Daily Walk Around Checks/Fuel Efficient Driving and Safety
Course Information
Pre-requisites
- HGV licence
- Driver CPC card
Aims
The aim of the Daily Walk Round course is for Drivers to understand the importance of daily checks and their role in maintaining a vehicle’s roadworthiness. Through the introduction of Daily Walk Round Checks & Defect Reporting, candidates will understand their responsibilities; the need for effective maintenance regimes; the requirements for record keeping; the role of DVSA in respect of roadside checks and the resulting penalties for infringements.
Primary Objectives -
The purpose of the Fuel Efficient Driving & Safety on The Road Course is to enable candidates to become economical drivers, not only to make a big difference financially but also to benefit the environment in contributing to the reduction of CO2 and other harmful vehicle emission. Candidates will become aware of how a safe and fuel efficient driver reflects upon the organisation, cause less injuries and fatalities on the roads; reduce accident damage and unproductive downtime for vehicle repair; how fuel efficiency can improve profit margins; lower costs and improve environmental performance.