations
• Module 2 - Digital Tachographs and Record Keeping for Drivers
• Module 3 - Safe Loading
• Module 4 - Challenging Driving Conditions
By the end of this course drivers will:
• Have a better understanding of the Driver Hours Regulation
• Have a better understanding of the Working Time Regulation
• Understand the Domestic Rules and
• Understanding of the Digital Tachograph
• Understanding of the different tachograph modes and when to use them
• Know how many tachograph cards are available and who uses them
• Know the reasons why we use tachographs for and who is affected by them
• Know the maximum hours that a driver is allowed to drive
• Know the maximum hours that a driver is allowed to work
• Know when they need to have a break and the length of those breaks
• Know when they need a rest period and different lengths of those rest periods
• Understand of the importance of record keeping
• Understanding of the printout and when they need to be done and kept
• Understand the importance of the manual entries
• Understand the hazards of unsafe loading
• Know how to load your vehicle safely
• Know the legislation regarding loading and construction and use
• Know how to distribute loads correctly
• Know how to determine the dimensions of your vehicle
• Understand the dangers of unsecure loads
• Know how to avoid overloading
• Know which situations are the most dangerous, based on statistics and experience.
• Know the risks involved in driving in poor weather conditions and how to reduce those risks.
• Understand how driving style needs to be adjusted based on the type of road and the conditions of the traffic, and how to improve road safety.
• Improve your understanding of road signs, rules and highway code guidance.
• Have a better understanding of the role you play in reducing emissions and how to adopt safer and more fuel-efficient driving behaviours.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Professional Driver & Company Issues