Description
The aim of this course is to ensure drivers receive a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of UK traffic laws, incident reporting, how to deal with being first on the scene and vulnerable road users.
UK traffic law - Provide information on the law and driver responsibilities.
Highway code - Know what pages apply to professional drivers.
Operator licensing and Driver licensing - Provide a basic understanding of the licenses
Traffic enforcement on UK roads - Who are the organisations who operate in this sector, what are the differences.
Penalties and endorsements - Provide an overview of the various types that can be applied to professional drivers.
Road traffic incidents - Provide an overview of actions for those that are first on the scene
Safe driving with a view to vulnerable road users - Provide information how drivers should consider how their actions can impact other road users.
Subject Areas
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Loading / Unloading (PCV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Legislation for Carriage of Passengers
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- First Aid
- Professional Driver & Company Issues