Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

The course will introduce, explain, update and practice candidates’ knowledge, understanding and skills both in the classroom and through practical exercises in relation to:
• The legislative responsibilities of the Driver
• The variety of load restraint systems available
• Vehicle weights, dimensions and additional requirements for specific types of loads
• The purpose of roadside checks
• Carrying out practical load securing exercises:
• To confirm the suitability of the vehicle
• The suitability of the chosen load restraint system
• To practice load security of appropriate loads, following company procedures and tiedown schemes


Subject Areas

  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues