This course will be delivered remotely.
Aim: Teach candidates the rules and regulations surrounding Drivers’ Hours
Objectives: Candidates will be able to:
• Discuss your responsibilities regarding Drivers’ Hours • Recall EU Drivers Hours Rules • Discuss the rules concerning daily and weekly rest periods • Discuss the Working Time Directive within the context of your daily work • Recall the rules surrounding record keeping • Discuss the sanctions that can be taken against drivers and their operators for drivers’ hours infringements
This course will cover topics that include:
Establishing which rules apply, EU and Domestic Regulations, Road Transport Working Time Directive, Record Keeping, Enforcement and Penalties, Improper use of the tachograph (recording equipment)
Practical elements include: Calculating Drivers’ Hours, Developing Strategies to Remain Compliant
Duration: 3.5 hours