Understanding Drivers Hours & The Working Time Directive
An easy to understand course to help you gain a clear understanding of drivers hours and the WTD. Suitable for HGV & PSV drivers.
Never get another fixed penalty, fine or points on your licence again!
Drivers are required by law to follow certain rules regarding the hours they can work and how long they can drive for. The rules can sometimes be confusing and difficult to understand and it often results in drivers receiving infringements, fines and points on their driving record which in turn can even lead them to losing their job. Our course is designed to help drivers gain a clear understanding of drivers’ hours and the working time directive to ensure compliance with the law.
Our course covers everything you need to know as a driver with regards to drivers’ hours and the working time directive. Within the course, we cover EU drivers’ hour's rules, GB domestic rules and the working time directive which will give you the knowledge you need to avoid the pitfalls of non-compliance. The course is easy to use and simple to follow with no complicated jargon! After completing this course you will have a fun understanding of everything you need to know when it comes to drivers hours and the working time directive.
What Will You Learn?
This course helps HGV and PSV drivers learn how to fully understand drivers’ hours and the working time directive so you can avoid fixed penalties, fines and points.This course will give you a full understanding of the legislation you must follow in order to be compliant with EU drivers hours rules, GB domestic rules and the working time directive.This course can count towards continuous professional development and be noted in your CPD log.
What will I learn in this course?
Introduction to EU Rules
Who is affected by EU rules?
EU Hours Rules – Breaks from Driving
EU Hours Rules - Driving Limits
EU Hours Rules – Rest Periods
How the EU drivers' hours’ rules - multi-manning and journeys involving ferry or train transport.
Keeping driving records - EU drivers' hours rules
Penalties for breaching EU drivers hours rules
EU Drivers Hours Rules Quiz
Great British Domestic - Drivers Hours Rules
Driving limits, rest periods and breaks under GB drivers' hours rules
Keeping records of your driving under GB drivers' hours rules
Video - HGV Drivers' Hours and Working Time
GB Domestic Drivers Hours Quiz
Working Time – Introduction
Working Time - What are the regulations
What’s not included under the working time regulations
Working Time - Breaks
Working Time – Nights
Working Time - Enforcement & Penalties
Working Time Directive Quiz
Rules on Drivers Hours and Tachographs
Rules on Drivers Hours and Tachographs - Updates
Guide to Driving Limits
End of course questionnaire
End of course questionnaire
Both HGV and PSV drivers will benefit from this course as well as those working in transport offices including transport managers and O' licence holders.
This course is designed to give a full understanding of drivers hours and working time regulations and anyone who is required to understand these will benefit greatly from this course.
Upon completion of this course, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion accredited by NTP Online Learning.
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A continuous professional development course for drivers to avoid incurring infringements and update their knowledge.
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