Professional Drivers, Distractions and Vulnerable Road Users

Description

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand Driver Conduct Hearings – Learn what leads to hearings and how to avoid them.
2. Improve Driver Behavior – Identify and promote professional driving habits.
3. Manage Road Rage – Recognize and control triggers for safer driving.
4. Minimize Driver Distractions – Stay focused and avoid common distractions.
5. Enhance Hazard Awareness – Anticipate and react to road hazards effectively.
6. Know Licence Categories & Codes – Understand HGV/PCV licence categories and restrictions.
7. Apply Defensive Driving – Use strategies to reduce risks and prevent accidents.
8. Navigate London Regulations – Comply with LEZ, ULEZ, DVS, and FORS to drive safely in London.

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Subject Areas

• Vehicle Systems (Safety)
• Vulnerable Road Users
• Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
• Legislation for Carriage of Goods
• Legislation for Carriage of Passengers
• Health, Safety & Emergencies
• Personal Health & Wellbeing
• Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Professional Driver & Company Issues

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