Description
The objectives of Module Thirty Five – Returning to Driving for HGV Drivers are to ensure that drivers are well-prepared and knowledgeable about various aspects of road safety and vehicle maintenance. The module covers:
The importance of roadworthiness checks, including the roles and responsibilities of drivers, employers, and maintenance technicians.
Examples of checks to maintain a roadworthy vehicle, such as pre-driving checks and the P.O.W.D.E.R. acronym for vehicle and driver well-being.
Defect reporting, including different types of defects, how to report them, and the responsibilities of drivers, companies, and maintenance technicians.
The well-being of drivers and the importance of taking breaks and conducting end-of-day checks.
Introduction to vulnerable road users, including who they are, why they are vulnerable, and current standards addressing their safety.
Driving safely with vulnerable road users in mind, including changing lanes, important road signs, and driving in towns and cities.
Fleet safety, including improvements to be made to vehicles and the use of technology such as blind spot cameras and telematics.
The responsibilities of drivers, operators, and vulnerable road users, and the benefits of protecting vulnerable road users.
Safe loading and unloading practices, including accident causation and relevant legislation.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)