Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

To gain a better understanding of:
To help drivers refresh their knowledge and understanding of safe loading of an HGV.
Give candidates a chance to show their practical skills by completing the tying of a Dolly Knot.
To ensure drivers have a good understanding of the importance of correctly coupling and uncoupling their trailer in a safe manor.
Give Drivers an interesting refresher of EC561 regulations Drivers Hours and The Road Traffic Working Regulations.
With use of case studies allowing drivers to refresh their perception of daily situations allowing them to make decisions on everyday circumstances.
The responsibilities of driver’s, haulage companies to ensure there is an understand the effects of a Bridge Strike.
To promote the vast positives gained by driving economically
Help candidates understand the financial difficulties of running a modern-day haulage company.
Of the affects that the increases of suicides involving an HGV has on people in the industry.
To make sure all drivers are aware and can improve cultures regarding Fatalities involving HGVs

The responsibilities of driver’s, haulage companies to ensure there is an understand the effects of a Bridge Strike.
To promote the vast positives gained by driving economically
Help candidates understand the financial difficulties of running a modern-day haulage company.
Of the affects that the increases of suicides involving an HGV has on people in the industry.
To make sure all drivers are aware and can improve cultures regarding Fatalities involving HGVs


Subject Areas

  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues