Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

- To provide learners with knowledge of legislation and principles of load safety
- To ensure they know the correct arrangement of loads
- Knowing to select the most appropriate load securing device
- Restraint equipment for construction plant
- Knowledge of the relevant documentation to carry for journeys
- To ensure learners know the controls of the vehicle and how to operate
- Pre start checks to be carried out
- Getting learners familiar with different type of restraint equipment
- Coupling and Uncoupling procedures
- Demonstration of how the vehicle handles when fully laden


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies