Online Driver CPC - Load Securing, Vehicle Checks & Defect Reporting
Tue 13 May 2025 08:00 - 16:00 BST
Online, Teams
Description
Load Securing
The consequences of insecure loading can have wide ranging implications for the driver, operator and members of the public. during this module we will look the drivers responsibilities for the safe and legal securing of goods.
Course Content
- Understand the legislative responsibilities of the Driver and Operator
- Investigate the variety of load restraint systems available
- Calculate basic axle weights to be able to identify possible overloading of your vehicle
- Explore vehicle weights & dimensions
- Understand the purpose of Roadside checks
Vehicle Checks & Defect Reporting
Daily walk round checks are a legal requirement, we will discuss the drivers legal responsibilities and best practice regarding checks and reporting of defects.
Course content
- The vehicle daily check
- Security of the vehicle
- The vehicles construction & design
- Adjustments prior to departure
- Faults during the journey
- Defect reporting
- Documents to be carried / available
- DVSA Roadside Checks - Graduated fixed penalties