Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

By the end of the session, drivers will have been made aware of the need to always display a professional approach.
The course includes:
To examine and review Company expectations.
Discuss and recognise the UK system of driver licensing.
Understanding UK Domestic Rules 1968 & EC Regulation 561/2006 (EU Drivers’ Hours).
Relate with medical standards required for vocational licence holders.
Review the role of the DVSA and Traffic Commissioners including Operator licensing, driver conduct & records.
Establish Drug & Alcohol prevention issues.
To identify Drivers Hours and the effects on fair competition, road safety and Drivers wellbeing.
Exercises to verify the driver understanding of the Company defect reporting procedure.


Subject Areas

  • Loading / Unloading (PCV)
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Legislation for Carriage of Passengers
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues

Course Dates

02/08/2025 at 08:00
Minster Village Hall
Minster, Ramsgate, CT12 4BU
LGV & PCV
29/11/2025 at 08:00
Shepherdswell Village Hall
Cox Hill Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7NN
LGV & PCV