Course details
The two-day Heavy Articulated Vehicle course is designed to take the principles learnt in the Light Vehicle Defensive Driving course and promote the goal of crash-free driving to drivers of articulated vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 4.5 tonnes and above. It also incorporates relevant heavy vehicle specific components to develop the required and expected higher level of driving skills. This course has more of a "hands-on" approach: drivers learn by practical demonstration, explanation and practice sessions and then undergo a comprehensive on-road driving assessment to ensure that they have the appropriate skills to reduce the risk exposure.
The aim of this course is to provide the driver with the skills, attitude and knowledge to:
- Anticipate potential road crash situations
- Respond to emergency driving situations as they occur
- Develop effective vehicle control and observation skills
- Demonstrate low risk driving techniques in driving a heavy articulated vehicle
Objectives
To enhance the existing skills of a driver to operate a heavy articulated vehicle in a low risk, economical manner
Modules Covered
- SAFEDRIVE system revision
- Mechanical Principles
- Braking Technique
- Emergency Actions
- Reversing & Turning
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Coupling & Uncoupling
- Vehicle Handling
- Load Security
Outcomes
This course will deliver the required driver training in terms of theory and practical skills. The participant must be competent in both areas to attain the qualification and certification. Theory competence is assessed during the interactive classroom and hands-on practical sessions and supported by a comprehensive practical on-road skill assessment. At the end of this course the participant will be able to:
- Conduct a pre-trip vehicle inspection
- Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle systems and load security
- Drive a heavy articulated vehicle in an economical manner using low-risk defensive driving techniques
A certificate of competence is issued to participants who successfully complete this course.
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