Description
Evaluate whether mechanical failures could be prevented with proper servicing and inspections
Understand the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act in reducing risk, emphasizing the necessity of vehicle checks
Understand the components included in daily walkaround checks for HGVs and PCVs through live examples and video demonstrations
Read and interpret the sidewall of a tyre, including rim diameter, load indexes, speed symbol, tread wear indicators, approval numbers, and manufacturing date codes
Understand the regulations regarding tyre age, specifically the prohibition of tyres older than 10 years on certain vehicles, and the consequences of non-compliance
Use the vehicle defect sheet to report issues accurately and understand the defect reporting process
Familiarize with the top prohibition defects for PSVs, HGVs, and trailers
Understand the procedures and implications of receiving a roadworthiness prohibition (PG9) and how to handle overloading prohibitions
Understand the long-term health and social effects of alcohol and the consequences of drink driving
Explore (legal and illegal) drug driving statistics and news reports to understand the consequences of driving over the drug drive limit
Understand the Traffic Commissioner’s views and roles judging fitness, penalties and convictions for drug driving
Explore the reasons for alcohol and drug use and its effects on mental health
Examine the statistics on phone use and traffic accidents, and explore the consequences of using a phone while driving — including legal penalties and potential driver conduct hearings
Subject Areas
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Loading / Unloading (PCV)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Legislation for Carriage of Passengers
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing