Programme Objectives

- To increase concentration, observation and anticipation of risk for drivers of trailer towing

- To help eliminate unsafe driving practices and improve driver attitudes and awareness

- To enable drivers to implement the principles of Safe Driving with Trailers

- Contribute to the prevention of accidents

Programme Content

Theory Session - Approximately 90 minutes

Jeep & Trailer Information on the following:

- Max length of trailer / Max length of trailer & jeep

- Braking System. Subject to weight & length of trailer

- Overall train weight (permitted)

- Side space, turning into tight junctions

- Weight of load in relation to weight of jeep

- Tail swing / jacknife & why it happens

- Trailer Lights

- Parking Safely

- Safe loading and securing of loads

- Safety Triangles

Practical Session – On-Road

- Coupling and Uncoupling

- Driving with trailer in busy areas

- Negotiating roundabouts / Overtaking / Parking

- Reversing in a straight line for reasonable distance

- Reversing to the left and to the right – practice until comfortable with manoeuvre using over the shoulder and mirrors method

- Emergency braking both loaded and unloaded

- Safe approach to inclines/slopes

Performance Assessments:

On completion, each participant will receive a detailed personal report upon completion of the course, constructive feedback, course material and a certificate of attendance.