Overview
7-Day Driver Training Program at the Personnel Training Academy (PTA)
This 7-day intensive training program is designed for drivers to enhance their driving skills, ensure vehicle safety, and improve professional conduct. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics from safe driving practices and vehicle maintenance to professional etiquette and basic computer knowledge relevant to driving.
Day 1: Safe Driving Practices
- Road Discipline: Emphasis on lane discipline, overtaking safely, and making turns correctly.
- Signs and Signals: Understanding regulatory, warning, informational, directional signs, and number plates significance.
Day 2: Documentation and Traffic Rules
- Logbook Keeping: Accurate and efficient logbook management to track driving hours and distances.
- Important Documents: Safekeeping and timely renewals of vehicle documents, driving licenses, and pollution tags.
- Traffic Rules: Knowledge of traffic lights, indicators, hand instructions, and sirens.
Day 3: Vehicle Safety and Key Parts
- Safety of Vehicles: Ensuring the overall safety of the vehicle through regular checks.
- Key Parts of the Vehicles: Detailed overview of vehicle systems (e.g., electric, fuel, cooling systems) and their functions.
Day 4: Professional Conduct and Technical Knowledge
- Office Behavior and Good Manners: Professional etiquette and behavior in an office setting.
- Computer Networking & Role of TCP/IP: Basic understanding of computer networking relevant to vehicle management systems.
Day 5: Emergency Handling and Vehicle Maintenance
- Safe Handling and Emergency Repairs: Strategies for dealing with vehicle malfunctions and emergencies (e.g., brake failure, engine stoppage).
- Daily and Regular Maintenance: Routine checks and maintenance practices to keep vehicles in optimal condition.
Day 6: Insurance and Stress Management
- Third-Party Insurance: Importance and understanding of vehicle insurance policies.
- Stress Management: Techniques to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging driving situations.
Day 7: Advanced Driving and Technical Knowledge
- Driving with VIPs: Special considerations and protocols for driving with high-profile passengers.
- Development of Auto Engineering: Theoretical insights into the evolution of automotive engineering.
- Computer Knowledge: Utilizing software and applications relevant to vehicle diagnostics and maintenance.
Conclusion
Upon completion, participants will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills for safe and efficient driving, emergency handling, vehicle maintenance, and professional conduct. This program ensures that drivers are prepared to meet the demands of their role with confidence and competence.
