Description
The objectives of the LoCITY Driving course are to understand:
Strategies to reduce fuel use, emissions and improve air quality
How good journey planning, vehicle checks and maintenance can reduce emissions
How to apply fuel-efficient driving techniques designed to improve efficiency
The value of vehicle design and technology and how this can aide.
How in-vehicle technology and data obtained can improve performance
Alternative cleaner fuels that are available for commercial vehicles
Safer Vehicles
Appreciate the importance of robust tyre checks on vehicles
Be able to identify what is a secure load on your vehicle
Understand the importance of load distribution and weight thresholds
Appreciate the consequences of poor visibility in the cab and how they can be mitigated on high speed roads
Subject Areas
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)