About the module
This module is designed to enhance the driving skills of professional drivers, improving speed awareness and discouraging risk-taking behaviour.
Topics include:
- Identifying speed limits
- Reasons for speeding
- Impact and consequences of excess speed
- Managing excess and inappropriate speeding
- Defensive driving
At a glance:
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Classroom or online
Suitable for: All professional licences (C1, D1 C1E, D1E C, D CE & DE)
DVSA CPC syllabus areas:
1.3 Ability to optimise fuel consumption
1.3.a Ability to anticipate, assess and adapt to risks in traffic
3.1 To make drivers aware of the risks of the road and of accidents at work
Learning outcomes
Learn to identify speed limits on any UK road
Understand the impacts speed has on journeys
Adopt practical strategies to reduce speed risk
Discover how to maintain an appropriate speed
Why attend Too Fast, Too Slow?
Using defensive driving techniques is a cost-effective way to reduce incidents, collisions, conviction rates, protect business reputation and avoid unnecessary penalties and costs.
Too Fast, Too Slow? helps drivers evaluate their on-road behaviour and develop a strategy for improvement. Our experienced driver trainers fully engage with participants to maximise the learning experience and draw out their views and opinions.
Your questions answered
Who should attend?
Any professional driver who needs to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years in order to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Delivery method
This module can be delivered online or in-person and facilitated by an experienced Driver CPC trainer.
For pay-per-place courses, Too Fast, Too Slow? is delivered with the Driver Distractions module as a 7-hour online course.
For private courses, this module can be delivered online or in-person alongside any other TTC Driver CPC module.
Identification requirements
A photocard driving licence and Driver Qualification Card must be presented when attending the course.