Low Risk Trailer Towing Course - Two Day

Description

This program is designed for experienced operators who will be called upon to tow larger trailers with larger vehicles (up to 4.5 tonne) in routine commercial situations. The course is of two days duration and includes a modified one-day Low Risk Driving Course.

Aims

The program is a combination of both classroom and practical learning. Up to 8 participants will learn;

• All of the features of the Low Risk Driving Course
• How to check that the trailer & vehicle are a safe and legal combination
• How to prepare the ‘rig' for a journey
• How to hitch & unhitch
• How to secure a load with considering weight distribution
• How to conduct a mid journey safety check
• Driving techniques to optimise safety
• How to reverse a trailer (basic skill set)

Typically, this program is delivered on site. However, in some circumstances specialist training facilities may be required. Sourcing specialist training facilities will incur an additional fee.

Certification

Following the training, participants are certified as competent in all the areas listed above.

More detailed information is available on request. Contact a consultant for course program details and pricing information.

This program will help drivers know what to do before & while towing a trailer, and how to think in ways that promote cautious behaviour.

More detailed information is available on request. Contact a consultant for a course program and pricing information.