Large Vehicles Course

Accidents
6 Lessons
Breakdowns
What to do at the scene of an incident
Dealing with a vehicle fire
Reporting an incident
Safety in tunnels
Meeting the standards
Braking Systems
8 Lessons
Braking Systems
Using your brakes properly
Connecting the air lines
Maintenance and inspection
Draining air tanks in freezing conditions
Driving with anti-lock brakes
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Carrying Passengers
6 Lessons
Passenger safety and comfort
Vehicle stability
Passenger care
Older passengers and those with disabilities
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Essential Documents
5 Lessons
Documentation
Regulations
The driver’s responsibility
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Driver's hours and rest periods
7 Lessons
Obeying driving limits
Following tachograph rules
Keeping the correct records
Tiredness
Vehicle security
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Environmental Issues
5 Lessons
Reducing fuel consumption and emissions
Road surfaces
Refuelling
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Leaving the vehicle
6 Lessons
Parking
Leaving the cab
Health and safety
Security
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Other road users
4 Lessons
Being aware of other road users
Showing patience and care
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Restricted View
5 Lessons
Mirrors and blind spots
Awareness of your vehicle’s size
Reversing large vehicles
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
The driver
8 Lessons
Consideration towards other road users
Safety equipment
Mobile phones when driving
Fitness to drive
Medication
Emergency vehicles
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
The road
7 Lessons
Different weather conditions
Parking at night
Using lanes
Dealing with gradients
Reducing risk
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Road and traffic signs
8 Lessons
Signs
Road markings
Lane markings
Traffic lights and warning lights
Signals given by drivers and the police
Road lanes
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Vehicle condition
7 Lessons
Wheels and tyres
Vehicle maintenance and minor repairs
Cold weather
Warning lights and buzzers
Trailer coupling
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Vehicle loading
5 Lessons
Security of loads
Weight distribution
Transporting loads
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
Vehicle weights and dimensions
6 Lessons
Vehicle size
Loading your vehicle
Vehicle markings
Speed limiters
Meeting the Standards
Think About and Discuss
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Accidents

Large Vehicles Course Accidents

In this section, you’ll learn about:
  • breakdowns
  • what to do at the scene of an incident
  • dealing with a vehicle fire
  • reporting an incident
  • safety in tunnels.
  • observing road signs and road markings, and acting on the instructions given by them
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