Vehicle Familiarisation V1.5.2 (Driver CPC)

Duration: 1/2 Day (3.5 hours Driver CPC)

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must hold any of the below licences:

C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D

Objectives:

On completion of this programme candidates will have knowledge of issues relating to familiarisation of different vehicles; coupling and uncoupling; braking systems; and the latest innovations.

Content:

• Vehicle familiarisation
• Different gearbox layouts
• Mercedes Benz Actros
• Power shift
• Volvo iSee system
• L-shift gearbox
• Opticruise
• Scania ecocruise
• Air suspension
• Passive rear wheel steer
• Double-deck
• 35th Command steer

• Coupling systems
• Standard uncoupling
• Split and cranked coupling
• Air connections
• Connecting air lines
• Electrical connections
• Three line system
• Trailer connections
• Fifth wheel
• Coupling & uncoupling procedures

• Close coupling & uncoupling procedures
• Drawbar coupling & uncoupling procedures
• Skeletal trailer operation

• Braking systems
• Spring brake
• Exhaust brake
• Engine brake
• Retarders
• Telma
• ABS / ESP

Note: This course can count 7 hours towards the 35 hours needed for Driver CPC periodic training when combined with another 3.5 hour module.

Please contact us for details of available dates