Driver CPC - the Official DSA Guide for Professional Goods Vehicle Drivers

• 'The Official DSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles' (ISBN 9780115528996), which provides all of the detailed information required by drivers to obtain - and retain - their Driver CPC qualification.

• Explains why the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence has been introduced and the process of gaining Driver CPC.
• Provides detailed information about the new Case Studies module, including two official examples.
• Includes essential guidance on the subject areas that will be tested in the case studies, including:
• Driving to optimise fuel consumption and to carry loads smoothly and safely
• Taking good care of loads
• Knowing the regulations and how they are administered, e.g. EU and domestic drivers' hours
• Understanding the rules and laws that govern the carrying of loads
• Health and safety behind the wheel and when carrying out other duties
• Looking after yourself physically and ensuring that you are fit for work, e.g. understanding the effects of diet, drugs and alcohol
• How to recognise an emergency and act effectively, e.g. fires and other incidents
• Understanding how the role of an LGV driver fits into the company/organisation
• The economic importance of the LGV sector within the transport industry.
• Describes what drivers will be tested on in the new Practical Demonstration Test and how they will be tested, including:
• Load care and comfort - use of apparatus
• Loading the vehicle safely
• Prevention of criminality and trafficking of illegal immigrants
• Prevention of physical risks
• Ability to assess emergency situations.
• Includes lively full colour photography throughout, to explain key principles and techniques.
• Contains a glossary of technical terms.

This official guide has been prepared in close consultation with a working group of industry experts and experienced LGV trainers and is up-to-date with current industry thinking.

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