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By the end of this course, drivers will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose and function of digital tachographs, including their role in safety, compliance and enforcement.
2. Identify and accurately interpret tachograph symbols, selecting the correct modes and functions during real world driving situations.
3. Carry out both automatic and manual entries on a digital tachograph device, ensuring data accuracy and legal compliance.
4. Demonstrate correct use and handling of driver tachograph cards, including card insertion principles, faults, and replacement procedures.
5. Describe the legal framework governing driver working hours, including the requirements set out under EC regulations, the UK 2005 Domestic Rules, and the 1968 Transport Act.
6. Apply working time and rest period rules to practical driving scenarios to maintain compliance and avoid infringements.
7. Explain the consequences of operating unsafe vehicles, including the types of incidents that can occur and the importance of proactive vehicle checks.
8. Conduct a full exterior vehicle inspection, identifying defects and ensuring all safety critical components meet roadworthiness standards.
9. Carry out thorough interior checks, including cab safety, controls, instruments and in vehicle systems.
10. Perform mechanical checks appropriate to the driver’s role, spotting potential hazards and recognising when defects must be reported or repaired.
11. Demonstrate a correct, safe walkaround procedure, including best practice for depot and yard safety
12. Describe the legal, moral and financial responsibilities associated with operating safe vehicles, and the implications of failing to maintain roadworthiness.
13. Assess and confirm personal driver fitness, understanding its relevance to road safety and regulatory compliance.