Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

• Describe and apply professional safe driving concepts to reduce the risk of rear-end shunt collisions.
• Identify key factors for rear end shunt collisions - fatigue, distraction, tailgating
• Maintain safe stopping distances appropriate for HGVs in varying road, traffic, and weather conditions.
• Recognise high-risk driving times and the effects of monotony on alertness.
• Explain how ADAS supports safe driving and understand its limitations.
• Interpret road signs, signals and speed limits accurately
• Respond safely to breakdowns, slow moving and stationary traffic, and incidents
• Understand that road safety is a shared responsibility and that we all have a role to play


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues