Drivers’ Hours / Alcohol and Drug Driving Limitations 7 Hour Module

Module Outline

Aim: Teach candidates the rules and regulations surrounding Drivers’ Hours

Give candidates a clear understanding of the law and ramifications of drink / drug driving

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

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

• Discuss the limitations and restrictions regarding drink / drug driving
• Calculate alcohol units
• Recall alcohol unit limits
• Identify the hidden dangers of alcohol and drugs
• Explain field impairment testing
• Carry out the field impairment tests
• Discuss the high-risk offender scheme

This course will cover topics that include:

Defining alcohol, What’s the problem with alcohol, consequences of drink / drug driving and the hidden dangers of alcohol and drugs

Practical elements include:

Calculating Units of Alcohol

Five field impairment tests

• Pupillary Examination
• Romberg Balance Test
• Walk and Turn Test
• One Leg Stand Test
• Finger to Nose Test.