Driving is a complex and demanding task and professional drivers have a high level of responsibility every time they get behind the wheel. That’s why it’s so important for professional drivers to continue their education throughout their careers. Whether it’s learning new defensive driving techniques or brushing up on the latest industry regulations, CPD can help professional drivers do their job safely and provide the best possible service to their customers.
The argument for BKF further training
There are a number of compelling reasons why continuing education for professional drivers is so important. First and foremost, it helps ensure that drivers are up to date with best practices and industry regulations. This is particularly important in highly regulated industries such as transport, where a driver’s actions can have serious consequences.
In addition, further training measures can help drivers to improve their skills and make their work more efficient. This benefits not only the driver, but also his employer or his customers. After all, time is money, and a driver who is able to get from A to B in the shortest possible time without compromising safety is a valuable asset.
The obligation to undergo BKF further training
In order to improve the qualification of all drivers in the EU and thus also road safety, participation in a BKF further training course is obligatory: All drivers, insofar as they carry out carriage of goods and passengers by road on public roads with motor vehicles for which at least driving licence class C1 (vehicles for the carriage of goods over 3.5 tonnes maximum permissible mass) or D1 (vehicles for the carriage of passengers up to 16 passenger seats) is required, must complete and provide evidence of an initial qualification and every 5 years a 35-hour BKF further training course.
The fields of activity of BKF further education with Christian Rennie
The BKF further training is regulated in the BKrFQG (Professional Driver Qualification Act) and is often referred to in common parlance as “professional driver qualification modules”.
The 5 BKF modules
BKF Module 1 – Assistance Systems and ECO Training
Learning to drive in an environmentally friendly way leads to both lower fuel costs and less wear and tear on your vehicle. Therefore, eco-training can lead to significant potential savings.
BKF Module 2 – Social Regulations & Tachographs
Knowledge regarding driving times and rest periods helps to reduce the dangers in road traffic. Similarly, a refresher course on general traffic regulations can also help to improve road safety.
BKF Module 3 – Hazard perception
Despite the high standards of safety technology in modern trucks and buses, the physics of driving remains decisive for safety. For this reason, this BKF module teaches knowledge about hazard perception and behaviour in borderline situations.
BKF Module 4 – Damage Prevention
Preventing possible damage is extremely important. For this reason, this BKF module deals with preventive measures and behaviour.
BKF Module 5 – Load safety and passenger safety
Inadequate load securing can have many causes, but unfortunately inadequate load securing usually has nasty consequences. This module of the BKF further training teaches how to secure the load optimally and how the driver can contribute to the best possible safety of the passenger.
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By keeping professional male and female drivers up to date with the latest industry regulations and best practices, BKF training helps ensure that drivers can meet the demands of their jobs safely and efficiently. Employers who invest in employee training also signal that employees are valuable members of the team, which can lead to higher levels of satisfaction and retention.
Christian Rennie
I train male and female truck drivers in specific topics, because their quality makes the difference on the road – away from the mainstream towards more individuality and practice. I support you in the daily “madness” and raise awareness of the important issues so that accidents are avoided.
Customers of Christian Rennie (Rennie Expert)
I am particularly proud of the positive feedback from my clients. After all, this is the best indicator of the quality and added value of my work.
Christian Rennie