CPC Modular course: Road Traffic Laws
About the module
This module gives professional drivers a greater awareness of the key legislation governing road safety and the risks and consequences of non-compliance.
Topics include:
- Driver and operator licensing
- Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
- Road traffic regulation, enforcement and penalties
- Hierarchy of road users
- Seat belts and mobile devices
- Weight limits and bridge strikes
At a glance:
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Classroom or online
Suitable for: All professional licences (C1, D1 C1E, D1E C, D CE & DE)
DVSA CPC syllabus areas:
2.1 To know the social environment of road transport and the rules governing it
3.1 To make drivers aware of the risks of the road and of accidents at work
3.6 Ability to adopt behaviour to help enhance the image of the company
Learning outcomes
Understand more about driver and operator licensing
Refresh & update knowledge on the Highway Code
Learn the law relating to seat belts and mobile devices
Understand vehicle weight limits & height restrictions
Why attend Road Traffic Laws
Refreshing driver knowledge of the law is a cost-effective way to reduce incidents, collisions, conviction rates, protect business reputation and avoid unnecessary penalties and costs.
Road Traffic Laws helps drivers understand the key road traffic regulations which affect them, as well penalties for non-compliance. Our experienced driver trainers fully engage with participants to maximise the learning experience and draw out their views and opinions.
“We used TTC for our CPC training and found that it was dealt with very easily. Everyone at TTC that we spoke to were polite and efficient to ensure that our needs were met. The trainers and the facilities were of a good standard.”
Carol Ball, M&B Minibuses Ltd
Your questions answered
Who should attend?
Any professional driver who needs to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years in order to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Delivery method
This module can be delivered online or in-person and facilitated by an experienced Driver CPC trainer.
For pay-per-place courses, Road Traffic Laws is delivered with the Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving module as a 7-hour online course.
For private courses, this module can be delivered online or in-person alongside any other TTC Driver CPC module.
Need help joining an online course through Zoom?
TTC has experience of delivering online courses through Zoom to hundreds of thousands of drivers each year. We have used this experience to make the process of joining an online course with TTC as simple as possible.
TTC highly recommends that you take 15-minutes to test your equipment and make sure that you have the Zoom app installed, and working with your microphone and camera. Please visit our Zoom Technical Support page for a user-friendly guide to help make sure you get the most our of your online course with TTC.
Learning outcomes
Following this module drivers will understand:
- Driver licensing
- Operator licensing
- Highway code
- Seat belts and mobile devices
- Weight limits
- Vehicle height restrictions
Identification requirements
A photocard driving licence and Driver Qualification Card must be presented when attending the course.
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