Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

By the end of this course, drivers will be able to:
- Recognise key safety risks related to tyres, load security, visibility, and bridge strikes—and apply best practices to reduce incidents.
- Understand the causes and effects of driver fatigue, and take practical steps to improve rest, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.
- Identify distractions and risky behaviours that impact driving performance, especially on high-speed and Smart motorway networks.
- Demonstrate awareness of compliance responsibilities, including licensing, reporting requirements, and how to stay within the law.
- Explore the future of driving, including low-emission vehicle technologies and innovations on the Strategic Road Network.


Subject Areas

  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues
  • Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo