Health, Road and Environmental Safety

Summary: To ensure all delegates are aware of the risk of the road , incidents, contributing factors and how to prevent them.

Accidents

• Accident management
• Causes
• Statistics

 
The night before

• Alcohol
• Drugs and driving
• Hazard Perception

 
Getting Ready

• Driver fatigue and stress
• Ergonomics
• Posture

 
On the move

• Hand held equipment
• “Road Rage”
• Things to consider for nights away
• Deliveries

 
At the end of the day

• Debrief
• Preparation for the next day

 
Road Smart Quiz




Vehicle Safety, Control Systems and Fuel Efficiency

Summary: To ensure all delegates are familiar with and understand the necessary techniques to operate the vehicle in a safe and fuel efficient manner

Driver Checks and Defect Reporting

• Driver check DVD
• Defect reporting
• Remedial action
• Duty of the driver and repairer

 
Vehicle Limits

• What the driver needs to know.
• Vehicle familiarisation

 
Key Factors in Safe Driving

• Including
• Forward planning,
• Loads and their position
• Braking and its application
• Weather conditions

 
Key Factors in Fuel Efficient Driving
Including:

• Vehicle aerodynamics
• Transmission and its correct use
• Tyres
• Speed, revs and emissions

 



The Rules and Regulations Governing the Road Transport and Passenger Carrying Industries

Summary: To ensure all delegates understand the regulations governing professional driving

Working Time Directive

• Who is subject to the regulations?
• What is and isn’t Working Time?
• What are the limits?

 
Road Transport Directive

• Periods of availability
• Average weekly work times
• Rest breaks

 
Record Keeping

• Tachographs

 
EU Rules

• Derogations
• Driving time
• Breaks and driving limits
• Rest periods
• Multi-manning

 
GB Domestic Rules

• PSV/ PCV Rules