Introduction
The Safe Urban Driving (SUD) course trainer pack is part of a series of publications produced by Transport for London (TfL) to support the commercial fleet sector in improving road safety, reducing their impact on the environment and road network, and increasing their levels of regulatory compliance.
This course trainer pack will provide you with all the information you need to prepare, deliver and administer SUD training courses.
What is SUD training?
SUD focuses on the risks and hazards of driving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in UK cities. The course equips drivers with the knowledge and skills needed to share the road safely with vulnerable road users (VRUs), in particular pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
SUD is the first accredited course in the UK to include an on-road cycling hazard awareness module. This module gives drivers first-hand experience of feeling vulnerable on busy urban roads and knowledge of how different road users may act in certain situations.
SUD training is fully aligned to meet the requirements of:
- Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) Standard
- Contractual Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) requirements
- Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) silver level
SUD training is a seven hour driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) approved periodic training course.
Who should attend SUD training?
SUD is essential training for all commercial drivers operating HGVs and public service vehicles (PSVs) regularly in the urban environment and where there are high volumes of VRUs, such as cyclists and pedestrians.
Contents within this Safe Urban Driving – Training Notes
Section 1: SUD background and framework
About the SUD course trainer pack …………………………………………………………………. 1:1
Background ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1:2
Wider context of SUD training …………………………………………………………………………. 1:3
SUD training objectives and learning outcomes ………………………………………………. 1:4
SUD course programme …………………………………………………………………………………. 1:5
SUD trainer competency …………………………………………………………………………………. 1:7
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ……………………………………………………………….. 1:11
‘No such thing as a blind spot?’ …………………………………………………………………….. 1:13
References and further reading ……………………………………………………………………… 1:15
Section 2: Trainer notes and lesson plans
About the course …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2:1
Module 1: In class theory
Timetable ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2:2
Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2:3
Topic 1: Changing streetscape ………………………………………………………………….. 2:6
Topic 2: Identifying vulnerable road users ……………………………………………….. 2:18
Topic 3: Sharing the road ………………………………………………………………………… 2:25
Topic 4: Safety equipment ………………………………………………………………………. 2:30
Module 1 summary and evaluation ………………………………………………………….. 2:41
Module 2: On-cycle practical …………………………………………………………………………. 2:42
Timetable ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2:44
Topic 1: Exchanging places – driver attitude and perception ……………………. 2:45
Topic 2: Introduction to active travel – driver fitness and health ……………….. 2:47
Topic 3: Hazard awareness and cyclist behaviour …………………………………….. 2:48
