Module 11: LGV

Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED)

Aim:

To Promote and enhance Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving techniques of PCV drivers, through instruction relating to vehicle craft and road craft.

Duration:

7 Hours

Main Topics

   • Number of recorded faults against SAFED principles
   • Evaluation of the drivers fuel efficiency improvements
   • Number of recorded gear changes.

Content:

   • Introduction and presentation
   • Eyesight checks
   • Training vehicle characteristics
   • Safety checks
   • Hazard perception discussion
   • Instructional drive
   • Two road drives
   • Two theory exercises
   • Summary & debrief