Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

By the end of the course, candidates will have an understanding of:
- The benefits of increased awareness and planning
- Good driving techniques and the benefits thereof.
- The effect of safety and efficiency on journey times and stress
- Use of Engine retarder / exhaust brakes
- Hazard perception and hazard fixation
- Good use of rev counter and cruise control
- Other aspects of the candidates duties as per course tailoring


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
  • Loading/Unloading (LGV)
  • Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues