Description
1a) Describe city growth in population, construction activity and traffic.
1b) Explain why there is an increase in walking and cycling and why roads are changing to accommodate this.
1c) Explain the rules associated with new urban traffic designs.
2a) Describe what makes a road user 'vulnerable'.
2b) List the types of VRUs.
2c) Recognise the places where there may be high concentrations of VRUs and the importance of route planning.
2d) Explain why some VRUs may be unaware of you, your vehicle and the potential risks.
3a) Explain the hazards of driving on urban roads and sharing roads with VRUs.
3b) Explain the role of a Professional Driver and how to avoid conflict with other road users
3c) Describe the importance of space, road position, signalling and eye contact
3d) Describe hazard types and the hazard drill
3e) List the techniques of defensive driving and advanced driving
3f) Explain defensive driving and advanced practical driving skills.
4a) Explain the vehicle requirements of the CLOCS standard and why they are important.
4b) Describe the blind spots on vehicles and how they can be minimised.
4c) Explain the proper adjustment and use of close proximity mirrors
4d) List the types of vehicle safety techonology
4e) Describe the daily inspection and use of audible vehicle manoeuvring warnings
4f) Describe the daily inspection, functionality and use of close proximity sensors and camera monitoring systems
4g) Name the Health and Safety offence associated with tampering, removing or misusing safety equipment.
5a) Demonstrate control of a bike.
5b) Demonstrate where to ride on the road and the use and limitations of cycle infrastructure
5c) Tackle challenging roads and traffic situations
5d) Demonstrate how and when to pass queuing traffic
5e) Identify and react to hazardous road surfaces.
Subject Areas
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Vulnerable Road Users