DCPC – Vulnerable Road Users

Course Content

With vulnerable road user accidents a major cause for concern this course outlines how and why urban streetscapes are changing identifying road users who are vulnerable and why. It highlights a driver’s responsibilities helping them to gain knowledge and experience of the issues faced by vulnerable road users (VRU).

Course Aim

This module aims to ensure you have a working understanding of:

• How and why urban streetscapes are changing
• Who are vulnerable road users and why
• A driver’s responsibility

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you should be able to:

• Understand the issues faced by vulnerable road users
• Promote techniques and technology to improve road safety
• Understand driver attitudes through reflection and critique to improve driving practices