Cat B (car) Programme of Training modules
There are 14 modules in total, and an optional motorway driving module.
Programme of Training Modules
The following modules are mandatory.
| Module number | Module title | Module subsections |
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| 1 | The driver | - driver attitude
- driver health
- driver licensing
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| 2 | The vehicle | - vehicle maintenance
- vehicle checks
- vehicle documentation
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| 3 | The law | - the law and you
- the Highway Code
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| 4 | Risk and hazard awareness | - static hazards
- developing hazards
- emergencies
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| 5 | Controls and checks | - getting in and seated
- the hand controls
- the foot controls
- the ancillary controls
- starting the engine
- the mirrors
- basic vehicle safety checks
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| 6 | Driving on the road | - moving off and stopping
- junctions
- roundabouts
- traffic controls
- positioning
- speed
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| 7 | Road sharing | - awareness and anticipation
- changing position
- safety margins
- communication
- overtaking
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| 8 | Vulnerable and other road users | - children
- pedestrians
- cyclists, motorcyclists and mobility scooters
- car drivers
- buses and coaches
- heavy goods vehicles
- horse riders and animals
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| 9 | Speed awareness | - speed limits
- road and traffic conditions
- rural roads
- the consequences of speeding
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| 10 | Manoeuvring your vehicle | - reversing into a side road
- reverse parking
- turning your vehicle around
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| 11 | Driving in adverse weather | - preparation
- rain and wet roads
- snow and icy conditions
- fog
- crosswinds
- bright sunshine and heat
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| 12 | Night-time driving | - driver eyesight
- vehicle lights
- driving at night
- built-up areas
- encountering other traffic
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| 13 | Driver distraction and in car technology | - driver distraction
- collision avoidance systems
- collision mitigation systems
- driver information systems
- satellite navigation systems
- the consequences of driver distraction
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| 14 | Eco-safe driving and the environment | - the environment
- the journey
- eco-safe driving
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Optional module
A learner driver can only do motorway driving with an ADI.
Once the learner passes their test they do not need supervision to drive on the motorway but can still choose to complete this module with an ADI or supervising driver.
| Module number | Module title | Module subsections |
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| 15 | Motorway Driving | - motorway signs and signals
- driving on a motorway
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