Description
By the end of the module we will have confirmed best practice and legal responsibility relating to vehicle daily checks and reporting of defects, covering the following areas:
- The requirements for a before use vehicle check
- Checks relating to security of the vehicle
- The vehicles construction & design
- The importance of making adjustments prior to departure
- Actions on identifying a fault during the journey
- The correct procedure for defect reporting
- Documents to be carried / available during a journey
- Roadside checks
- Graduated fixed penalties for non-compliance
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Industry Environment
- Professional Driver & Company Issues