Course Aim

To ensure the learner has the skills and knowledge to: Understand how to respond to emergency situations and safely evacuate a passenger carrying vehicle

Course Objectives

• 1Understand PSV driver health requirements including eyesight standards and medical conditions
• 2Understand the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving and licence entitlement
• 3Know your legal responsibilities under the Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use Regulations
• 4Understand roadside checks and PG9 stop notices
• 5Know what to do in the event of a collision including information exchange and company policy
• 6Understand the main causes of collisions on urban and rural roads
• 7Identify what constitutes an emergency and understand the Fatal Four
• 8Know how to respond to passenger illness on board
• 9Carry out a safe vehicle evacuation including priorities and hazard awareness
• 10Know how to contact emergency services and communicate your location
• 11Understand vehicle fire procedures and the triangle of fire
• 12Participate in practical evacuation exercises on single and double decked PSVs

Qualification

Driver CPC Periodic Training Certificate( 7 Hours)

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