Practical Skills Development Support

Practical training is an essential part of commercial driver education.

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Students receive hands-on guidance in the operation and handling of commercial vehicles.

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Depending on the programme, practical instruction includes:

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Vehicle familiarisation

• Understanding commercial vehicle controls.

• Understanding dashboard indicators.

• Basic vehicle operating procedures.

• Safe entry and exit procedures.

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Pre-trip inspection

• Identifying important vehicle components.

• Checking tyres and wheels.

• Inspecting lights and reflectors.

• Checking braking systems.

• Identifying potential safety defects.

• Understanding inspection reporting procedures.

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Backing and manoeuvring

• Straight-line backing.

• Offset backing.

• Parallel parking.

• Vehicle positioning.

• Mirror use and observation.

• Safe manoeuvring techniques.

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Range training

• Vehicle control.

• Steering techniques.

• Acceleration and braking.

• Gear selection, where applicable.

• Safe vehicle positioning.

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Road training

• Lane positioning.

• Turning procedures.

• Traffic awareness.

• Defensive driving.

• Safe following distances.

• Hazard identification.

• Intersections and traffic management.

• Safe driving decision-making.

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Practical training is delivered under instructor supervision and in accordance with the applicable programme requirements.