Driver CPC - Mental Health & Driving Related Stress (LGV)

Product Code: DCPCMHDRS

Driver CPC, Mental Health & Driving Related Stress, looks at the importance of good mental health for professional drivers, and examines influencing factors on mental health and wellbeing. The course also examines the main causes of driving related stress, considers how stress may contribute to road rage, and looks at key techniques for combatting or reducing it.

Suitable for both the Road Haulage and Passenger Transport sectors, it provides guidance for drivers as to when mental health conditions should be reported to the DVLA, covering both Group 1 and Group 2 licence holders.

This course is suitable for both LGV and PCV drivers and counts as 7 hours towards Driver CPC.

£83.29
£99.95 Incl. VAT
£83.29
£99.95 Incl. VAT

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  • Provides a clearer understanding of mental health issues, including anxiety and ADHD
  • Gives clear guidance as to when mental health issues must be reported to DVLA
  • Explains the importance of good mental health and the factors which influence it
  • Gives insight into the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health
  • Counts as 7 hours towards the 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training required to gain or renew a Driver Qualification Card (DQC).
  • What is good mental health and why is it important?
  • The stigma of Mental Health issues
  • Definitions of stress
  • Road rage and its causes
  • Why road rage is potentially dangerous
  • How personality type can influence driving styles
  • Emotions and moods
  • Different categories of mental Illness
  • Mental health links with drugs and alcohol
  • An overview of the DVLA medical department
  • A brief look at how DVLA assesses cases
  • Guidance as to when to notify DVLA regarding mental illness

1 day (7 hours towards Driver CPC)

Approved course: CRS16976/35

This course starts at 8.30am, please be ready to attend early. Light lunch & refreshments are provided.

Please note: your online booking is subject to confirmation from Novadata.

This price includes the DVSA Registration fee of £8.75. People paying by cheque, credit card or by postal order for training courses please note that a 25% deposit is required within seven days and the remaining balance at least 15 days prior to course commencement.

For more information please call 01376 552999 or email us on enquiries@novadata.co.uk.

If you recently passed your LGV or PCV driving test, you may need to take Initial Driver CPC training to obtain your first DQC. Check with a member of our team and we can advise you