CPC Training for Silver accreditation for F.O.R.S which is awarded to operators who maintain their Bronze accreditation and are able to demonstrate that all driver licence and endorsements are verified through a service that directly accesses the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) data.
One of the training modules involves a day of learning how to ride a bicycle known as Practical Cycling Awareness Training (PCAT)
PCAT is approved driver training for both truck and van drivers and, in the same way as Safe Urban Driving (SUD).
PCAT is seven hours in duration, Driver CPC accredited, and is divided into two sections delivered on the same day.
A classroom theory section with slideshows, videos and PowerPoint presentations takes half of the group
While the other half of the group learn the practical section involving cycling where drivers experience a cyclist’s view of the road.
When everyone has been instructed in all aspects of safety they set out on the main road and are shown how to negotiate traffic and deal with any problems that might face a bicycle rider on a daily basis.
PCAT helps FORS members to meet FORS Silver requirement ‘S5 Vulnerable road user training’ which requires that all drivers undergo continuous approved training specifically covering the safety of Vulnerable road user’s, including on-cycle awareness training.
This is to ensure that all drivers have the knowledge and skills required to recognise, assess, manage and reduce the risks that their vehicle may pose to VRUs. Well done to all the drivers that attended and successfully completed the course.
