Module 6: Fitness to Drive
✅ Format:
3.5 hours | Classroom & Remote (Microsoft Teams) | JAUPT Approved for Driver CPC
🎯 Module Overview
Your fitness to drive isn’t just about passing medical checks—it’s about maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to stay safe and perform at your best every day. This essential module explores the many factors that impact your ability to drive safely, helping you build resilience for a long, successful career behind the wheel.
🎓 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand what “fitness to drive” really means and why it’s vital for your safety and career longevity
Recognise common stress triggers and discover effective strategies to manage or avoid them
Identify key health and lifestyle factors—including sleep quality, diet, medication, and mental health—that influence your driving ability
Appreciate how wellbeing affects concentration, reaction times, and decision-making on the road
Access practical tips to maintain both physical and mental health, supporting sustainable professional driving
💡 Why This Module Matters
Fitness to drive is a legal and safety-critical responsibility for all professional drivers
Helps prevent accidents caused by fatigue, stress, or poor health
Supports compliance with DVSA standards and Operator Licence requirements
Promotes a positive safety culture and prioritises driver welfare

