Description
1) Drivers understand the Principles of Economic Driving and why it is important for the planet, the public and employers.
2) Drivers will appreciate how their habits & behaviours affect safe & economic driving.
3) Drivers will understand that their Role has cost implications on fuel usage, use of gears, speed, braking and idling.
4) Drivers will be aware of the differences between Urban & Rural Driving and the risks and hazards that may be encountered in each.
5) Drivers will understand the importance of route planning.
6) Drivers will be aware of Vulnerable Road Users; who they are, what they might do and how to anticipate and react to avoid problems.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo