Description
By the end of this 7-hour course, drivers will be able to:
Explain the impact of vehicle emissions on air quality, health, and climate change, and describe the role of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies.
Identify eco-driving techniques and operational practices that reduce fuel use, emissions, and costs in urban and rural settings.
Recognise current regulatory requirements and industry initiatives relating to clean air zones and sustainable logistics.
Define work-related road risk and describe the legal responsibilities of drivers and operators in managing it.
Identify common causes of commercial vehicle collisions and assess contributing human, vehicle, and environmental factors.
Demonstrate hazard perception and safe decision-making skills through interactive VR scenarios.
Apply practical strategies for risk reduction, including journey planning, fatigue management, and situational awareness.
Reflect on personal driving behaviours to improve long-term safety and sustainability on the road.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Professional Driver & Company Issues