Module 11 - Fitness to Drive
Maximun 20 Delegates
Session 1
15 Minutes
Introduction to course, aims and objectives
Session 2
15 Minutes
Driver Tiredness – Video
- Get some sleep
- Awake
Background to the problem,
- Statistics
- When you are most at risk
- Who is most at risk
Session 3
30 Minutes
Driver fatigue.
Background to the Problem
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Who is at risk?
- Causes of Sleep Apnoea
- Symptoms
- What to do if you suspect you have Sleep Apnoea
Session 4
15 Minutes
Driver Tiredness
- The related myths regarding staying awake.
Session 5
20 Minutes
Drivers getting tired.
- When breaks should be taken
- The dangers of using will power over common sense
Break 15 Minutes
Session 6
20 Minutes
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Drink Driving & Safe Limits?
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Session 7
15 Minutes
Fitness to Drive (Eyesight)
- Statistics
- DVLA Standards
Session 8
15 Minutes
Fitness to Drive (Diabetes)
- Risk Factors
- Type of Diabetes
- Diabetes and the law regarding driving LGV’s
Session 10
10 Minutes
Vulnerable Road Users
- Identify the vulnerable road users needing specific care
Session 11
20 Minutes
Vulnerable Road Users
- Discuss safe driving behaviour around these users
- Understand actions that may have to be taken around these users
Session 12
15 Minutes
Courses review, completion of evaluation forms and feedback