Understanding Drivers’ Hours Legislation - Driver CPC Training Course

1/2 day course (3 1/2 hours Driver CPC training time) – max 15 delegates

Who is this course for?
Experienced and newly qualified drivers wishing to gain a greater understanding of EC & domestic drivers hours and working time regulations.

What is it about?
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the current EU and domestic drivers hours legislation and working time regulations and the relevance to the driver and consequences for non-compliance.

Content
• Introduction to Drivers’ Hours Legislation
• EU legislation
• UK Domestic Rules – Transport Act
• Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005
• Manual entries
• Daily driving limits
• Periods of availability
• Breaks/ rest periods/ limits
• Exemptions
• Responsibilities and penalties
• Definition of working time
• Working limits

This is a half-day module (3 ½ hours training time) comprising of lectures, group discussions, exercises, DVD and case studies. You must take a second 3 ½ hour course from the list on the same day or complete it within 24 hours of starting the first one to complete a 7 hour session of Periodic Training for the Driver CPC.