Description
The course equips Drivers through the use of an interactive workshop style training day with knowledge to:
- Explain why there is a need to reduce environmental impact and improve air quality
- Check your vehicle and in-vehicle technology to reduce emissions
- Apply fuel-efficient driving techniques and journey planning to improve efficiency
- Describe the latest renewable fuels available for commercial and passenger vehicles
- Appreciating how and why city roads are changing to accommodate active travel, such as walking and cycling
- Identifying the most vulnerable road users (VRUs) and how they interact with traffic
- Understanding how to share the roads safely with others by applying defensive driving techniques
- Being aware of the use and limitations of supplementary vehicle safety equipment and how to maintain its
effectiveness.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Professional Driver & Company Issues