This course is designed to engage, educate and motivate professional drivers who operate mainly in the area National and International transport. The professional drivers are provided with a range of course material that is specific to their work. The material is designed to be engaging and to explain the essential aspects of complex technical and operational requirements in an easy to understand way. 

The Lessons and Topics covered in this course are listed below.

1. Driver Health & Well being

Fatigue

Sleep Apnoea

Eye Care

2. Rules & Regulations

Working Time Directive

Tachograph Regulations

Drivers Hours

Amending Drivers Hours

3. The Role of the Professional Driver

Driver Obligations

Professional Image

Customer Support

Dealing with State Agencies

Documentation

4. Managing Emergencies

Road Side Assistance

Load Security

Vehicle Security

Tyre Management

5. Internal Combustion Engine

Basic Principles of the Internal Combustion Engine

Turbo Charging /Turbo Compounding

Lubrication

Cooling

Inter Cooling

Torque & Horsepower

6. Exhaust Emission Systems

Diesel Emissions Fluid

Diesel Particulate Filter

7. Drive Train

Clutch

Gearbox

Drive Shaft

Differential

8. Braking Systems

How Disc Brakes Work

How Drum Brakes Work

Trailer Brake Connections

9. Endurance Braking Systems

Exhaust Brake

Engine Brake

Retarder

10. Managing Forces

Aerodynamics

Gravity

Momentum

11. Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Predictive Cruise Control

12. Professional Driver Trip Inspection & Reporting

Pre trip Inspection

In Trip Inspection

Post Trip Inspection

Trip Reporting