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Alcohol and Drugs Awareness

Driver CPC (Available online)

Most drivers will be aware that drinking alcohol or taking some types of drugs will affect a person’s ability to operate a vehicle and in some cases is illegal.

However what many won’t be aware of is how their cognitive responses are affected, and the consequences of being caught with alcohol or drugs in their system when behind the wheel. This module aims to highlight how drink and drugs can be ingested into the body and what effect they have. It also covers the consequences of a driver being caught over the legal limits.

This module is available for both National and International Driver CPC courses. Find out which option is right for you here, and book your training today.

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The course includes:

  • What is a drug?
  • Alcohol awareness
  • Consumption, absorption, distribution, elimination
  • Drug awareness
  • Drug groups and effects
  • The law
  • Consequences

Course objectives:

Delegates will identify the risks of driving after consuming alcohol or drugs and learn about the physical effects on the human body, as well as how consuming drink and drugs reduces safety and your ability to drive. They will also discuss the likely legal and social consequences of their actions if they take the risk.

Course Suitability

This course is suitable for both HGV and PCV licence holders, and available for both National and International Driver CPC courses. Find out which option is right for you here.

Module Duration – 3.5 hours

This is a 3.5 hour module and can be combined with another module to create a 7-hour training day. Drivers can do this module either as a stand-alone, 3.5hr training session, or in combination with another module to make up a full 7 hours of training.

What you need to know

Please ensure you book the correct course for your needs. Only book a “National” course if you will never drive professionally outside the UK. Training hours for one type of Driver CPC cannot be transferred to another. If you choose the wrong course, you’ll need to retake the hours to meet the required standards.

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