Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

By the end of the module we will have confirmed best practice and legal responsibility relating to vehicle daily checks and reporting of defects, covering the following areas:
- The requirements for a before use vehicle check
- Checks relating to security of the vehicle
- The vehicles construction & design
- The importance of making adjustments prior to departure
- Actions on identifying a fault during the journey
- The correct procedure for defect reporting
- Documents to be carried / available during a journey
- Roadside checks
- Graduated fixed penalties for non-compliance


Subject Areas

  • Vehicle Systems (Safety)
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Legislation for Carriage of Goods
  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Industry Environment
  • Professional Driver & Company Issues