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LAWS OF KENYA
TRAFFIC ACT
TRAFFIC (DRIVING SCHOOLS,DRIVING INSTRUCTORS AND DRIVING LICENCES) RULES
CAP. 403
- Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXII—No. 50 on 20 March 2020
- Commenced on 20 March 2020
- [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]
Part I – PRELIMINARY
1. Citation
These Rules may be cited as the Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licences) Rules.2. Interpretation
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires—"Appeals Board" means the Transport Licensing Appeals Board established under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 404);"branch driving school licence" means a licence issued by the Authority, that authorises its holder to set up or maintain a branch driving school;"Cabinet Secretary" means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to transport;"certificate of competence" means a certificate issued by a driving test examiner that certifies that a person has passed a driving test;"curriculum" means the curriculum prescribed under rule 23;"domestic driving permit" means a document issued under the law of a foreign country, that authorises its holder to drive a motor vehicle of a specified class or description, in that country;"driving instructor" means a person who instructs, for gain or reward, engages or holds himself out as being willing to instruct;"driving school" means an establishment set up or maintained, for the purpose of offering instruction;"driving school licence" means a licence issued by the Authority, that authorises its holder to set up or maintain a driving school;"driving test" means a test conducted by a driving test examiner to determine the competence of a driver;"inspector" means a driving school inspector appointed under rule 15;"instruct" means the teaching of the theory or practice of driving a motor vehicle;"instructor's licence" means a licence issued by the Authority under regulation 16;"international driving permit" means a licence issued by the relevant authority of a country which is a party to the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of 1926 or the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic of 1968 and conforms to Annex 7 of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic of 1968;"learner" means a person who is under the instruction of a driving instructor or driving school;"licensing officer" means the person appointed as such by the Authority to issue a driving licence;"medical certificate" means a certificate signed by a medical practitioner registered in accordance with the Medical Practitioners' and Dentists' Act (Cap. 253) and accredited in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (CAP 236A);"proprietor" means the owner or a person who operates or manages a school;"provisional driving licence" means a provisional licence granted by the Authority to a learner, in order that the learner may be instructed to drive a category of motor vehicles which, if the learner had a driving licence, would entitle the learner to drive;"school" means a driving school or a branch driving school; and"vehicle inspection report" means a report made by a person authorized by the Authority, which states that pursuant to an inspection, the person is satisfied that the vehicle specified in the report is suitable to be used for instruction in the category specified therein.3. Scope of application
These rules apply to driving schools, driving instructors, driver testing and the issuance of driving licences in Kenya.Part II – DRIVING SCHOOLS
4. Licensing of schools
A person shall not conduct, maintain, operate or manage a school without a valid licence issued by the Authority under these Rules.5. Application for a driving school licence
6. Issuance of a driving school licence
7. Inspection of premises
8. Administration and staffing
9. Branch driving school licence
10. Restriction on licensed schools
11. Documents to be displayed
A school shall prominently display in its training premises—12. Records and reports kept by a school
13. Restrictions on advertising by schools
14. Driving school inspectors
15. Suspension, revocation or variation of a driving school licence or branch driving school licence
Part III – DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
16. Licensing of driving instructors
17. Qualifications of driving instructors
A licensed driving instructor shall—18. Application for and issuance of an instructor's licence
19. Driving instructors' register
20. Obligations of a driving instructor
21. Record kept by driving instructors
22. Suspension, revocation or varying the terms of an instructor's licence
Part IV – DRIVING INSTRUCTION
23. Curriculum
The curriculum set out in the Fourth Schedule shall be used—24. Motor vehicles used by a school
25. Unauthorized driving instructors
26. Instructing a learner
Part V – DRIVING LICENCES AND DRIVING TESTS
27. Provisional driving licences
28. Restrictions on holders of provisional driving licences
A person who possesses a provisional driving licence shall—29. Internal test
30. Application for driving tests
31. Authority's driving tests
32. Driving test register
The Authority shall maintain a driving tests register which shall contain—33. Interim driving licences
34. Categories of driving licences
A driving licence shall be classified into the categories set out in the Third Schedule.35. Application and renewal of driving licence
A driving licence shall be issued in Form 7 set out in the First Schedule shall be renewed after every three years upon—36. Medical certificate to accompany application for a driving licence
An application under rule 35 must be accompanied by a duly filled medical certificate in Form 4 set out in the First Schedule.37. Domestic driving permits
38. International driving permits
39. Translation of domestic driving permits
40. Non-validity of domestic driving permits
A domestic driving permit, issued to a person resident outside Kenya, shall not entitle the driver mentioned therein to drive a motor vehicle in Kenya where—41. Conversion of domestic driving permits
42. Power to suspend or revoke a driving licence or order a fresh driving test
Part VI – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
43. Appeals
44. False statements
Any person who makes any statement which, to his knowledge, is false or is misleading in respect of any information lawfully required under these Rules, commits an offence.45. General penalty
46. Transitional provisions
47. Revocation of L.N. No 81 of 2018
The Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licences) Rules, 2018 (L.N. 81/2018) are hereby revoked.FIRST SCHEDULE
FORMS
| FORM 1 | (r. 5(2), 9(1)) | |
APPLICATION FORM FOR A DRIVING SCHOOL LICENCE/BRANCH DRIVING SCHOOL LICENCE*
*fill separate form for branchA. DRIVING SCHOOL LICENCE CATEGORYTick one.Class A - All categories of vehicles.Class B - Motor Cars not exceeding 3,500 kgs and motorcyclesClass C - Motorcylces.| B. DETAILS OF SCHOOL.Check One:Proprieter ☐ Partnership ☐ Company ☐Name...............................................Physical Address of School..............................................E-mail Address:................................. Cell Phone No:. ...........................Physical location of maneuvering yard....................................List Proprietor, Partnersor all Officers, Directors, and Shareholders below:NAME ADDRESS TITLE DOB......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................List below all licensed instructors employed by the applicant:NAME NUMBER ADDRESS DOB LICENCE....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................List all other employees including Head Instructor, Agents Clerks or others who will represent the applicant below:NAME POSITION QUALIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................List all vehicles used by the applicant for instruction purposes below:YEAR MAKE REGISTRATION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Equipment and facilities available at proposed school | ||||
| NO | ITEM | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | |
| 1 | Management Office | |||
| 2 | Reception/ secretary office | |||
| 3 | Availability of Toilets for both gender | |||
| 4 | Theory Room with sufficient seating capacity for a minimum of four students of which each has a space of at least one metres square | |||
| 5 | Training vehicles/ machines | |||
| 6 | Teaching Aids Road Signs & Chart | |||
| 7 | Curriculum Book | |||
| 8 | Learner's handbooks | |||
| 9 | Schemes of work and lesson plans | |||
| 10 | Model Town Board | |||
| 11 | Student attendance register | |||
| 12 | Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher, first aid box) | |||
(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
SITE INSPECTION REPORT:______________________________________________________________________________DATE INSPECTED_________________________________| FORM 2 | (rr. 6(2)(a), 9(4)(a).) | |
DRIVING SCHOOL LICENCE/BRANCH DRIVING SCHOOL LICENCE
School ID.............INFORMATIONName of the proprietorTitle:_________________________________First Name: _________________ Middle Name: ______________________Surname Name: _______________________Name of driving school ________________________Is hereby authorised to establish and maintain a driving school at;Street ____________ County _____________Region ______________________subject to the following conditions—| No. | Registration number | Make and Model | Type of body | No. of the Comprehensive Cover | Inspection Details(No.) | |
| No. | Name | ID No. | Instructor's Licence No/ NTSA no. | Classes licensed to train | |
| FORM 3 | ((r. 18(1)) | |
APPLICATION FORM FOR AN INSTRUCTOR'S LICENCE
FOR OFFICIAL USE
Part 1 - APPLICANT (To be completed by applicant)
A. CANDIDATES'S INFORMATIONDetails of candidateTitle: ________________ Surname: ________________Forename ___________________Address: ____________ Post code ________ Town ____________Date of birth: _______________ E-mail address ______________Mobile No ____________________Driving Licence No: __________ Date of issue _________________Driving Categories ______________B. CATEGORIES OF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR'S LICENCETest category ☐ (please tick the type of vehicle you wish to be licensed to instruct).| Category A ☐ | Category B ☐ | Category C ☐ |
| Category D ☐ | Category E ☐ | Category F ☐ |
| Category G ☐ |
| YES | NO | |||
| 1 | Do you have any illness, injury or other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive | |||
| 2 | Do you have any illness, injury or other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive | |||
| 3 | Have you ever had or been told by a health professional that you have had any of following? | |||
| (a) | Do you have reduced distant vision in any eye | |||
| (b) | Difficult to see in dim light (night blindness) | |||
| (c) | Double vision | |||
| (d) | Reduced neck movement | |||
| (e) | Dizziness, problems with balance | |||
| (f) | Limited movement of arms and limbs | |||
| (g) | Stroke | |||
| (h) | Heart attack | |||
| (i) | Diabetes | |||
| (j) | Abnormal shortness of breath | |||
| (k) | Seizures, fits , convulsions, epilepsy | |||
| (l) | Snoring problems with restless sleep and daytime tiredness. | |||
| (m) | Psychiatric illness or nervous disorder | |||
| (n) | Sudden involuntary sleep attacks | |||
| 4 | Do you use any drugs or medications prescribed by a health profession | |||
Date ______________| FORM 4 | (r. 18(2)(e),30(4), 36) | |
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR DRIVERS/PROSPECTIVE DRIVERS/DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
NAME...............................................DATE...............................................Sex M ☐ F ☐ Age ........................ Licence category ...................| SECTION A: VISUAL ASSESMENTThe applicant visual condition is ☐ Suitable ☐ Not suitableReasons (if not suitable)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ | ||
| SECTION B: HEARING ASSESSMENTThe applicant hearing condition is ☐ Suitable ☐ Not suitableReasons (if not suitable)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ | ||
| SECTION C: GENERAL BODY ASSSESSMENTThe applicant hearing condition is ☐ Suitable ☐ Not suitableReasons (if not suitable)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ | ||
| SECTION D: OVERALL REMARKS☐Meets the relevant medical criteria - FIT TO DRIVE☐Does not meet the relevant medical criteria - NOT FIT TO DRIVERemarks ..................................................................................Medical Practitioner's Name ...................................................................Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services Number...................................................................Medical Practitioners' & Dentists Board Registration Number ...........................................Signature ..................................................................................Date .................................................................................. |
| FORM 5 | (r. 18(4)(a)) | |
INSTRUCTOR'S LICENCE
REF NO; INS........Title: ______________First Name: ______________Middle Name:______________Surname Name: ______________ID Number ______________DL No: ______________ Class(es): ______________Date of licence ______________Endorsement ______________ Date of Endorsement ______________The above named person is hereby authorized to conduct instruction (both theory and practical) on driving of motor vehicles class (es)...........Valid from: Date .......Month...... Year.......Expiring on: Date ...... Month..... Year......| FORM 6 | (( r. 27(1), 30(3), 33(1), 35(a), 38 (1) ) | |
APPLICATION FORM FOR DRIVING TESTS/DRIVING LICENCES/INTERIM DRIVING LICENCES
FOR OFFICIAL USEPart 1 – CANDIDATE (To be completed by candidate)
CANDIDATE INFORMATIONDetails of candidateTitle: ______________ Surname: ______________ Forename ______________Address: ______________ Post code ______________ Town ______________Date of birth:______________ E-mail Address ______________Mobile No ______________A. HEALTH INFORMATION.Health Declaration-by the Applicant
| YES | NO | ||||
| 1 | Do you have any illness, injury or other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive | ||||
| 2 | Do you have any illness, injury or other medical condition that may affect your ability to drive | ||||
| 3 | Have you ever had or been told by a health professional that you have had any of following? | ||||
| (a) | Do you have reduced distant vision in any eye | ||||
| (b) | Difficult to see in dim light (night blindness) | ||||
| (c) | Double vision | ||||
| (d) | Reduced neck movement | ||||
| (e) | Dizziness, problems with balance | ||||
| (f) | Limited movement of arms and limbs | ||||
| (g) | Stroke | ||||
| (h) | Heart attack | ||||
| (i) | Diabetes | ||||
| (j) | Abnormal shortness of breath | ||||
| (k) | Seizures, fits , convulsions, epilepsy | ||||
| (l) | Snoring problems with restless sleep and daytime tiredness. | ||||
| (m) | Psychiatric illness or nervous disorder | ||||
| (n) | Sudden involuntary sleep attacks | ||||
| 4 | Do you use any drugs or medications prescribed by a health profession | ||||
Date _____________________Part 2 – DRIVING SCHOOL (To be completed by a driving school)
A. DRIVING SCHOOL INFORMATIONName of Driving School:Driving School Licence No: _____________________________ Address: ___________________________Post code _________________ Town _________________ Physical address: ______________________E-mail address _____________________ Tel No ___________________________________Mobile No ____________________________B. INSTRUCTION GIVEN.Details of Driving InstructorName: ______________________________Instructor's Licence No:______________Address: __________________________ Postcode _____________________Town: ______________________________E-mail address _______________ Tel No _________________Mobile _________________________Has candidate passed internal driving examination administered by the driving school?No ☐Yes ☐C. DECLARATION.I declare that I have read all the answers I have given to the questions in this application and that the answers given by me are complete, true and correct in every detail.I understand that if I have stated anything that is false or misleading, the Driving School licence granted will be absolutely suspended, varied or revoked by the Authority.I understand that I may be prosecuted for giving or stating facts or misleading information or documents.I also declare that the information I have given on my fitness to drive, is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.I further declare as follows—| FORM 7 | (r. 27(4)(a), 33(3)(a), 33(6), 35, 41(4)(a)) | |
DRIVING LICENCE/INTERIM DRIVING LICENCE/PROVISIONAL DRIVING LICENCE
Title: __________________________________________________________________________First Name: ______________________________ Middle Name: _________________________Surname ___________________________________ Name: _______________________________ID Number ______________________________Is hereby Licensed to drive motor vehicles of Category ...........................From................... Date of ......................... Month of .................. Year toExpiring on: .................. Date of .................... Month of ................. YearDate...........................................Driving School................................Instructor's Licence Number...................| FORM 8 | (r. 31(2)) |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
To the RegistrarI hereby certify that, after examination ofTitle:___________________________________First Name: _____________________________________ Middle Name: __________________________Surname Name: ________________________________________ID Number: ___________________________________________Who held Test Application Form No: TDB- ............... Dated ................ is certified and competent to drive on roads a motor vehicle of the Category(ies) of Motor Vehicle ________________________Dated__________________________| FORM 9 | (r.38(1)) |
APPLICATION FOR AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT
DETAILS OF APPLICANTTITLE _________________SURNAME_________________OTHER NAMES_________________| ADDRESS | POST CODE | TOWN | |
| DATE OF BIRTH | PLACE OF BIRTH | MOBILE NO | |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS | NATIONALITY | DRIVING LICENCE NUMBER | |
| COUNTRIES PERMIT REQUIRED | |||
| FORM 10 | (r. 38(3)(a)) |
| INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMITNo...................................From: ................Date of......................... Month......................Year toExpiring on:............................Date of...............Month of..............Year(Insert Seal and Authorised Signature of the Authority)Page 1 of 4 (Outside of front cover) | ||
| This permit is not valid for the territory of:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................It is valid for the territories of all the other Contracting Parties on condition that it is presented with the corresponding domestic driving permit.Is hereby Licensed to drive motor vehicles of Category ...........................This permit shall cease to be valid in the territory of another Contracting Party if its holder establishes his normal residence there.Page 4 of 4 (Inside of front cover) |
| CATEGORIES AND SUBCATEGORIES OF VEHICLES, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CODES, FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS VALID | ||
| Category code/Pictogram | Subcategory code/Pictogram | |
| A | A1 | |
| B | B1 | |
| BE | ||
| C | C1 | |
| CE | C1E | |
| D | D1 | |
| DE | D1E | |
Page 2 of 4 (Left hand page)
| (Insert Stamp or seal of the Authority on the authorised category) | (Insert Stamp or seal of the Authority on the authorised category) | (Insert a photograph of the driver) | |
| A | A1 | (Insert Stamp or seal of the Authority)......................(Signature of the holder) | |
| B | B1 | ||
| BE | |||
| C | C1 | ||
| CE | C1E | ||
| D | D1 | ||
| DE | D1E | ||
| DISQUALIFICATIONS:The holder is deprived of the right to drive in the territory ofI.............................................(Insert the name of the State)At.................................................From...................Date of...............................Month of .............. YearTo.......................Date of..............................Month of..................Year(Insert Stamp or seal of the authority which has invalidated the permit in its territory.)2....................................(Insert the name of the State)At................................................From:....................... Date of.......................Month of..................YearTo:..........................Date of....................... Month of................... Year(Insert Stamp or seal of the authority which has invalidated the permit in its territory)Page 3 of 4 (Right hand page) | |||
| FORM 11 | ( r. 41(1)) | |
APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION OF A DOMESTIC DRIVING PERMIT
Details of Applicant:Title: ______________ Surname:_____________ Other Names _______________| Address | Post Code | Town |
| Date of Birth | Place of Birth | Mobile No |
| E-Mail Address | Nationality | Driving Licence Number |
| Country of Issue of Driving Licence | Driving Categories Applied For | Blood Group |
FOURTH SCHEDULE
CURRICULUM FOR TRAINING AND TESTING OF DRIVERS AND INSTRUCTORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1— TRAINING AND TESTING OF DRIVERS
CHAPTER ONE— COMMON CORE COURSES
CHAPTER TWO— TRAINING OF MOPED AND MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
(CATEGORY A)
CHAPTER THREE— TRAINING OF LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVERS (CATEGORY B)
CHAPTER FOUR— TRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVERS
(CATEGORY B PROFESSIONAL)
CHAPTER FIVE— TRAINING OF PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVERS
(CATEGORY D)
CHAPTER SIX— TRAINING OF MOTORCYCLE TAXI, COURIERS AND THREE WHEELER DRIVERS (CATEGORY A2 & A3)
CHAPTER SEVEN— TRAINING OF TRUCK DRIVERS (CATEGORY C)
CHAPTER EIGHT— TRAINING OF SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
(CATEGORY E)
CHAPTER NINE— TRAINING OF INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE DRIVERS
(CATEGORY G)
PART 2 - TRAINING AND TESTING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
CHAPTER ONE— INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO— TRAINING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRUCKS DRIVING INSTRUCTORS (CATEGORY C)
CHAPTER THREE— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES (CATEGORY D)
CHAPTER FOUR— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS OF LIGHT VEHICLES (CATEGORY B)
CHAPTER FIVE— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS OF MOPEDS AND MOTORCYCLES (CATEGORY A)
PART 3 - TRAINING AND TESTING OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
PART 1— TRAINING AND TESTING OF DRIVERS
CHAPTER ONE— COMMON CORE COURSES
| Chapter | Training Modules | |
| Chapter 1 | Common Core Courses | |
| Chapter 2 | Module 1 Motorcycles | |
| Chapter 3 | Module 2 Light Vehicles | |
| Chapter 4 | Module 3 Professional Light Vehicles | |
| Chapter 5 | Module 4 Public Service Vehicles | |
| Chapter 6 | Module 5 Motorcycle Taxi and Three Wheelers | |
| Chapter 7 | Module 6 Truck Drivers | |
| Chapter 8 | Module 7 Special Professional Driving Licence | |
| Chapter 9 | Module 8 Industrial, Construction and Agricultural Vehicles | |
| Code | Units | Contents | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 1.10 | Introduction to driving | (a) traffic safety situation in Kenya and the common cause of vehicle related crashes;(b) background of driver training;(c) key players in the road safety sector;(d) the importance of driver training;(e) the goals of driver training;(f) driving licence and driving test;(g) the driver's tasks;(h) the driver's responsibilities;(i) the principle of driver training;(j) legal requirements for driving in Kenya as specified in the Laws of Kenya; and(k) classes of vehicles. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1.11 | Fundamental driving rules | (a) traffic rules, regulations and other safety requirements;(b) highway codes; and(c) rules of behaviour in traffic. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1.12 | Model town | (a) name parts of model town;(b) explain the directional arrows;(c) road markings and road signs;(d) state the importance of road markings; and(e) move model car from one point to another safely. | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 1.13 | Human factors in traffic | (a) observation;(b) driver perception and awareness;(c) judgement of speed and distance;(d) stopping distance;(e) selection of proper speed;(f) factors that influence driving skills;(g) special needs of vulnerable routes;(h) limitations in numbers of passengers and quantity of goods;(i) drugs and alcohol;(j) customer care and public relations;(k) hygiene health and safety; and(l) crash handling procedures | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 22 | ||
| 1.10.T/P1 | Traffic safety situation in Kenya and the common causes of vehicle related crashes. | |
| 1.10.T/P2 | Background of driver training key players in the Road Safety Sub-sector. | |
| 1.10.T/P3 | Importance of driver training. | |
| 1.10 .T/P4 | Goals of driver training. | |
| 1.10.T/P5 | Driving Licence and driving test. | |
| 1.10.T/P6 | Driver's tasks. | |
| 1.10.T/P7 | Driver's responsibilities. | |
| 1.10.T/P8 | Principles of driver training. | |
| 1.10.T/P9 | Legal requirements for driving as specified in the laws of Kenya. | |
| 1.10.T/P10 | Classes of vehicles. | |
| 1.11.T/P1 | Traffic rules and regulations —(a) Traffic rules, regulations and other safety requirements on vehicles and drivers valid on all roads, streets, bridges and other places accessible to normal traffic, whether public or private;(b) Obeying driving instructions given by road markings, traffic signs and directives by the police and knowing the priority of such directives when more than one kind is involved; and(c) The usage of the horn, when necessary, to warn other road users. | |
| 1.11 .T/P2 | Highway Code —(a) General rules of behaviour in traffic regarding safety, courtesy and responsibility.(b) Application of a defensive driving style in order to increase safety margins, avoid getting into risky or disastrous situations, improve driving economy and protect the environment.(c) Special attention to vulnerable road users such as children, elderly people and persons with disabilities.(d) Giving consideration to unprotected road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. | |
| 1.11.T/P3 | (a) Giving right of way for specific vehicles, road users or in specific situations.(b) Acting appropriately in case of a crash or when arriving at the scene of a crash. | |
| 1.11.T/P4 | Drivers' responsibilities as owner and user of vehicles concerning vehicle registration, third party risk insurance, condition of the vehicle. | |
| 1.12.T/P1 | Parts of the model town. | |
| 1.12.T/P2 | Explain the directional arrows. | |
| 1.12.T/P3 | Explain road signs and markings. | |
| 1.12.T/P4 | State the importance of road signs and road markings. | |
| 1.12.P/P5 | Move model car from one point to another correctly. | |
| 1.13.T/P1 | Observation | |
| 1.13.T/P2 | Driver perception and awareness | |
| 1.13.T/P3 | Judgment of speed and distance | |
| 1.13.T/P4 | Recognizing the severity of misconduct and mistakes made by road users. | |
| 1.13.T/P5 | Stopping distance | |
| 1.13.T/P6 | Selection of proper speed | |
| 1.13.T/P7 | Factors that influence the driving skills | |
| 1.13.T/P8 | Special needs of vulnerable groups | |
| 1.13.T/P9 | Limitations in number of passengers and quantity of goods | |
| 1.13.T/P10 | Drugs and alcohol | |
| 1.13 .T/P11 | Customer care and public relations | |
| 1.13.T/P12 | Hygiene, health and safety | |
| 1.13.T/P13 | Crash handling procedures | |
| 1.13.P/P14 | First Aid | |
CHAPTER TWO— TRAINING OF MOPED AND MOTORCYCLE RIDERS (CATEGORY A)
This Chapter deals with training for moped and motorcycle riders only.| Code | Units | Contents | Time (Hours | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 2.4. | Introduction to mopeds and motorcycles. | (a) Importance or role of the moped or motorcycle as a part of the national transportation system. (b)Characteristics of the moped or' motorcycle in traffic or on the road.(c) The crash rate of mopeds or motorcycles.(d) Categories of mopeds or motorcycles.(e) Requirement to obtain a moped or motorcycle rider's licence.(f) Moped and motorcycle regulations. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.5. | Moped and motorcycle parts and controls. | (a) Proper use of protective gear for the moped riders and motorcyclists.(b) Proper way to carry passengers and goods.(c) Controls.(d) Instruments, lights and reflectors.(e) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(f) Transmission system.(g) Steering systems.(h) Brakes system.(i) Wheels, tyres and shock absorbers.(j) The body of a moped or motorcycle.(k) A moped and a motorcycle rider's gear. | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2.6. | Basic moped and motorcycle control (manoeuvre yard) | (a) Preparations for riding and stability.(b) Controlling movement of the moped or motorcycle by coordinating pedal activities, changing gears and steering.(c) Forward riding and turning.(d) Operating the steering wheel gently, getting the moped or motorcycle in right direction and keeping the moped or motorcycle on a fairly correct course.(e) Performing turns in normally occurring traffic.(f) Making proper judgments of the lengths and width of the moped or motorcycle (sizing), the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the moped or motorcycle in relation to the roadside.(g) Hard braking (emergency braking) achieving optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering controls or stalling the engine.(h) U-turning and turning and turning by forward and reverse riding.(i) Changing direction of riding on the road safely depending on the conditions of the road.(j) Parking in different kinds of parking spaces and ability to perform different parking | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2.7. | Riding on the road (Practical) | (a) Making the necessary safety preparations for riding and getting familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments.(b) Moving off, riding ahead and stopping.(c) Positioning in different environments.(d) Choice of speed in different situations.(e) Hill riding.(f) Riding through bends.(g) Approaching and passing railway crossings.(h) Lane shift and choice of lanes.(i) Turning in order to ride in opposite direction.(j) Passing stationery vehicles and pedestrians.(k) Meeting oncoming traffic.(l) Riding ahead of or behind other road users overtaking.(m)Approaching different kinds of junctions with or without signals and with or without much restricted view.(n) Riding in different kinds of junctions (straight through or turning left or right), with or without signals and with or without obligation to give right of way.(o) Riding in dark and dim lighting.(p) Riding side by side approaching, riding into and out of roundabouts.(q) Stopping and parking.(r) Night riding. | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| 2.8. | Examination for Motorcycle Riders | (a) Continous assessment tests.(b) Theory and practical examinations | 0.52 | 0.50.5 | 0.52.5 |
| Total | 8.5 | 21.5 | 30.0 | ||
| 2.4 .T/P1 | Importance or role of the moped or motorcycle as a part of the national transportation system. | |
| 2.4.T/P2 | Characteristics of the moped or motorcycle in traffic or | |
| 2.4.T/P3 | Crash rate of mopeds and motorcycles. | |
| 2.4.T/P4 | Categories of mopeds and motorcycles | |
| 2.4.T/P5 | Requirements to obtain a moped or motorcycle rider's | |
| 2.5.T/P1 | Protective gear for the moped riders and motorcyclists including proper fastening of helmets. | |
| 2.5.T/P2 | Proper way of carrying passengers and goods. | |
| 2.5.T/P3 | Controls. | |
| 2.5.T/P4 | Instruments and lights. | |
| 2.5.T/P5 | Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system. | |
| 2.5.T/P6 | Transmission system. | |
| 2.5.T/P7 | Steering system. | |
| 2.5.T/P8 | Braking system. | |
| 2.5.T/P9 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 2.5.T/P10 | Wheels, tyres and shock absorbers. | |
| 2.5 .T/P11 | The body of a moped or | |
| 2.5.T/P12 | A moped or motorcycle rider's | |
| 2.6.T/P1 | Riding preparation | |
| 2.6.T/P2 | Pedal activities and gears. | |
| 2.6.T/P3 | Riding. | |
| 2.6.T/P4 | Handlebars. | |
| 2.6.T/P5 | Turning. | |
| 2.6.T/P6 | Length and width of the moped or motorcycle (sizing), position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the moped or motorcycle in relation to the roadside.longitudinal direction of the motorcycle in relation to the roadside | |
| 2.6 .T/P7 | Hard brakes. | |
| 2.6.T/P8 | U-turns and turns by forward and reverse riding. | |
| 2.6.T/P9 | Direction of riding on the road. | |
| 2.6.T/P10 | Parking. | |
| 2.6.T/P11 | Safety preparations for riding. | |
| 2.7 .T/P1 | Overtaking. | |
| 2.7.T/P2 | Junctions, with or without signals and with or without restricted view. | |
| 2.7.T/P3 | Junctions (straight through, left or right turn), with or without signals. | |
| 2.7.T/P4 | Dark and dim lighting. | |
| 2.8.T/P1 | Theory and practical examination. | ||
| Responsible: | Driving test examiner. | ||
| Where: | At driving test centre. | ||
| Time Schedule: | 2 Hours (T) 0.5 Hours (P). | ||
| Demands: | Score: Passed/not passed Overall pass mark > 80 % | ||
| Materials: | Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | ||
CHAPTER THREE— TRAINING OF LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVERS (CATEGORY B)
| Code | Units | Contents | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 3.4. | Basic knowledge of a light vehicle | (a) Requirements to obtain the driving licence.(b) The importance or role of the vehicle as a part of the national transportation system.(c) The characteristics of the light vehicle in traffic or on the road.(d) Road crashes related to light vehicles.(e) Controls and instruments.(f) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(g) Accessories.(h) Transmission system.(i) Steering system. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3.5. | Construction and controls of light vehicles. | (a) Braking system.(b) Lights and reflectors.(c) Wheels and tyres.(d) Suspension system.(e) The body.(f) Special equipment, first aid box, tool box, warning triangles and fire extinguishers.(g) Electrical system. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3.6. | Basic vehicle control (yard driving) | (a) Preparations for driving.(b) Getting familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments.(c) Pedal activities, changing gears and steering.(d) Start off, accelerate and smooth stop without stalling the engine.(e) Combine clutch and accelerator or clutch and brakes operation.(f) Gear changes while driving operations such as steering and attention to what is happening around the driver.(g) Forward driving and turning.(h) Gentle steering wheel and maintaining a fairly correct course manoeuvring.(i) Kerb parking.(j) Vehicle length and width assessment.(k) Hard braking (emergency brake).(l) Optimum braking.(m) U-turn and forward and reverse turns (3-point turns).(n) Direction change.(o) Different kinds of parking. | 4 | ||
| 3.7. | Driving on the road (practical) | (a) Starting off, driving ahead and stopping.(b) Positioning on different environments.(c) Choice of speed in different situations.(d) Driving on hills.(e) Driving through bends.(f) Approaching and crossing railway.(g) Lane shift and choice of lanes.(h) Turning in order to drive in opposite direction passing stationary vehicles and pedestrians.(i) Meeting oncoming traffic.(j) Driving ahead of or behind other road users.(k)Overtaking.(l) Approaching different kind of junctions with or without signals and with or without restricted view.(m) Driving in different kinds of junctions.(n) Driving in dark and dim situations meeting oncoming traffic.(o) Stopping.(p) Use of lights in day time. | 24 | 24 | |
| Total | 12 | 34.5 | 46.5 | ||
| 3.4.T/P1 | Obtaining a driving licence. | |
| 3.4.T/P2 | Role of the light vehicle as a part of the national transportation system. | |
| 3.4.T/P3 | Characteristics of the light vehicle in traffic/on the road | |
| 3.4.T/P4 | Road crashes related to light vehicles | |
| 3.5.T/P1 | Controls and instruments. | |
| 3.5.T/P2 | Discuss the following components of a light vehicle—(a) Engine.(b) Ignition.(c) Accelerator.(d) Exhaust. | |
| 3.5.T/P3 | Describe light vehicle accessories—(a) Air conditioning.(b) Antilock Braking system (ABS).(c) Secondary Restraint system (SRS). | |
| 3.5.T/P4 | Discuss the light vehicle system—(a) Transmission system.(b) Steering system.(c) Braking system. | |
| 3.5.T/P5 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 3.5.2T/P6 | Wheels and tyres. | |
| 3.5.T/P7 | The body of a light vehicle. | |
| 3.5 .T/P8 | Special equipment—(a) A first aid box.(b) A tool box.(c) Warning triangles.(d) A fire extinguisher. | |
| 3.6.T/P1 | Driving preparation. | |
| 3.6 .T/P2 | Necessary safety preparations for driving and getting familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 3.6.T/P3 | Car movement control. | |
| 3.6 .T/P4 | Car movement, acceleration, smooth start and stop. | |
| 3.6.T/P5 | Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination, especially by combined clutch and accelerator or clutch and brake (in all vehicles). | |
| 3.6.T/P6 | Changing gears while driving without losing control of other operations such as steering and attention to what is happening around the motor vehicle. | |
| 3 .6 .T/P7 | Driving and turning. | |
| 3.6.T/P8 | Operating the steering wheel gently, getting the car in right direction and keeping the car on a fairly correct course. | |
| 3.6.T/P9 | Performing turning manoeuvres. | |
| 3.6.T/P10 | Parking at a kerb. | |
| 3.6.T/P11 | Proper judgments of the vehicle length and width, the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in relation to the road side. | |
| 3.6.T/P12 | Hard braking (emergency braking). | |
| 3.6.T/P13 | Optimum braking without locking the w heels, losing steering control or stalling the engine. | |
| 3.6.T/P14 | U-turning by forward and reverse driving. | |
| 3.6.T/P15 | Driving directions change. | |
| 3.6.T/P16 | Different kinds of parking. | |
| 3.7.T/P1 | Vehicle driving. | |
| 3.7.T/P2 | Vehicle positioning. | |
| 3.7.T/P3 | Speed in different situations. | |
| 3.7.T/P4 | Hills and bends. | |
| 3.7.T/ P5 | Driving through various situations. | |
| 3.7.T/P6 | Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately. | |
| 3.7.T/ P7 | Changing direction by turning. | |
| 3.7.T/P8 | Making appropriate manoeuvres. | |
| 3.7.T/P9 | Meeting oncoming traffic. | |
| 3.7.T/P10 | Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions. | |
| 3.8.T/P1 | Theory and practical examination | |
| Responsible officer: | Driving test examiner. | |
| Where: | At the driving test centre? | |
| Time Schedule: | 2 Hours (T) 0.5 Hours (P). | |
| Demands Score: | Passed/not passed Overall pass mark> 70% | |
| Materials: | Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | |
CHAPTER FOUR— TRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVERS (CATEGORY B PROFESSIONAL)
This Chapter shall apply to all persons employed as drivers of light vehicles including chauffeurs.| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 4.5. | Introduction to professional light vehicles. | (a) Operation of a professional light vehicle requirements to obtain the driving licence.(b) The importance or role of the professional light vehicle as part of the national transportation system.(c) The crash rate of professional light vehicle. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4.6. | Construction and controls of professional light vehicles | (a) Controls and instruments engine ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(b) Instruments and control lights transmission system.(c) Steering system, braking system and reflectors.(d) Wheels, tyres and shock absorbers.(e) The body of professional light vehicles.(f) Special equipment, tools and accessories.(g) Electrical system.(h) Pre-trip inspection checks. | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 4.7. | Self inspection of a professional light vehicle | (a) Systematic inspecting vehicle before driving.(b) Post-trip inspections.(c) Common professional light vehicle anomalies during long distance driving. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4.8. | Observation | (a) Maintaining a 360-degree view of the professional light vehicle.(b) Frontal and peripheral vision blind spots.(c) Scanning the environment.(d) Hazard perception and recognition.(e) Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 4.9. | Professional light vehicle control | (a) Making the necessary safety preparations.(b) Controlling movements of a professional light vehicle.(c) Making the move-accelerate and stop smoothly.(d) Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination.(e) Changing gears while driving without losing control—(i) Procedure for shifting up gears;(ii) Double clutch and time shift process; and(iii) transmissions shifting procedures and patterns for convectional types.(f) Forwarding driving and turning operating the steering wheel gently.(g) Performing turnings as normally occurring in traffic.(h) Kerb parking(i) Making proper judgements of the professional light vehicle length and width.(j) Hard braking (emergency braking).(k) Achieving optimum braking without locking the engine.(l) U-turning and turning by forward and reverse driving.(m) Change direction of driving on the road.(n) Backing up or reversing.(o) Parking manoeuvres. | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4.10. | Communication on the road | (a) "Why communicate?" Applying MSM technique (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvres).(b) Hazard communication and signs.(c) Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4.11. | Speed management | (a) Impact of speed in road crashes and fatalities.(b) Maintaining correct following distance (4 second rule) calculating stopping distance.(c) Braking systems and techniques ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders freewheeling risks.(d) Correct cornering technique.(e) Centre of gravity.(f) Shifting loads downhill driving.(g) Relationship of speed and visibility.(h) Speed influence on traffic flow night travel and driving. | |||
| 4.12. | Space management | (a) Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities.(b) Maintaining correct following distance (4 Second Rule).(c) Calculating stopping distance Road surface condition and impact on vehicle stopping. Braking Systems and techniques- ABS, gears, engine brakes.(d) Speed and retarders.(e) Freewheeling risks.(f) Centre of gravity.(g) Shifting loads downhill driving.(h) Relationship of speed and visibility.(i) Speed influence on traffic flow.(j) Night travel or driving.(k) The concept of space envelope.(l) Techniques of space recovery.(m) Positioning to "see and be seen." | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4.13. | Emergency manoeuvres | (a) Optimizing stopping distance.(b) Safely performing evasive turns on.(c) The road emergency.(d) How to get off the road turns and return safely.(e) Handling brake failure and blow outs.(f) Making quick stops and turns. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4.14. | Skid and control | (a) Causes of skids.(b) Aqua planing.(c) Front-wheel skids and all wheel skids.(d) Skid recovery procedure. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4.15. | Adverse driving conditions. | (a) Night driving.(b) Critical factors in night driving.(c) Visibility and conspicuity.(d) Extreme driving conditions.(e) Fog conditions.(f) Windy condition.(g) Heavy rain.(h) Hot weather. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 4.16. | Preventive maintenance | (a) Defining preventive maintenance (PM)(b) Kinds of driver's obligations in preventive maintenance.(c) Troubleshooting, diagnostics.(d) Reporting vehicle malfunctions. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 4.17. | Conditions of carriage | (a) Meaning and importance of conditions of carriage.(b) Conditions of carriage.(c) Laws and carriage conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 4.18. | Hazardous materials | (a) Definition and characteristics of hazardous vehicles.(b) Hazmat endorsement framework.(c) Classification of hazardous materials.(d) Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading.(e) Requirements for hazmat transportation. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 4.19. | Emergency procedures | (a) Basic responsibilities at a crash scene.(b) Safety precautions at a crash scene.(c) Responding to motor vehicle fires.(d) Spillage handling.(e) Incident reporting procedures.(f) Basic first aid. | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 4.20. | Work planning | (a) Preparing journey or trip plans.(b) Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours.(c) Completing records of duty hours. | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 4.21. | Cargo handling | (a) Cargo securement.(b) Axle weight distribution.(c) Safe loading and unloading.(d) Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act, 2013, Traffic Act)(e) Cargo documentation.(f) Terms and definitions.(g) Cargo movement documentation.(h) Pickup and delivery procedures.(i) Security of cargo.(j) Detecting and reporting as suspicious activity at loading points or docks and transit.(k) Dos and don'ts of personal security.(l) Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 4.22. | Customer care | (a) Communication skills.(b) Handling customer expectations and complaints.(c) Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities.(d) Personal hygiene.(e) Sexual harassment and discrimination. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4.23. | Driving on road | (a) Professional light vehicle driving.(b) Professional light vehicle e positioning Speed in different situations(c) Hills and bends.(d) Driving through various situations.(e) Choosing and shifting.(f) Lanes appropriating and changing direction by turning.(g) Making appropriate manoeuvres(h) Meeting oncoming traffic.(i) Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions.(j) Defensive driving techniques—(i) Observing other drivers' behaviour and attitude;(ii) Anti-carjacking techniques(k) Door and window management. | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| 4.24. | Examination of professional light vehicle driver | Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Total | 57.5 | 53 | 109.5 | ||
| 4.5.T/P1 | Knowledge of operation of professional light vehicle. | |
| 4.5.T/P2 | Requirements to obtain the professional driving licence. | |
| 4.5.T/P3 | Importance or role of professional light vehicles as a part of the national transportation system. | |
| 4.5.T/P4 | Crash rate of the professional light vehicles. | |
| 4.6.T/P1 | Controls and instruments. | |
| 4.6.T/P2 | Discuss the following components of a professional light vehicle—(a) Ignition.(b) Engine.(c) Accelerator.(d) Exhaust. | |
| 4.6.T/P3 | Describe the following accessories of a professional light vehicle—(a) Air-conditioning.(b) Antilock Braking System (ABS).(c) Secondary Restraint System (SRS). | |
| 4.6.T/P4 | Discuss the following systems of professional light vehicle—(a) Steering system.(b) Transmission system.(c) Braking system.(d) Suspension system. | |
| 4.6.T/P5 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 4.6.T/P6 | Wheels and lyres. | |
| 4.6.T/P7 | Professional light vehicle body. | |
| 4.6.T/P8 | Special equipment—(a) A first aid box.(b) Warning triangles.(c) A tool box.(d) A fire extinguisher. | |
| 4.7.T/P1 | Systematically inspecting a professional light vehicle before driving. | |
| 4.7.T/P2 | Post-trip inspections. | |
| 4.7T/P3 | Common professional light vehicle anomalies during long distance driving. | |
| 4.8.T/P1 | Maintaining a 360-degree view of the professional light vehicle. | |
| 4.8.T/P2 | Frontal and peripheral vision of the professional light vehicle | |
| 4.8T/P3 | Blind spots. | |
| 4.8.T/P4 | Scanning the environment. | |
| 4.8.T/P5 | Hazard perception and recognition. | |
| 4.8. T/P6 | Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | |
| 4.9.T/P1 | Necessary safety preparations for driving and get familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 4.9.T/P2 | Car movement control | |
| 4.9T/P3 | Car movement—(a) Acceleration.(b) Smooth start and stop. | |
| 4.9.T/P4 | Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination, especially by clutch and accelerator or clutch and brakes (in all vehicles). | |
| 4.9.T/P5 | Changing gears while driving without losing control of other operations like steering and attention to what is happening around the professional light vehicles. | |
| 4.9.T/P6 | Driving and turning. | |
| 4.9.T/P7 | Operate the steering wheel gently, get the car in right direction and keep the car on the correct course. | |
| 4.9.T/P8 | Perform turning manoeuvres. | |
| 4.9.T/P9 | Parking at the kerb. | |
| 4.9.T/P10 | Proper judgment of the professional light vehicle length and width, the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the professional light vehicle in relation to the road side. | |
| 4.9.T/P11 | Hard braking (emergency braking). | |
| 4.9.T/P12 | Optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering control or stalling the engine. | |
| 4.9.T/P13 | U-turning by forward and reverse driving. | |
| 4.9 .T/P14 | Driving directions change. | |
| 4.9 .T/P15 | Different kinds of parking. | |
| 4.10.T/P1 | "Why communicate?" | |
| 4.10.T/P2 | MSM technique (mirror, signal, manoeuvre). | |
| 4.10T/P3 | Hazard communication and signs. | |
| 4.10.T/P4 | Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | |
| 4.11.T/P1 | Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities. | |
| 4.11.T/P2 | Maintaining correct speed on road crashes and fatalities. | |
| 4.11T/P3 | Calculating stopping distance. | |
| 4.11.T/P4 | Road surface condition and impact on vehicle stopping. | |
| 4.11.T/P5 | Braking systems and techniques - ABS, gears, engine brakes and | |
| 4.11.T/P6 | Freewheeling risks. | |
| 4.11.T/P7 | Correct cornering technique. | |
| 4.11.T/P8 | Centre of gravity. | |
| 4.11.T/P9 | Shifting loads. | |
| 4.11.T/P10 | Downhill driving. | |
| 4.12.T/P1 | What is a space envelope? | |||
| 4.12.T/P2 | Techniques of space recovery. | |||
| 4.12.T/P3 | Positioning to 'see and be seen'. | |||
| 4.13.T/P1 | Optimizing stopping distance. | |
| 4.13.T/P2 | Safely performing evasive turns on the road. | |
| 4.13T/P3 | How to get-off-the-road turns and return safely. | |
| 4.13.T/P4 | Handling brakes failure and blow-outs. | |
| 4.13.T/P5 | Making quick stops and turns. | |
| 4.14.T/P1 | Causes of skids. | |
| 4.14.T/P2 | Aquaplaning. | |
| 4.14.T/P3 | Front-wheel skids and all-wheel skids. | |
| 4.14.T/P4 | Skid recovery procedures. | |
| 4.15.T/P1 | Night Driving —(a) Critical factors in night driving.(b) Visibility and conspicuity. | |
| 4.15.T/P2 | Extreme driving conditions—(a) Foggy conditions.(b) Windy conditions.(c) Heavy rain.(d) Hot weather. | |
| 4.16.T/P1 | Defining preventive maintenance. | |
| 4.16.T/P2 | Kinds of preventive maintenance. | |
| 4.16.T/P3 | Driver's obligations. | |
| 4.16.T/P4 | Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting vehicle malfunctions. | |
| 4.17.T/P1 | Meaning of conditions of carriage. | |
| 4.17.T/P2 | Importance of conditions of carriage. | |
| 4.17.T/P3 | Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | |
| 4.18.T/P1 | Characteristics of hazardous goods. | |
| 4.18.T/P2 | A hazmat endorsement framework. | |
| 4.18.T/P3 | Classification of hazardous materials. | |
| 4.18.T/P4 | Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading of hazardous. | |
| 4.18.T/P5 | Requirements for hazmat transportation. | |
| 4.19.T/P1 | Basic responsibilities at a crash scene. | |
| 4.19.T/P2 | Safety precautions at a crash scene. | |
| 4.19.T/P3 | Responding to motor vehicle fires. | |
| 4.19.T/P4 | Spillage handling procedures. | |
| 4.19.T/P5 | Incident reporting procedures. | |
| 4.19.T/P6 | Basic first aid. | |
| 4.20.T/P1 | Preparing journey or trip plans. | |
| 4.20.T/P2 | Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours. | |
| 4.20.T/P3 | Completing records of duty | |
| 4.21.T/P1 | Cargo securement. | |
| 4.21.T/P2 | Axle weight distribution. | |
| 4.21.T/P3 | Safe loading and offloading. | |
| 4.21.T/P4 | Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act). | |
| 4.21.T/P5 | Cargo documentation—(a) Terms and definitions.(b) Cargo movement documentation.(c) Pick-up and delivery procedures. | |
| 4.21.T/P6 | Security of Cargo.(a) Dos and Don'ts of personal security.(b) Detecting and reporting suspicious activity at loading points or docks and on transit. | |
| 4.21.T/P7 | Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight | |
| 4.22.T/P1 | Communication skills | |
| 4.22.T/P2 | Handling customer expectations and complaints | |
| 4.22.T/P3 | Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities | |
| 4.22.T/P4 | Personal hygiene | |
| 4.22.T/PS | Sexual harassment and any form of discrimination. | |
| 4.22.T/P6 | Time and stress management. | |
| 4.23.P1 | Vehicle driving. | |
| 4.23.P2 | Vehicle positioning. | |
| 4.23.P3 | Speed in different situations. | |
| 4.23.P4 | Hills and bends. | |
| 4.23.P5 | Driving through various situations. | |
| 4.23.P6 | Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately. | |
| 4.23.P7 | Changing direction by turning. | |
| 4.23.P8 | Making appropriate manoeuvres. | |
| 4.23.P9 | Meeting oncoming traffic. | |
| 4.23.P10 | Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions. | |
| 4.23.P11 | Defensive driving techniques—(a) Driver behaviour and attitude.(b) Driver conditions and environment.(c) Basic road courtesy. | |
| 4.23.P12 | Anti-carjacking techniques —(a) Door and window management.(b) Safe parking.(c) Suspicious characters. | |
| 4.24.T/P1 | Theory and practical examinations—(a) Responsible officer: Driving test examiner(b) Where: At the driving test centre(c) Time Schedule: 2 Hours (T) 0.5 Hours (P)(d) Demands: Score-Passed/not passed overall pass mark > 80%(e) Materials: Theory tests and driving tests sheets | |
CHAPTER FIVE— TRAINING OF PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVERS (CATEGORY D)
This Chapter deals with driver training for public service vehicles.| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 5.4. | Introduction to a public service vehicle. | (a) Regulations governing operation of public service vehicles.(b) Requirements to obtain the Public Service Vehicle Licence.(c) The importance or role of the public service vehicle as part of the national transportation system.(d) The crash rate of public service vehicles. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5.5. | Construction and controls of public service vehicles. | (a) Controls and instruments.(b) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(c) Instruments, controls and lights.(d) Transmission system.(e) Steering system.(f)Braking system.(g) Lights and reflectors.(h) Wheels, tires and shock absorbers.(i) The body of a public service vehicle.(j) Special equipment.(k) Electrical system.(l) Pre-trip inspection checks. | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 5.6. | Self-Inspection of a public service vehicle. | (a) Systematically inspecting a public service vehicle before driving.(b) Post-trip inspections.(c) Common public service vehicle anomalies during long distance trips. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5.7. | Observation. | (a) Maintaining a 360-degree view of the public service vehicle.(b) Frontal and peripheral vision.(c) Blind spots.(d) Scanning the environment.(e) Hazard perception and recognition.(f) Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 5.8. | Public service vehicle control. | (a) Making the necessary safety preparations.(b) Controlling movements of the public service vehicle.(c) Basic principles of steering.(d) Making the public service vehicle move, accelerate and stop smoothly.(e) Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination.(f) Changing gears while driving without losing control.(g) Procedure for shifting up and down through gears.(h) Double clutch and time shift process.(i) Instruments and controls in gear shift.(j) Transmissions and shifting procedures and patterns for conventional types.(k) Forward driving and turning.(l) Operating the steering wheel gently.(m) Performing turning manoeuvres as normally occurring in traffic.(n) Kerb parking.(o) Making proper judgements of the vehicle length and width.(p) Hard braking (emergency braking).(q) Achieving optimum braking without locking.(r) U-turning and turning by forward and reverse driving.(s) Change direction of driving on the road.(t) Parking and reversing Parking manoeuvres | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5.9. | Communication on the road. | (a) "Why Communicate?"(b) Applying MSM technique (Mirror, Signal, and Manoeuvre).(c) Hazard communication and signs.(d) Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5.10. | Speed management. | (a) Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities.(b) Maintaining correct following distance (4 Second Rule).(c) Calculating stopping distance.(d) Road surface condition and impact on the vehicle stopping.(e) Braking Systems and techniques—ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders.(f) Freewheeling risks.(g) Correct cornering technique.(h) Centre of gravity.(i) Shifting loads Downhill driving(j) Relationship of speed and visibility.(k) Speed influence on traffic flow. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5.11. | Space management | (a) The concept of a space envelope.(b) Techniques of space recovery.(c) Positioning to 'see and be seen'. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5.12. | Emergency manoeuvres. | (a) Optimizing stopping distance.(b) Safely performing evasive turns on the road.(c) How to get-off-the-road turns and return safely.(d) Handling brake failure and blow outs.(e) Making quick stops and turns. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5.13. | Skid control and recovery. | (a) Causes of skids.(b) Aquaplaning.(c) Front-wheel skids and allwheel skids.(d) Skid recovery procedure. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5.14. | Adverse driving conditions. | (a) Night driving.(b) Critical factors in night driving.(c) Visibility and conspicuity.(d) Extreme driving conditions—(i) Foggy conditions.(ii) Windy conditions(iii) Heavy rain.(iv) Hot weather. | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5.15. | Preventive maintenance. | (a) Defining preventive maintenance.(b) Kinds of preventive maintenance.(c) Driver's obligations.(d) Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting vehicle malfunctions. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5.16. | Conditions of carriage. | (a) Meaning and importance of conditions of carriage.(b) Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 5.17. | Hazardous materials. | (a) Definition and characteristics of hazardous materials(b) Hazmat endorsement framework.(c) Classification of hazardous materials.(d) Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading.(e) Requirements for hazmat transportation. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5.18. | Emergency procedures. | (a) Basic responsibilities at a crash scene.(b) Safety precautions at a crash scene.(c) Responding to public service vehicle fires.(d) Spillage handling.(e) Basic first aid. | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 5.19. | Work planning. | (a) Preparing journey or trip plans.(b) Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours.(c) Completing records of duty. | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5.20. | Cargo handling. | (a) Cargo securement.(b) Axle weight distribution.(c) Safe loading and offloading.(d) Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act).(e) Cargo documentation.(f) Terms and definitions.(g) Cargo movement documentation.(h) Pick-up and delivery procedures.(i) Security of cargo.(j) Detecting and reporting a suspicious activity at loading points or dock and on transit.(k) Dos and Don'ts of personal security.(l) Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5.21. | Customer care. | (a) Communication skills.(b) Handling customer expectations and complaints.(c) Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities.(d) Personal hygiene.(e) Sexual harassment and discrimination. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5.22. | Driving on the road. | (a) Vehicle driving.(b) Vehicle positioning.(c) Speed in different situations.(d) Hills and bends.(e) Driving through various situations.(f) Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately.(g) Changing direction by turning.(h) Making appropriate manoeuvres.(i) Meeting oncoming traffic.(j) Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions.(k) Defensive driving techniques.(l) Observing others driver's behaviour and attitude.(m) Anti-carjacking techniques.(n) Door and windows. | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| 5.23. | Examination of public service vehicle drive | Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Total | 57.5 | 53 | 109.5 | ||
| 5.4.T1 | Regulations governing the operations of public service vehicles. | |
| 5.4.T2 | Requirements to obtain the Public Service Vehicle Licence. | |
| 5.4.T3 | Importance or role of the vehicle as a part of the national transportation. | |
| 5.4.T4 | Crash rate of public service vehicles. | |
| 5.5.T/P1 | Controls and instruments. | |
| 5.5.T/P2 | Discuss the following components of a public service vehicle—(a) Engine.(b) Ignition.(c) Accelerator.(d) Exhaust. | |
| 5.5.T/P3 | Describe the following accessories in a public service vehicle—(a) Air-conditioning Antilock Braking System (ABS).(b) Secondary Restraint System (SRS). | |
| 5.5.T/P4 | Discuss the following systems in a public service vehicle—(a) Transmission system.(b) Steering system.(c) Braking system.(d) Suspension system. | |
| 5.5.T/P5 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 5.5.T/P6 | Wheels and tyres | |
| 5.5.T/P7 | The body of a public service vehicle. | |
| 5.5.T/P8 | Special equipment—(a) First aid box.(b) Tool box.(c) Warning triangles.(d) Fire extinguisher. | |
| 5.6.T/P1 | Systematically inspecting a public service vehicle before driving. | |
| 5.6.T/P2 | Post-trip inspections. | |
| 5.6.T/P3 | Common public service vehicle anomalies during long distance trips. | |
| 5.7.T/P1 | Maintaining a 360-degree view of the public service vehicle. | |
| 5.7.T/P2 | Frontal and peripheral vision. | |
| 5.7.T/P3 | Blind spots. | |
| 5.7.T/P4 | Scanning the environment. | |
| 5.7.T/P5 | Hazard perception and recognition | |
| 5.7.T/P6 | Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | |
| 5 .8 .T/P1 | Driving preparation. | |
| 5.8.T/P2 | Necessary safety preparations for driving and get familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 5.8.T/P3 | Motor vehicle movement control | |
| 5.8.T/P4 | Motor vehicle movement—(a) Acceleration.(b) Smooth start and stop. | |
| 5.8.T/P5 | Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination, specially by combined clutch and accelerator or clutch and brakes, (in all vehicles). | |
| 5.8T/P6 | Changing gears while driving without losing control of other operations like steering and attention to what is happening around. | |
| 5.8.T/P7 | Driving and turning. | |
| 5.8.T/P8 | Operate the steering wheel gently, get the car in right direction and keep it on fairly correct course. | |
| 5.8.T/P9 | Perform turnings. | |
| 5.8T/P10 | Parking at kerb. | |
| 5.8.T/P11 | Proper judgments of the vehicle length and width, the position of the wheels and the steering. | |
| 5.8.T/P12 | Hard braking (emergency braking). | |
| 5.8.T/P13 | Optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering control or stalling the engine | |
| 5.8.T/P14 | U- turning by forward and reverse driving | |
| 5.8.T/P14 | Driving directions change. | |
| 5.8.T/P15 | Different kinds of parking. | |
| 5.9.T/P1 | "Why Communicate?" | |
| 5.9.T/P2 | MSM technique (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvres). | |
| 5.9.T/P3 | Hazard communication and signs. | |
| 5.9.T/P4 | Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | |
| 5.10.T/P1 | Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities. | |
| 5.10.T/P2 | Maintaining correct following distance (4 Second Rule). | |
| 5.10.T/P3 | Calculating stopping distance. | |
| 5.10.T/P4 | Road surface condition and impact on vehicle stopping | |
| 5.10.T/P5 | Braking systems and techniques - ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders. | |
| 5.10.T/P6 | Freewheeling risks. | |
| 5.10.T/P7 | Correct cornering technique. | |
| 5.10.T/P8 | Centre of gravity. | |
| 5.10.T/P9 | Shifting loads. | |
| 5.10.T/P10 | Downhill driving. | |
| 5.11.T/P1 | The concept of a space envelope. | |
| 5.11.T/P2 | Techniques of space recovery. | |
| 5.11.T/P3 | Positioning to 'see and be seen'. | |
| 5.12.T/P1 | Optimizing stopping distance. | |
| 5.12.T/P2 | Safely performing evasive turns on the road. | |
| 5.12.T/P3 | How to perform get-off-the-road turns and return safely. | |
| 5.12.T/P4 | Handbrake failure and blowouts. | |
| 5.12.T/P5 | Making quick stops and turns. | |
| 5.13.T/P1 | Causes of skids. | |
| 5.13.T/P2 | Aquaplaning. | |
| 5.14.T/P3 | Front-wheel skids and all-wheel skids. | |
| 5.14.T/P4 | Skid recovery procedures. | |
| 5.14.T/P1 | Night driving—(a) Critical factors in night driving.(b) Visibility and conspicuity. | |
| 5.14.T/P2 | Extreme driving conditions—(a) Foggy conditions.(b) Windy conditions.(c) Heavy rain.(d) Hot weather. | |
| 5.15.T/P1 | Defining preventive maintenance (PM). | |
| 5.15.T/P2 | Kinds of preventive maintenance. | |
| 5.15.T/P3 | Public service vehicle driver's obligations. | |
| 5.15.T/P4 | Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting vehicle malfunctions. | |
| 5.16.T/P1 | Meaning of conditions of carriage. | |
| 5 .16 .T/P2 | Importance of conditions of carriage. | |
| 5.16.T/P3 | Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | |
| 5.17.T/P1 | Characteristics of hazardous goods. | |
| 5.17.T/P2 | Hazmat endorsement framework. | |
| 5.17.T/P3 | Classification of hazardous materials. | |
| 5.17.T/P4 | Safe handling procedures in loading and offloading. | |
| 5.17.T/P5 | Requirements for hazmat transportation. | |
| 5.18.T/P1 | Basic responsibilities at a crash scene. | |
| 5.18.T/P2 | Safety precautions at crash scene. | |
| 5.18.T/P3 | Responding to vehicle fires. | |
| 5.18.T/P4 | Spillage handling procedures. | |
| 5.18.T/P5 | Incident reporting procedures. | |
| 5.18.T/P6 | Basic first aid. | |
| 5.19.T/P1 | Preparing journey or trip plans. | |
| 5.19.T/P2 | Legal limits of duty hours or driving hours. | |
| 5.19.T/ P3 | Completing records of duty | |
| 5.20.T/P1 | Cargo securement. | |
| 5.20.T/P2 | Axle weight distribution. | |
| 5.20.T/P3 | Safe loading and unloading. | |
| 5.20.T/P4 | Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act). | |
| 5.20.T/P5 | Cargo documentation—(a) Terms and definitions.(b) Cargo movement documentation.(c) Pickup and delivery procedures. | |
| 5.20.T/P6 | -Security of cargo—(a) Detecting and reporting a suspicious activity at loading points or docks and on transit.(b) Dos and don'ts of personal security. | |
| 5.20.T/P7 | Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | |
| 5.21T/P1 | Communication skills. | |
| 5.21.T/P2 | Handling customer expectations and complaints. | |
| 5.21.T/P3 | Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities. | |
| 5.21.T/P4 | Personal hygiene. | |
| 5.21.T/P5 | Sexual harassment and any form of discrimination. | |
| 5.21.T/P6 | Time and stress management. | |
| 5.22.P1 | Vehicle driving. | |
| 5.22.P2 | Vehicle positioning. | |
| 5.22.P3 | Speed in different situations. | |
| 5.22.P4 | Hills and bends. | |
| 5.22.P5 | Driving through various situations. | |
| 5.22.P6 | Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately | |
| 5.22.P7 | Changing direction by turning. | |
| 5.22.P8 | Making appropriate manoeuvres. | |
| 5.22.P9 | Meeting incoming traffic. | |
| 5.22.P10 | Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions. | |
| 5.22.P11 | Defensive driving techniques —(a) Driver behaviour and attitude.(b) Driver conditions and environment.(c) Basic road courtesy . | |
| 5.22.P12 | Anti- carjack techniques —(a) Door and window management.(b) Safe parking.(c) Suspicious characters. | |
| 5.23.T/P I | Theory and practical examination—(a) Responsible officer: Driving test examiner.(b) Where: At the driving test centre.(c) Time Schedule: 2 Hours (T) 0.5 hours (P).(d) Demands: Score- Passed/not passed Overall pass mark > 80%.(e) Materials: Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | |
CHAPTER SIX— TRAINING OF MOTORCYCLE TAXI, COURIERS AND THREE WHEELER DRIVERS (CATEGORY A2 & A3)
This Chapter deals with driver training for motorcycle taxis and three-wheelers.| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 6.5. | Introduction to motorcycle taxis and three wheelers | (a) Importance or role of the motorcycle taxis and three wheelers as part of the national transportation system.(b) Characteristics of the motorcycle taxi and threewheeler in traffic or on the road.(c) Crash rate of the motorcycle taxi and three-wheeler.(d) Categories of motorcycles taxis and three-wheelers.(e) Requirements to obtain the motorcycle taxi rider's or three-wheeler's driving licence.(f) Motorcycle taxi and threewheeler regulations. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6.6. | Motorcycle and threewheeler parts and controls. | (a) Proper use of protective gear for the motorcyclists including proper fastening of the helmet.(b) Proper way to carry passengers and goods.(c) Controls.(d) Instruments and lights.(e) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(f) Transmission system.(g) Steering system.(h) Braking system.(i) Lights and reflectors.(j) Wheels, tires and shock absorbers.(k) The body of a motorcycle or three-wheeler.(l) Rider's gear.(m) Legal requirements. | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6.7. | Basic motorcycle riding and three-wheeler driving (manoeuvre yard). | (a) Preparations for riding and driving stability.(b) Controlling driving and riding movements of the motorcycle and threewheeler.(c) Forward driving and riding.(d) Turning while driving or riding.(e) Operating the steering wheel.(f) Performing turning manoeuvres as normally occurring in traffic.(g) Making proper judgements of the length and width of the motorcycle or threewheeler (sizing), the position of the wheels in relation to the roadside.(h) Hard braking (emergency braking).(i) U-turning and turning by forward and reverse movements.(j) Changing direction of driving on the road, safely depending on conditions.(k) Parking in the different kinds of parking spaces to be able to perform different kinds of parking.(l) Making the necessary safety preparations for riding | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 6.8. | Riding and driving on the road (Practical). | (a) Starting off, driving ahead, stopping.(b) Positioning in different environments.(c) Choice of speed in different situations depending on circumstances.(d) Hill riding or driving.(e) Driving or riding through bends.(f)Approaching and passing railway crossing.(g) Lane shift and choice of lanes.(h) Turning in order to ride in opposite direction.(i) Passing stationary vehicles and pedestrians.(j) Meeting oncoming traffic.(k) Riding or driving ahead of or behind other road users.(l) Overtaking.(m) Approaching different kinds of junctions with or without restricted view.(n) Driving or riding in dark and dim lighting.(o) Driving or riding side by side.(p) Approaching and leaving roundabouts.(q) Parking and stopping.(r) Driving or riding at night.(s) Critical factors in moving at night.(t) Visibility and conspicuity. | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| 6.9. | Customer care | (a) Apply excellent communication skills at the workplace.(b) Handle customer expectations and complaints competently.(c) Handle persons with special needs appropriately.(d) Practical personal hygiene.(e) Avoid incidences of sexual harassment and any form of discrimination.(f) Apply time and stress management skills. | |||
| 6.10. | Introduction to defensive driving and riding | (a) Main objective of defensive driving and riding.(b) Maintaining safe distance.(c) Competitive driving and riding.(d) Defensive driving and riding techniques.(e) Recognizing hazards.(f) Anticipating distance from pedestrians.(g) Manoeuvring out of clusters.(h) Defensive driving techniques.(i) Appropriate anti-carjacking techniques. | 6 | 4.5 | 10.5 |
| 6.11. | Examination of motorcycle taxi riders and three-wheeler drivers. | Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Total | 14 | 28.5 | 42.5 | ||
| 6.5.T/P1 | Importance or role of the motorcycle and three-wheeler as a part of the national transportation system. | |
| 6.5.T/P2 | Characteristics of the motorcycle and the three-wheeler in traffic or on the road. | |
| 6.5.T/P3 | Crash rate of motorcycles and three-wheelers. | |
| 6.5.T/P4 | Categories of motorcycles and three-wheelers. | |
| 6.5.T/P5 | Requirements to obtain a motorcycle taxi and three-wheeler driver's licence. | |
| 6.6 .T/P 1 | Proper use of protective gear for a motorcyclist or three-wheeler driver including proper fastening of helmets. | |
| 6.6.T/P2 | Proper way to carry passengers and goods. | |
| 6.6.T/P3 | Controls. | |
| 6.6.T/P4 | Instruments, controls and lights. | |
| 6.6.T/P5 | Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system. | |
| 6.6.T/P6 | Transmission system. | |
| 6.6.T/P7 | Steering system. | |
| 6.6.T/P8 | Brakes system. | |
| 6.6.T/P9 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 6.6.T/P10 | Wheels, lyres and shock absorbers. | |
| 6.6.T/P1 1 | The body of a motorcycle or a three-wheeler. | |
| 6.6.T/P12 | The gear or a motorcycle rider and a three-wheeler driver. | |
| 6.6.T/P13 | Legal requirements. | |
| 6.7.T/P1 | Preparations for driving or riding stability. | |
| 6.7.T/P2 | Controlling the movements of motorcycle or a three-wheeler by coordinating pedal activities, changing gears and steering wheel. | |
| 6.7.T/P3 | Forward driving or riding and turning. | |
| 6.7.T/P4 | Operating the steering wheel gently, get the motorcycle or three -wheeler in the right direction and keep the motorcycle or three-wheeler on a fairly correct course. | |
| 6.7.T/P5 | Performing turning manoeuvres in normally occurring in traffic or on the road. | |
| 6.7.T/P6 | Making proper judgments of the length and width of a motorcycle or three-wheeler (sizing), the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the motorcycle or three-wheeler in relation to the roadside | |
| 6.7.T/P7 | (a) Hard braking (emergency braking).(b) Achieving optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering control or stalling the engine. | |
| 6.7.T/P8 | Making a U-turn when moving forward and in reverse. | |
| 6.7.T/P9 | Changing direction when driving or riding on the road, safely depending on conditions. | |
| 6.7.T/P10 | Parking in different kinds of parking spaces and the ability to perform different parking manoeuvres. | |
| 6.7 .T/P11 | Making the necessary safety preparations for riding and get familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 6.8.T/P1 | Starting off, driving or riding ahead, stopping. | |
| 6.8.T/P2 | Position in different environments. | |
| 6.8.T/P3 | Speed choice in different situations. | |
| 6.8.T/P4 | Hill riding and driving. | |
| 6.8.T/P5 | Bends. | |
| 6.8.T/P6 | Railway crossings. | |
| 6.8.T/P7 | Lanes choice and change. | |
| 6.8.T/P8 | Direction change. | |
| 6.8.T/P9 | Stationary vehicles and pedestrian overtaking. | |
| 6.8.T/P10 | Oncoming traffic. | |
| 6.8.T/P11 | Multiple road users. | |
| 6 .8 .T/P12 | Overtaking. | |
| 6.8T/P13 | Junctions, with or without signals and with restricted view. | |
| 6.8.T/P14 | Junctions (straight through, left or right turn),with or without signals and with or without obligation to give right-of-way. | |
| 6.8.T/P15 | Dark and dim lighting. | |
| 6.8.T/P16 | Shoulder to shoulder driving or riding. | |
| 6.8.T/17 | Roundabouts. | |
| 6.8.T/P18 | Parking. | |
| 6.9.T1 | Communication skills. | |
| 6.9.T2 | Customer expectations and complaints. | |
| 6.9.T3 | Persons with special needs. | |
| 6.9.T4 | Personal hygiene and presentation. | |
| 6.9.T5 | Sexual harassment and offences. | |
| 6.9.T6 | Time and stress management. | |
| 6.10.T/P1 | Introduction to defensive driving. | |
| 6.10.T/P2 | Main objectives of defensive driving. | |
| 6.10.T/P3 | Safe distance. | |
| 6.10.T/P4 | Competitive driving. | |
| 6.10.T/P5 | Defensive driving techniques. | |
| 6 .10.T/P6 | Moving and stationary hazards. | |
| 6.10.T/P7 | Special road conditions—(a) Foggy weather.(b) Falling rocks.(c) Road under construction.(d) Slippery surface.(e) Meandering terrains.(f) Dusty roads. | |
| 6.10.T/P8 | Pedestrians range. | |
| 6.10.T/P9 | Manoeuvring out of traffic clusters. | |
| 6.10.T/P10 | Applying defensive driving techniques. | |
| 6.10 TIP11 | Practical appropriate anti-carjacking techniques. | |
| 6.11.T/PI | Theory and practical examination —(a) Responsible officer: Driving test examiner.(b) Where: At the driving test centre.(c) Time Schedule: 2 Hours (T) 0.5hours (P).(d) Demands: Score- Passed/not passed Overall pass mark > 80%.(e) Materials: Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | |
CHAPTER SEVEN— TRAINING OF TRUCK DRIVERS (CATEGORY C)
| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 7.8. | Introduction to trucks. | (a) Regulations governing operation of commercial vehicles.(b) Requirements to obtain the truck driving licence.(c) Importance or role of the truck as part of the national transportation system.(d) Crash rate of trucks. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7.9. | Truck construction and controls. | (a) Controls and instruments.(b) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(c) Instruments, controls and lights.(d) Transmission system.(e) Steering system.(f)Braking system.(g) Lights and reflectors.(h) Wheels, tires and shock absorbers.(i) The body of trucks.(j) Special equipment, tools and accessories.(k) Fire extinguisher.(l) Electrical system.(m) Pre-trip inspection check. | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 7.10. | Self-inspection. | (a) Systematically inspecting a truck before driving.(b) Post trip inspections.(c) Common truck anomalies during long distance trips | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7.11. | Observation. | (a) Maintaining a 360-degree view of the truck.(b) Frontal and peripheral vision.(c) Blind spots.(d) Scanning the environment.(e) Hazard perception and recognition.(f) Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 7.12. | Truck control. | (a) Making the necessary safety preparations.(b) Controlling movement of the truck.(c) Basic principles of steering.(d) Making the truck accelerate and stop smoothly.(e) Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination.(f) Changing gears while driving without losing control.(g) Procedure for shifting up and down through gears.(h) Double clutch and time shift process.(i) Instruments and controls in gear shifts.(j) Transmissions shifting procedures and patterns for conventional types.(k) Forward driving and turning.(l) Operating the steering wheel gently.(m) Performing turning manoeuvres in normally occurring traffic.(n) Parking at a kerb.(o) Making proper judgements of the truck length and width.(p) Hard braking (emergency braking).(q) Achieving optimum braking without locking the engine.(r) U-turning and turning by forward and reverse driving.(s) Change direction of driving on the road.(t) Backing up and reversing parking manoeuvres. | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 7.13. | Communication on the road. | (a) "Why communication?"(b) Applying MSM technique (mirror, signal, manoeuvres).(c) Hazard communication and signs.(d) Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7.14. | Speed management. | (a) Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities.(b) Maintain correct following distance (4 Second rule).(c) Calculating stopping distance.(d) Road surface condition and impact on vehicle stopping. (e) Braking systems and techniques-ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders.(f) Freewheeling risks.(g) Correct cornering technique.(h) Centre of gravity shifting loads.(i) Downhill driving.(j) Relationship of speed and visibility.(k) Speed influence on traffic flow. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 7.15. | Space management | (a) The concept of space envelope.(b) Techniques of space recovery.(c) Positioning to 'see and be seen'. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7.16. | Emergency manoeuvres. | (a) Optimizing stopping distance.(b) Safely performing evasive turns on the road.(c) How to get-off-the-road turns and return safely.(d) Handling brakes failure and blow outs.(e) Making quick stops and turns. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 7.17. | Skid control and recovery. | (a) Causes of skids.(b) Aquaplaning.(c) Trailer jack-knife, tractor jack-knife, front-wheel skid and allwheel skid recovery procedures. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 7.18. | Adverse driving conditions. | (a) Night driving.(b) Critical factors in night driving.(c) Visibility and conspicuity.(d) Extreme driving conditions—(i) Foggy weather.(ii) Windy conditions.(iii) Heavy rain.(iv) Hot weather. | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 7.19. | Preventive maintenance. | (a) Defining preventive maintenance.(b) Kinds of preventive maintenance.(c) Driver's obligations.(d) Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting truck malfunctions. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 7.20. | Conditions of carriage. | (a) Meaning and importance of carriage.(b) Conditions of carriage.(c) Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcel and freight. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 7.21. | Hazardous materials. | (a) Definition and characteristics of trucks that transport hazardous goods.(b) Hazmat endorsement framework.(c) Classification of hazardous materials.(d) Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading.(e) Requirements for hazmat transportation. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 7.22. | Emergency procedures. | (a) Basic responsibilities at a crash scene.(b) Safety precautions at a crash scene.(c) Responding to truck fires.(d) Spillage handling.(e) Incident reporting procedures.(f) Basic first aid. | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 7.23. | Work planning. | (a) Preparing journey or trip plans.(b) Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours.(c) Completing records of duty. | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 7.24. | Cargo handling. | (a) Cargo securement.(b) Axle weight distribution.(c) Safe loading and offloading.(d) Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act).(e) Cargo documentation.(f) Movement documentation.(g) Pickup and delivery procedures.(h) Security of cargo.(i) Detecting and reporting a suspicious activity at loading points or docks and in transit.(j) Dos and don'ts of personal security.(k) Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 7.25. | Customer care. | (a) Communication skills.(b) Handling customer expectations and complaints.(c) Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities.(d) Personal hygiene.(e) Sexual harassment and discrimination. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7.26. | Driving on the road. | (a) Truck driving.(b) Truck positioning.(c) Speed in different situations.(d) Hills and bends.(e) Driving through various situations.(f) Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately.(g) Changing direction by turning.(h) Making appropriate manoeuvres.(i) Joining oncoming traffic.(j) Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions.(k) Defensive driving techniques.(l) Observing others driver's behaviour and attitude.(m) Anti-carjacking techniques.(n) Door and window management. | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| 7.27. | Examination of truck drivers. | Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Total | 57.5 | 53 | 109.5 | ||
| 7.8.T1 | Regulations governing operation of commercial vehicles. | |
| 7.8.T2 | Requirements to obtain the truck driving licence. | |
| 7.8.T3 | Importance or role of the vehicle as a part of the national transportation. | |
| 7.8.T4 | Crash rate of trucks. | |
| 7.9.T/P1 | Controls and instruments. | |
| 7.9.T/P2 | Discuss the following components of trucks—(a) Ignition.(b) Engine.(c) Accelerator.(d) Exhaust. | |
| 7.9.T/P3 | Describe truck accessories—(a) Air—conditioning.(b) Secondary Restraint System (SRS).(c) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).(d) Engine brakes. | |
| 7.9.T/P4 | Discuss the following systems of trucks—(a) Transmission system.(b) Steering system.(c) Braking system.(d) Suspension system. | |
| 7.9.T/P5 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 7.9.T/P6 | Wheels and tyres | |
| 7.9.T/P7 | The body of a truck. | |
| 7.9.T/P8 | Special equipment—(a) Tool box.(b) First aid box.(c) Warning triangles.(d) Fire extinguisher. | |
| 7.10T/P1 | Systematically inspecting a truck before driving. | |
| 7.10.T/P2 | Post-trip inspections. | |
| 7.10.T/P3 | Common truck anomalies during long distance trips. | |
| 7.11.T/P1 | Maintaining a 360 degree view of the vehicle | |
| 7.11.T/P2 | Frontal and peripheral vision | |
| 7.11.T/P3 | Blind spots | |
| 7.11.T/P4 | Scanning the environment | |
| 7.12.T/P5 | Hazard perception and recognition | |
| 7.12.T/P6 | Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | |
| 7.12.T/P1 | Driving preparation. | |
| 7.12.T/P2 | Necessary safety preparations for driving and get familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 7.12.T/P3 | Truck movement control. | |
| 7.12.T/P4 | Truck movement-(a) Acceleration.(b) Smooth start and stop. | |
| 7.12.T/P5 | Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination, especially by combined clutch and accelerator, or clutch and brake operations (in all trucks). | |
| 7.12.T/P6 | Changing gears while driving without losing control of other operations like steering and attention to what is happening around. | |
| 7.12.T/P7 | Driving and turning. | |
| 7.12.T/P8 | Operating the steering wheel gently, getting the truck in the right direction and keep the truck on a fairly correct course. | |
| 7.12.T/P9 | Perform turning manoeuvres. | |
| 7.12.T/P10 | Parking at a kerb. | |
| 7.12.T/P11 | Proper judgments of the truck length and width, the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of the truck in relation to the road side. | |
| 7.12.T/P12 | Hard braking (emergency braking). | |
| 7.12T/P13 | Optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering control or stalling the engine. | |
| 7.12T/P14 | U-turning by forward and reverse driving. | |
| 7.12T/P15 | Driving directions change. | |
| 7.12.T/P16 | Different kinds of parking. | |
| 7.13.T/P1 | "Why communicate?" | |
| 7.13.T/P2 | MSM technique (mirror, signal, manoeuvres). | |
| 7.13.T/P3 | Hazard communication and signs. | |
| 7.13.T/P4 | Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | |
| 7.14T/P1 | Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities. | |
| 7.14.T/P2 | Maintaining correct following distance (4 Second Rule). | |
| 7.14.T/P3 | Calculating stopping distance. | |
| 7.14.T/P4 | Road surface conditions and their impact on truck stopping | |
| 7.14.T/P5 | Braking systems and techniques-ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders. | |
| 7.14.T/P6 | Freewheeling risks. | |
| 7.14.T/ P7 | Correct cornering techniques. | |
| 7.14.T/P8 | Centre of gravity. | |
| 7.14.T/P9 | Shifting loads. | |
| 7.14.T/P10 | Downhill driving. | |
| 7.15.T/P1 | The concept of space envelope. | |
| 7.15.T/P2 | Techniques of space recovery. | |
| 7.15.T/P3 | Positioning to be 'see and be seen'. | |
| 7.16.T/P1 | Optimising stopping distance. | |
| 7.16.T/P2 | Safely performing evasive turns on the road. | |
| 7.16.T/P3 | How to get off the road turns and return safely. | |
| 7.16.T/P4 | Handling brakes failure and blow outs. | |
| 7.16.T/P5 | Making quick stops and turns. | |
| 7.17.T/P1 | Causes of skids. | |
| 7.17.T/P2 | Aquaplaning. | |
| 7.17.T/P3 | Trailer jack-knife, tractor jack-knife, front-wheel skids and all-wheel. | |
| 7.17.T/P4 | Skid recovery procedures. | |
| 7.18T/P1 | Night driving—(a) Critical factors in night driving.(b) Visibility and conspicuity. | |
| 7.18.T/P2 | Extreme driving conditions—(a) Foggy weather.(b) Windy conditions.(c) Heavy rain.(d) Hot weather. | |
| 7.19.T/P1 | Defining preventive maintenance. | |
| 7.19.T/P2 | Kinds of preventive maintenance. | |
| 7.19.T/P3 | Driver's obligations. | |
| 7.19.T/P4 | Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting truck malfunctions. | |
| 7.20.T/P1 | Meaning of conditions of carriage. | |
| 7.20.T/P2 | Importance of conditions of carriage. | |
| 7.20.T/P3 | Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | |
| 7.21.T/P1 | Characteristics of hazardous goods. | |
| 7.21.T/P2 | Hazmat endorsement framework. | |
| 7.21.T/P3 | Classification of hazardous materials. | |
| 7.21.T/P4 | Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading. | |
| 7.21.T/P5 | Requirements for hazmat transportation. | |
| 7.22.T/P1 | Basic responsibilities at a crash scene. | |
| 7.22.T/P2 | Safety precautions on crash scene. | |
| 7.22.T/P3 | Responding to truck fires. | |
| 7.22.T/P4 | Spillage handling. | |
| 7.22.T/P5 | Incident reporting procedures. | |
| 7.22.T/P6 | Basic first aid. | |
| 7.23.T/P1 | Preparing journey or trip plans. | |
| 7.23.T/P2 | Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours. | |
| 7.23.T/P2 | Completing records of duty. | |
| 7.24.T/P1 | Cargo securement. | |
| 7.24.T/P2 | Axle weight distribution. | |
| 7.24.T/P3 | Safe loading and offloading. | |
| 7.24.T/P4 | Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act). | |
| 7.24.T/P5 | Cargo documentation—(a) Terms and definitions.(b) Cargo movement documentation.(c) Pickup and delivery procedures. | |
| 7.24.T/P6 | Security of cargo—(a) Detecting and reporting suspicious activity at loading points or docks and in transit.(b) The dos and don'ts of personal security. | |
| 7.24.T/P7 | Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | |
| 7.25.T/P1 | Communication skills. | |
| 7.25.T/P2 | Handling customer expectations and complaints. | |
| 7.25.T/P3 | Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities. | |
| 7.25.T/P4 | Personal hygiene. | |
| 7.25.T/P5 | Sexual harassment and offences and discrimination. | |
| 7.25.T/P6 | Time and stress management. | |
| 7.26.P1 | Truck driving. | |
| 7.26.P2 | Truck positioning. | |
| 7.26.P3 | Speed in different situations. | |
| 7.26.P4 | Hills and bends. | |
| 7.26.P5 | Driving through various situations. | |
| 7.26.P6 | Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately. | |
| 7.26.P7 | Changing direction by turning. | |
| 7.26.P8 | Making appropriate manoeuvres. | |
| 7.26.P9 | Meeting oncoming traffic. | |
| 7.26.P10 | Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions. | |
| 7.26.P11 | Defensive driving techniques—(a) Driver behaviour and attitude.(b) Driver conditions and environment.(c) Basic road courtesy. | |
| 7.27 .T/P1 | Theory and practical examination—(a) Responsible officer: Driving test examiner.(b) Where: At the driving test centre.(c) Time Schedule: 2 Hours (T) 0.5hours (P).(d) Demands: Score- Passed/not passed Overall pass mark > 80%.(e) Materials: Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | |
CHAPTER EIGHT— TRAINING OF SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS (CATEGORY E)
A Special Professional Driving Licence (Class E) shall be issued under the following categories—| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 8.5. | Introduction to commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | (a) Regulations governing operation of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles.(b) Requirements to obtain the commercial vehicles and public service vehicles driving licence.(c) Crash rate of trucks.(d) Kerb parking. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8.6. | Commercial vehicles and public service vehicles construction and controls. | (a) Controls and instruments.(b) Engine, ignition, accelerator and exhaust system.(c) Instruments, controls and lights.(d) Transmission system.(e) Steering system.(f) Braking system.(g) Lights and reflectors.(h) Wheels, tires and shock absorbers.(i) The body of trucks.(j) Special equipment, tools and accessories.(k) Fire extinguisher.(l) Electrical system.(m) Pre-trip inspection check. | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 8.7 | Self-inspection of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | (a) Systematically inspecting a commercial vehicles and public service vehicles before driving.(b) Post trip inspections.(c) Common commercial vehicles and public service vehicles anomalies during long distance trips. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8.8 | Observation. | (a) Maintaining a 360-degree view of the commercial vehicles and public service vehicles.(b) Frontal and peripheral vision.(c) Blind spots.(d) Scanning the environment.(e) Hazard perception and recognition.(f) Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 8.9. | Commercial vehicles and public service vehicles control | (a) Making the necessary safety preparations.(b) Controlling movement of the commercial vehicles and public service vehicles.(c) Basic principles of steering.(d) Making the truck accelerate and stop smoothly.(e) Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination.(f) Changing gears while driving without losing control.(g) Procedure for shifting up and down through gears.(h) Double clutch and time shift process.(i) Instruments and controls in gear shifts.(j) Transmissions shifting procedures and patterns for conventional types.(k) Forward driving and turning.(1) Operating the steering wheel gently.(m) Performing turning manoeuvres in normally occurring traffic.(n) Parking at a kerb.(o) Making proper judgements of the truck length and width.(p) Hard braking (emergency braking).(q) Achieving optimum braking without locking the engine.(r) U-turning and turning by forward and reverse driving.(s) Change direction of driving on the road.(t) Backing up and reversing parking manoeuvres. | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 8.10. | Communication on the road. | (a) "Why communication?"(b) Applying MSM technique (mirror, signal, manoeuvres).(c) Hazard communication and signs.(d) Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8.11. | Speed management. | (a) Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities.(b) Maintain correct following distance (4 Second rule).(c) Calculating stopping distance.(d) Road surface condition and impact on vehicle stopping.(e) Braking systems and techniques-ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders.(f) Freewheeling risks.(g) Correct cornering technique.(h) Centre of gravity shifting loads.(i) Downhill driving.(j) Relationship of speed and visibility.(k) Speed influence on traffic flow. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 8.12. | Space management. | (a) The concept of space envelope.(b) Techniques of space recovery.(c) Positioning to 'see and be seen'. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 8.13. | Emergency manoeuvres. | (a) Optimizing stopping distance.(b) Safely performing evasive turns on the road.(c) How to get-off-the-road turns and return safely.(d) Handling brakes failure and blow outs.(e) Making quick stops and turns. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8.14. | Skid control and recovery. | (a) Causes of skids.(b) Aquaplaning.(c) Trailer jack-knife, tractor jack-knife, front-wheel skid and all-wheel skid recovery procedures. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8.15. | Adverse driving conditions. | (a) Night driving.(b) Critical factors in night driving.(c) Visibility and conspicuity.(d) Extreme driving conditions—(i) Foggy weather.(ii) Windy conditions.(iii) Heavy rain.(iv) Hot weather. | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 8.16. | Preventive maintenance. | (a) Defining preventive maintenance.(b) Kinds of preventive maintenance.(c) Driver's obligations.(d) Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting commercial vehicles and public service vehicles malfunctions. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 8.17. | Conditions of carriage. | (a) Meaning and importance of carriage.(b) Conditions of carriage.(c) Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcel and freight. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 8.18. | Hazardous materials. | (a) Definition and characteristics of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles that transport hazardous goods.(b) Hazmat endorsement framework.(c) Classification of hazardous materials.(d) Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading.(e) Requirements for hazmat transportation. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 8.19. | Emergency procedures. | (a) Basic responsibilities at a crash scene.(b) Safety precautions at a crash scene.(c) Responding to commercial vehicles and public service vehicles fires.(d) Spillage handling.(e) Incident reporting procedures.(f) Basic first aid. | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 8.20. | Work planning. | (a) Preparing journey or trip plans.(b) Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours.(c) Completing records of duty. | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 8.21. | Cargo handling. | (a) Cargo securement.(b) Axle weight distribution.(c) Safe loading and offloading.(d) Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act).(e) Cargo documentation.(f) Movement documentation.(g) Pickup and delivery procedures.(h) Security of cargo.(i) Detecting and reporting a suspicious activity at loading points or docks and in transit.(j) Dos and don'ts of personal security.(k) Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 8.22. | Customer care. | (a) Communication skills.(b) Handling customer expectations and complaints.(c) Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities.(d) Personal hygiene.(e) Sexual harassment and discrimination. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8.23 | Driving on the road. | (a) Commercial vehicles and public service vehicles driving.(b) Commercial vehicles and public service vehicles positioning.(c) Speed in different situations.(d) Hills and bends.(e) Driving through various situations.(f) Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately.(g) Changing direction by turning.(h) Making appropriate manoeuvres.(i) Joining oncoming traffic.(j) Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions.(k) Defensive driving techniques.(l) Observing others driver's behaviour and attitude.(m) Anti-carjacking techniques.(n) Door and window management. | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| 8.24. | Examination . | Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Total | 57.5 | 53 | 109.5 | ||
| 8 .5 .T1 | Regulations governing operation of commercial vehicles. | |
| 8.5.T2 | Requirements to obtain the commercial vehicles and public service vehicles driving licence. | |
| 8.5.T3 | Importance or role of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles as a part of the national transportation system. | |
| 8.5.T4 | Crash rate of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.5.T5 | Roadside parking. | |
| 8.6.T/P1 | Controls and instruments. | |
| 8.6.T/P2 | Discuss the following components of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles—(a) Ignition.(b) Engine.(c) Accelerator.(d) Exhaust. | |
| 8.6.T/P3 | Describe the accessories of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles—(a) Air—conditioning.(b) Secondary Restraint System (SRS).(c) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). | |
| 8.6.T/P4 | Discuss the following systems of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles—(a) Transmission system.(b) Steering system.(c) Braking system.(d) Suspension system. | |
| 8.6.T/P5 | Lights and reflectors. | |
| 8.6.T/P6 | Wheels and tyres. | |
| 8.6.T/P7 | The bodies of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.6.T/P8 | Special equipment —(a) Tool box.(b) First aid box.(c) Warning triangles.(d) Fire extinguisher. | |
| 8.7 /P1 | Systematically inspecting commercial vehicles and public service vehicles before driving. | |
| 8.7.T/P2 | Post-trip inspections. | |
| 8.7.T/P3 | Common anomalies of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles during long distance trips. | |
| 8.8.T/P1 | Maintaining a 360-degree view of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.8.T/P2 | Frontal and peripheral vision. | |
| 8.8.T/P3 | Blind spots. | |
| 8.8.T/P4 | Scanning the environment. | |
| 8.8.T/P5 | Hazard perception and recognition. | |
| 8.8.T/P6 | Kinds and use of driving mirrors. | |
| 8.9.T/P1 | Driving preparation. | |
| 8.9.T/P2 | Necessary safety preparations for driving and get familiar with the names and positions of controls and instruments. | |
| 8.9.T/P3 | Controlling the movement of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.9.T/P4 | Movement of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles—(a) Acceleration.(b) Smooth start and stop. | |
| 8.9.T/P5 | Operating the pedals with increased precision and coordination, especially by combined clutch and accelerator, or clutch and brake operations (in all commercial vehicles and public service vehicles). | |
| 8.9.T/P6 | Changing gears while driving without losing control of other operations like steering and attention to what is happening around. | |
| 8.9.T/P7 | Driving and turning. | |
| 8.9.T/P8 | Operating the steering wheel gently, getting commercial vehicles and public service vehicles in the right direction and keeping commercial vehicles and public service vehicles on a fairly correct course. | |
| 8.9.T/P9 | Perform turning manoeuvres. | |
| 8.9.T/P10 | Parking at a kerb. | |
| 8.9.T/P11 | Proper judgments of the length and width, the position of the wheels and the longitudinal direction of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles in relation to the road side. | |
| 8.9.T/P12 | Hard braking (emergency braking). | |
| 8.9.T/P13 | Optimum braking without locking the wheels, losing steering control or stalling the engine. | |
| 8.9.T/P14 | U-turning by forward and reverse driving. | |
| 8.9.T/P15 | Driving directions change. | |
| 8.9.T/P16 | Different kinds of parking. | |
| 8 .10 .T/P1 | "Why communicate?" | |
| 8.10.T/P2 | MSM technique (mirror, signal, manoeuvres). | |
| 8.10.T/P3 | Hazard communication and signs. | |
| 8.10.T/P4 | Decoding subtle signs and cues from other drivers. | |
| 8.11.T/P1 | Impact of speed on road crashes and fatalities. | |
| 8.11.T/P2 | Maintaining correct following distance (4 Second Rule). | |
| 8.11.T/P3 | Calculating stopping distance. | |
| 8.11.T/P4 | Road surface conditions and their impact on truck stopping. | |
| 8.11.T/P5 | Braking systems and techniques-ABS, gears, engine brakes and retarders. | |
| 8.11.T/P6 | Freewheeling risks. | |
| 8.11.T/ P7 | Correct cornering techniques. | |
| 8.11.T/P8 | Centre of gravity. | |
| 8.11.T/P9 | Shifting loads. | |
| 8.11.T/P10 | Downhill driving. | |
| 8.12.T/P1 | The concept of space envelope. | |
| 8.12.T/P2 | Techniques of space recovery. | |
| 8.12.T/P3 | Positioning to be 'see and be seen'. | |
| 8.13.T/P1 | Optimising stopping distance. | |
| 8.13.T/P2 | Safely performing evasive turns on the road. | |
| 8.13.T/P3 | How to get off the road turns and return safely. | |
| 8.13.T/P4 | Handling brakes failure and blow outs. | |
| 8.13.T/P5 | Making quick stops and turns. | |
| 8.14.T/P1 | Causes of skids. | |
| 8.14.T/P2 | Aquaplaning. | |
| 8.14.T/P3 | Trailer jack-knife, tractor jack-knife, front-wheel skids and all-wheel skids. | |
| 8.14.T/P4 | Skid recovery procedures. | |
| 8.15 .T/P1 | Night driving—(a) Critical factors in night driving.(b) Visibility and conspicuity. | |
| 8.15 .T/P2 | Extreme driving conditions—(a) Foggy weather.(b) Windy conditions.(c) Heavy rain(d) Hot weather. | |
| 8.16.T/P1 | Defining preventive maintenance. | |
| 8.16.T/P2 | Kinds of preventive maintenance | |
| 8.16.T/P3 | Driver's obligations. | |
| 8.16.T/P4 | Troubleshooting, diagnostics and reporting malfunctions of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles | |
| 8.17.T/P1 | Meaning of conditions of carriage | |
| 8.17.T/P2 | Importance of conditions of carriage. | |
| 8.17.T/P3 | Laws and conditions governing carriage of unaccompanied articles, parcels and freight. | |
| 8.18.T/P1 | Characteristics of hazardous goods | |
| 8.18.T/P2 | Hazmat endorsement framework. | |
| 8.18.T/P3 | Classification of hazardous materials | |
| 8.18.T/P4 | Safe handling procedure in loading and offloading. | |
| 8.18.T/P5 | Requirements for hazmat transportation. | |
| 8.19.T/P1 | Basic responsibilities at a crash scene. | |
| 8.19.T/P2 | Safety precautions on crash scene. | |
| 8.19.T/P3 | Responding to fires on commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.19.T/P4 | Spillage handling. | |
| 8.19.T/P5 | Incident reporting procedures. | |
| 8.19.T/P6 | Basic first aid. | |
| 8.20.T/P1 | Preparing journey or trip plans. | |
| 8.20.T/P2 | Legal limits on duty hours or driving hours. | |
| 8.20.T/P2 | Completing records of duty. | |
| 8.21.T/P1 | Cargo securement. | |
| 8.21.T/P2 | Axle weight distribution. | |
| 8.21.T/P3 | Safe loading and offloading. | |
| 8.21.T/P4 | Legal aspects of loading (the East African Community Vehicle Axle Load Control Act 2013, Traffic Act). | |
| 8.21.T/P5 | Cargo documentation—(a) Terms and definitions.(b) Cargo movement documentation.(c) Pickup and delivery procedures. | |
| 8.21.T/P6 | Security of cargo—(a) Detecting and reporting suspicious activity at loading points or docks and in transit.(b) The dos and don'ts of personal security. | |
| 8.21.T/P7 | Conditions of carriage for unaccompanied parcels and freight. | |
| 8.22.T/P1 | Communication skills | |
| 8.22.T/P2 | Handling customer expectations and complaints. | |
| 8.22.T/P3 | Handling persons with special needs and persons with disabilities. | |
| 8.22.T/P4 | Personal hygiene. | |
| 8.22.T/P5 | Sexual harassment and offences and discrimination. | |
| 8.22.T/P6 | Time and stress management. | |
| 8.23.P1 | Driving of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.23.P2 | Positioning of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles. | |
| 8.23.P3 | Speed in different situations. | |
| 8.23.P4 | Hills and bends. | |
| 8.23.P5 | Driving through various situations. | |
| 8.23.P6 | Choosing and shifting lanes appropriately. | |
| 8.23.P7 | Changing direction by turning. | |
| 8.23.P8 | Making appropriate manoeuvres. | |
| 8.23.P9 | Meeting oncoming traffic. | |
| 8.23.P10 | Driving in dark, dim and foggy conditions. | |
| 8.23.P11 | Defensive driving techniques—(a) Driver behaviour and attitude.(b) Driver conditions and environment.(c) Basic road courtesy. | |
| 8.23.P12 | Anti-carjacking techniques—(a) Door and window management.(b) Safe parking.(c) Suspicious characters. | |
| 8.24.T/P1 | Practical driving—(a) Responsible officer: Driver mentor.(b) Where: At the test centre.(c) Time Schedule—(i) Minimum of three months (four hundred and eighty hours) for public service vehicles.(ii) Minimum of five thousand kilometres for heavy goods vehicles within three months (four hundred and eighty hours).(d) Demands: Score- Passed/not passed(e) Overall pass mark—(i) Above 80%.(ii) Zero serious road crashes.(iii) Zero convictions for traffic offences.(f) Examination: The driver mentor shall complete assessment forms for each trip/day and fill for review by an examiner. If the learner fails, he/she should have one more attempt within six months.(g) Training Method: The learner shall conduct both theory and practical tests at the test centre.(h) Materials: Driving tests sheets. | |
| Conditions for driver mentors and supervised professional driving practical—(a) Must have five years' professional experience.(b) The learner must obtain personal insurance cover for the training period.(c) The learner driver must possess a valid provisional special professional driving licence. | ||
CHAPTER NINE— TRAINING OF INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINE DRIVERS (CATEGORY G)
This course shall be offered by an accredited training institution.| Code | Unit | Content | Time (Hours | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 9.6 | Introduction to an industrial, construction and agricultural machine. | (a) Regulations governing operation of industrial, construction and agricultural machines.(b) Requirements to obtain the industrial, construction and agricultural machine driving licence.(c) The importance or role of the industrial, construction and agricultural machine as a part of the national transportation system(d) The crash rate of the industrial, construction and agricultural machine.(e) Crash rate of the industrial, construction and agricultural machines. | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 9.7 | Basic control of industrial, construction and agricultural machines. | (a) Prepare for an operation—(i) Carrying out a daily or pre-shift inspection in accordance with the instructions given in the manufacturer's handbook.(ii) Completing any necessary adjustments to the machine systems or constituent parts in accordance with the advice given in the manufacturer's handbook.(b) Driving and operating the industrial, construction and agricultural machines on site—(i) Operating the machine over varying terrain with due regard to correct gear selection, proper use of controls, correct positioning for approach, travel through, over or around obstacles.(ii) Observe and adhere to all site driving circuits.(c) Operating the machine using all controls and safely for a range of tasks.(d) Operating ancillary equipment—(i) Attaching or detaching any ancillary equipment safely in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook.(ii) Using any auxiliary equipment safely for a range of tasks.(e) Performing lifting operations by demonstrating an ability to carry out lifting operations with regard to accepted safe operating procedures, the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals.(f) Maintaining and shutting down equipment safely.(g) Carrying out the operator's daily service recommended in the manufacturer's handbook. | 80 | 48 | 48 |
| 9.8 | Legal aspects governing operations of the industrial,construction and agricultural machines. | (a) Traffic Act.(b) National Transport and Safety Authority Act.(c) Any other laws governing the operations the industrial, construction and agricultural machines. | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 9.9 | Examination of the industrial, construction and agricultural machine drivers. | (a) Practical operation of the industrial, construction and agricultural machine. (b) Theory and practical examination. | 2 | 160.5 | 162.5 |
| Total | 144 | 208.5 | 322.5 | ||
| 9.6.T1 | Regulations governing operation of industrial, construction and agricultural machines. | |
| 9.6.T2 | Requirements to obtain the industrial, construction and agricultural machines driving licence. | |
| 9.6.1T3 | The importance or role of industrial, construction and agricultural machines as part of the national transportation system. | |
| 9.6.T4 | The crash rate of industrial, construction and agricultural machines. | |
| 9.7.T/P1 | Preparation for an operation—(a) by carrying out a daily or pre-shift inspection in accordance with the instructions given in the manufacturer's handbook; and(b) by completing any necessary adjustments to the machine systems or constituent parts in accordance with the advice given in the manufacturer's handbook. | |
| 9.7.T/P2 | Driving or operating an industrial, construction or agricultural machine on site—(a) by operating the industrial, construction or agricultural machine over varying terrain with due regard to correct gear selection, proper use of controls, correct positioning for approach, travel through, over or around obstacles; and(b) by observing and adhering to all site driving circuits. | |
| 9.7.T/P3 | Operating the equipment using all controls and safely for a range of tasks | |
| 9.7.T/P4 | Operating ancillary equipment—(a) by attaching/detaching any ancillary equipment safely in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook; and(b) by using any auxiliary equipment safely for a range of tasks. | |
| 9.7 .T/P5 | Performing lifting operations by demonstrating an ability to carry out lifting operations with regard to accepted safe operating procedures, the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals. | |
| 9.7.T/P6 | Maintaining and shutting down equipment safely and carry out the operator's daily service recommended in the manufacturer's handbook. | |
| 9.8.T/PO | Practical plant operation under supervision—(a) Responsible officer: Supervisor(b) Where: Actual work setting (factory, construction site or farm)(c) Time Schedule: 160 Hours (1 month)(d) Demands—(i) Score: Passed/not passed(ii) Overall pass mark: 70%(iii) Zero serious road crashes(iv) Zero convictions for traffic offences(e) Examination: The supervisor shall complete assessment forms for each day and file for review by an examiner.(f) Event of subsequent failure the trainee shall be de registered from the programme.(g) Training Method: The trainee shall conduct both theory and practical tests at the test centre(h) Materials: Driving test sheets.(i) If the trainee fails, he may attempt after two months' time. | |
| 9.9.T/P1 | (a) Responsible: Driving test examiner.(b) Where: At the driving test centre.(c) Time Schedule: 2 Hours (T) 0.5 Hours (P).(d) Demands Score: Passed/ not passed.(e) Overall pass mark > 70%.(f) Materials: Theory tests and driving tests sheets. | |
PART 2— TRAINING AND TESTING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
CHAPTER ONE— INTRODUCTION
| Minimum Requirements | Category A | Category B | Category D | Category C | Exemptions | |||
| Cat D1 | Cat D2 | Cat D3 | ||||||
| 1 | Must possess a driving licence for the class they intend to instruct | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 2 | Driving experience (years) in any class | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not applicable for holders of Special Professional Driving Licences |
| 3 | Has not been convicted of a fatal road crash over the last 24 months | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 4 | Minimum 0 level education with grade C or equivalent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 5 | Police clearance certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 6 | He should pass a driving test that includes a manoeuvre test, driving in both built up areas and on country roads, minimum 60 minutes. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 7 | Prescribed medical test | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None |
| 8 | Minimum age (Years) | 23 | 32 | 7 | 30 | 35 | Special Professional Driving Licence holders irrespective of class | |
| 9 | Diploma | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | None. |
CHAPTER TWO — TRAINING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRUCKS
DRIVING INSTRUCTORS (CATEGORY C)
| Code | Units | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 2.5 | Introduction. | (a) Administrative procedures of a driving school.(b) driving school regulations. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.6 | Driving instructor testing. | Administering written, oral and practical examinations. | |||
| 2.7 | Pedagogical education. | (a) The psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques.(b) Teaching methods.(c) Communication skills.(d) Goals and objective writing.(e) Modern teaching aids.(f)Learner testing.(g) Commentary driving.(h) The teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education.(i) Teaching materials development. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2.8 | Kenya learner driver handbook | (a) Lectures, assignments.(b) Teaching material drawn from the handbook.(c) Quality documents from the handbook as teaching material for learner drivers.(d) Teaching on how to instruct other drivers. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2.9 | Traffic safety education and statistics. | (a) Traffic safety in Kenya.(b) Traffic statistics.(c) Kenya road safety work.(d) Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries.(e) Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society.(f) Salient factors that influence traffic safety.(g) Acceptable alcohol limits.(h) Importance of safe vehicles.(i) Road quality influence the traffic safety.(j) Speed influence on traffic safety.(k) Human factor influence on traffic safety.(1) Alcohol and drugs influence on traffic safety. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2.10 | Driving licence categories and the driving test. | (a) Driving licensing system categories.(b) Examination process.(c) Examination procedure.(d) Driving school theory and practical test.(e) Online test registration and booking procedure. | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2.11 | Legal aspects of driving. | (a) The Traffic Act.(b) The National Transport and Safety Authority Act.(c) The Insurance (Third Party) Act.(d) Other relevant laws.(e) Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2.12 | Time planning. | a) Scheme of work.(b) Lesson plan.(c) Producing quality documents as teaching material. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2.13 | Quality assurance. | (a) Quality of driving instructions.(b) Course content.(c) Different teaching methods.(d) Standard methods of curriculum delivery.(e) Assessment of each class or student, for the purpose of continuous improvement.(f) Scheme of work. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2.14 | Human behaviour in traffic-traffic psychology education. | (a) Underlying causes and the psychology of offensive driving.(b) Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving.(c) Different offensive driving behaviours. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2.15 | Environment education. | a) How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment.(b) Important laws and provisions that regulates the environmental work in Kenya.(c) Methods of reducing environmental pollution.(d) Impact of driver behaviour on the environment.(e) Eco-driving technique.(f) Product transportation knowledge. | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 25 | 126 | ||
| 2.5 .T/P1 | Administrative procedures of driving school. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Presentations.(b) Lectures.(b) Demonstration. | ||
| 2.6 .T/P 1 | Course procedures. | |
| 2.6.T/P2 | Examination procedures. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Presentations.(b) Lectures.(c) Demonstration. | ||
| 2.7.T/P1 | Psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques. | |
| 2.7.T/P2 | Teaching methods. | |
| 2.7.T/P3 | Communication skills. | |
| 2.7.T/P4 | Goal and objective writing. | |
| 2.7.T/P5 | Modern teaching aids. | |
| 2.7.T/P6 | Creativity amongst learners. | |
| 2.7.T/P7 | Learner testing. | |
| 2.7.T/P8 | Lesson planning. | |
| 2.7.T/P9 | Working in groups or individually. | |
| 2 .7 .T/P10 | Commentary driving. | |
| 2.7 .T/P11 | Teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education. | |
| 2.7.T/P12 | Teaching material development. | |
| 2.7.T/P13 | Use of the internet. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures, group work, individual work, discussions and analysis.(b) Demonstration using different modern technical equipment.(c) Commentary driving. | ||
| 2 .8.T/P1 | Educating learners to become competent drivers | |
| 2.8.T/P2 | Dangers, complexity and responsibility of driving a heavy goods vehicle. | |
| 2.8.T/P3 | Impact of behaviour and decisions on other road users. | |
| 2.8.T/P4 | Human factors in defensive driving. | |
| 2.8.T/P5 | Kenya Learner Drivers' Handbook | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Practical exercises.(b) Practical work on how to use the curriculum for learners.(c) Lectures.(d) Group discussions. | ||
| 2.9.T/P1 | Traffic safety in Kenya. | |
| 2.9.T/P2 | Traffic statistics. | |
| 2.9.T/P3 | Kenya road safety work. | |
| 2.9.T/P4 | Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries. | |
| 2.9.T/P5 | Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society. | |
| 2.9.T/P6 | Salient factors that influence traffic safety. | |
| 2.9.T/P7 | Acceptable alcohol limits. | |
| 2.9.T/P8 | Importance of safe vehicles. | |
| 2.9.T/P9 | Road quality influence on traffic safety. | |
| 2.9.T/P10 | Speed influence on traffic safety. | |
| 2.9.T/P1 1 | Human factor influence on traffic safety. | |
| 2.9.T/P12 | Alcohol and drug abuse influence on traffic safety. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Drive around in traffic to study the traffic system-assignments. | ||
| 2.10 .T/P1 | Driving licensing system. | |
| 2.10.T/P2 | Licence categories. | |
| 2.10.T/P3 | Examination process. | |
| 2.10.T/P4 | Examination procedure. | |
| 2.10.T/P5 | Driving school theory and practical test. | |
| 2.10.T/P6 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 2.10.P/P1 | Examination process at the examination centre. | |
| 2.10.P/P2 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 2 .11.T/P1 | The Traffic Act, the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, the Insurance (Third Party) and other relevant regulations. | |
| 2.11.T/P2 | Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Discussions.(c) Exercises.(d) Presentation and explanation of the Traffic Act. | ||
| 2.12.T/P1 | Scheme of work | |
| 2 .12 .T/P2 | Lesson plan. | |
| 2.12 .T/P3 | Quality documents as teaching material for different lessons. | |
| 2.12 .T/P4 | Testing and marking schemes. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 2.12.P/P1 | Prepare and present a scheme of work and a lesson plan | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 2.13.T/P1 | Quality of driving instructions. | |
| 2.13.T/P2 | Quality education materials. | |
| 2.13.T/P3 | Course content. | |
| 2.13.T/P4 | Different teaching methods. | |
| 2.13.T/P5 | Standard methods of curriculum delivery. | |
| 2.13.T/P6 | Assessment of each class and student for the purpose of continuous improvements. | |
| 2.13.P/P1 | Mock presentation (micro teaching). | |
| 2.13.P/P2 | Human behaviour in traffic psychology education. | |
| 2.14.T/P1 | Underlying causes and psychology of offensive driving. | |
| 2.14.T/P2 | Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving. | |
| 2.I4.T/P3 | Different offensive driving behaviour—(a) Speeding.(b) Not observing traffic signs.(c) Disobeying traffic lights.(d) Careless overtaking.Suggested training methods—Lectures. | |
| 2 .14 .P/P1 | Mock presentation (micro-teaching). | |
| Suggested training methods—Lectures. | ||
| 2.15.T/P1 | How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment. | |
| 2.15.T/P2 | Important laws and provisions that regulate work impacting on the environment in Kenya. | |
| 2.15.T/P3 | Methods of reducing environmental pollution. | |
| 2.15.T/P4 | Impact of driver behaviour on the environment. | |
| 2.15.T/P5 | Eco driving technique. | |
| 2.15.T/P6 | Product transportation knowledge. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Group work.(c) Individual work.(d) Discuss and analyses traffic environmental issues - practical ecodriving. | ||
CHAPTER THREE— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES (CATEGORY D)
| Code | Units | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 3.5 | Introduction. | (a) Administrative procedures of a driving school.(b) Driving school regulations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3.6 | Driving instructor testing. | Administering written, oral and practical examinations. | |||
| 3.7 | Pedagogical education. | (a) The psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques.(b) Teaching methods.(c) Communication skills.(d) Goals and objective writing.(e) Modern teaching aids.(f) Learner testing.(g) Commentary driving.(h) The teaching model ''explain, act and comment" for practical education.(i) Teaching materials development. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 3.8 | Kenya learner driver handbook. | (a) Lectures, assignments.(b) Teaching material drawn from the handbook.(c) Quality documents from the handbook as teaching material for learner drivers.(d) Teaching on how to instruct other drivers. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 3.9 | Traffic safety education and statistics. | (a) Traffic safety in Kenya.(b) Traffic statistics.(c) Kenya road safety work.(d) Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries.(e) Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society.(f) Salient factors that influence traffic safety.(g) Acceptable alcohol limits.(h) Importance of safe vehicles.(i) Road quality influence the traffic safety.(j) Speed influence on traffic safety.(k) Human factor influence on traffic safety.(l) Alcohol and drugs influence on traffic safety. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 3.10 | Driving licence categories and the driving test. | (a) Driving licensing system categories.(b) Examination process.(c) Examination procedure.(d) Driving school theory and practical test.(e) Online test registration and booking procedure. | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 3.11 | Legal aspects of driving | a) The Traffic Act.(b) The National Transport and Safety Authority Act.(c) The Insurance (Third Party) Act.(d) Other relevant laws.(e) Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 3.12 | Time planning. | a) Scheme of work.(b) Lesson plan.(c) Producing quality documents as teaching material. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3.13 | Quality assurance. | (a) Quality of driving instructions.(b) Course content.(c) Different teaching methods.(d) Standard methods of curriculum delivery.(e) Assessment of each class or student, for the purpose of continuous improvement.(f) Scheme of work. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 3.14 | Human behaviour in traffic-traffic psychology education | (a) Underlying causes and the psychology of offensive driving.(b) Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving.(c) Different offensive driving behaviours | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 3.15 | Environment education. | (a) How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment.(b) Important laws and provisions that regulates the environmental work in Kenya.(c) Methods of reducing environmental pollution.(d) Impact of driver behaviour on the environment.(e) Eco-driving technique.(f) Product transportation knowledge. | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 126 | |||
| 3 .5 .T/P1 | Administrative procedures of driving school. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Presentations.(b) Demonstration. | ||
| 3.6.T/P1 | Course procedures. | |
| 3.6.T/P2 | Examination procedures. | |
| 3.7.T/P1 | Psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques. | |
| 3.7.T/P2 | Teaching methods. | |
| 3.7.T/P3 | Communication skills. | |
| 3.7.T/P4 | Goal and objective writing. | |
| 3.7.T/P5 | Modern teaching aids. | |
| 3.7.T/P6 | Creativity amongst learners. | |
| 3.7.T/P7 | Learner testing. | |
| 3.7.T/P8 | Lesson planning. | |
| 3.7.T/P9 | Working in groups or individually. | |
| 3.7 .T/P10 | Commentary driving. | |
| 3 .7 .T/P11 | Teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education. | |
| 3.7.T/P12 | Teaching material development. | |
| 3.7.T/P13 | Use of the internet. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures, group work, individual work, discussions and analysis.(b) Demonstration using different modern technical equipment.(c) Commentary driving. | ||
| 3.8.T/P1 | Kenya Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 3.8.T/P2 | Teaching material draw n from the Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 3.8.T/P3 | Quality documents from the hand book as teaching material for learners | |
| 3.8.T/P4 | Teaching on how to instruct other drivers | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Assignments.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Practical work on how to use the curriculum for learners.(d) Lectures.(e) Group discussions. | ||
| 3.9.T/P1 | Traffic safety in Kenya. | |
| 3.9.T/P2 | Traffic statistics. | |
| 3.9.T/P3 | Kenya road safety work. | |
| 3.9.T/P4 | Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries. | |
| 3.9.T/P5 | Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society. | |
| 3.9.T/P6 | Salient factors that influence traffic safety. | |
| 3.9.T/P7 | Acceptable alcohol limits. | |
| 3.9.T/P8 | Importance of safe vehicles. | |
| 3.9.T/P9 | Road quality influence on traffic safety. | |
| 3.9.T/P10 | Speed influence on traffic safety. | |
| 3.9.T/P11 | Human factor influence on traffic safety. | |
| 3.9.T/P12 | Alcohol and drug abuse influence on traffic safety. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Drive around in traffic to study the traffic system-assignments. | ||
| 3.10.T/P1 | Driving licensing system. | |
| 3.10.T/P2 | Licence categories. | |
| 3.10.T/P3 | Examination process. | |
| 3.10.T/P4 | Examination procedure. | |
| 3.10.T/P5 | Driving school theory and practical test. | |
| 3.10.T/P6 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods —(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 3.10 .P/P1 | Examination process at the examination centre. | |
| 3.10.P/P2 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 3.11.T/P1 | The Traffic Act, the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, the Insurance (Third Party) and other relevant regulations. | |
| 3.11.T/P2 | Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Discussions.(c) Exercises.(d) Presentation and explanation of the Traffic Act. | ||
| 3.12.T/P1 | Scheme of work | |
| 3.12.T/P2 | Lesson plan. | |
| 3 .12.T/P3 | Quality documents as teaching material for different lessons. | |
| 3.12.T/P4 | Testing and marking schemes. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 3.12.P/P1 | Prepare and present a scheme of work and a lesson plan. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 3.13.T/P1 | Quality of driving instructions. | |
| 3.13.T/P2 | Quality education materials. | |
| 3.13.T/P3 | Course content. | |
| 3.13.T/P4 | Different teaching methods. | |
| 3.13.T/P5 | Standard methods of curriculum delivery. | |
| 3.13.T/P6 | Assessment of each class and student for the purpose of continuous improvement. | |
| 3.13.P/P1 | Mock presentation (micro teaching). | |
| 3.13.P/P2 | Human behaviour in traffic psychology education. | |
| 3.14.T/P1 | Underlying causes and psychology of offensive driving. | |
| 3.14.T/P2 | Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving. | |
| 3.14.T/P3 | Different offensive driving behaviour—(a) Speeding.(b) Not observing traffic signs.(c) Disobeying traffic lights.(d) Careless overtaking. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises. | ||
| 3.15.T/P1 | How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment. | |
| 3.15.T/P2 | Important laws and provisions that regulate work impacting on the environment in Kenya. | |
| 3.15.T/P3 | Methods of reducing environmental pollution. | |
| 3.15.T/P4 | Impact of driver behaviour on the environment. | |
| 3.15.T/P5 | Eco-driving technique. | |
| 3.15.T/P6 | Product transportation knowledge. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Group work.(c) Individual work.(d) Discuss and analyse traffic environmental issues(e) Practical eco-driving. | ||
CHAPTER FOUR— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS OF LIGHT VEHICLES (CATEGORY B)
| Code | Units | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 4.5 | Introduction. | (a) Administrative procedures of a driving school.(b) Driving school regulations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4.6 | Driving instructor testing. | Administering written, oral and practical examinations. | |||
| 4.7 | Pedagogical education. | (a) The psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques.(b) Teaching methods.(c) Communication skills.(d) Goals and objective writing.(e) Modern teaching aids.(f) Learner testing.(g) Commentary driving.(h) The teaching model ''explain, act and comment" for practical education.(i) Teaching materials development. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 4.8 | Kenya learner driver handbook. | (a) Lectures, assignments.(b) Teaching material drawn from the handbook.(c) Quality documents from the handbook as teaching material for learner drivers.(d) Teaching on how to instruct other drivers. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 4.9 | Traffic safety education and statistics. | (a) Traffic safety in Kenya.(b) Traffic statistics.(c) Kenya road safety work.(d) Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries.(e) Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society.(f) Salient factors that influence traffic safety.(g) Acceptable alcohol limits.(h) Importance of safe vehicles.(i) Road quality influence the traffic safety.(j) Speed influence on traffic safety.(k) Human factor influence on traffic safety.(l) Alcohol and drugs influence on traffic safety. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 4.10 | Driving licence categories and the driving test. | (a) Driving licensing system categories.(b) Examination process.(c) Examination procedure.(d) Driving school theory and practical test.(e) Online test registration and booking procedure. | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 4.11 | Legal aspects of driving | a) The Traffic Act.(b) The National Transport and Safety Authority Act.(c) The Insurance (Third Party) Act.(d) Other relevant laws.(e) Sources of new. legislative information concerning traffic. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 4.12 | Time planning. | a) Scheme of work.(b) Lesson plan.(c) Producing quality documents as teaching material. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4.13 | Quality assurance. | (a) Quality of driving instructions.(b) Course content.(c) Different teaching methods.(d) Standard methods of curriculum delivery.(e) Assessment of each class or student, for the purpose of continuous improvement.(f) Scheme of work. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4.14 | Human behaviour in traffic-traffic psychology education | (a) Underlying causes and the psychology of offensive driving.(b) Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving.(c) Different offensive driving behaviours | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 4.15 | Environment education. | (a) How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment.(b) Important laws and provisions that regulates the environmental work in Kenya.(c) Methods of reducing environmental pollution.(d) Impact of driver behaviour on the environment.(e) Eco-driving technique.(f) Product transportation knowledge. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 101 | 25 | 126 | ||
| 4 .5 .T/P1 | Administrative procedures of driving school. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Presentations.(b) Lectures.(c) Demonstration. | ||
| 4.6.T/P1 | Course procedures. | |
| 4.6 .T/P2 | Examination procedures. | |
| 4.7.T/P1 | Psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques. | |
| 4.7.T/P2 | Teaching methods. | |
| 4.7.T/P3 | Communication skills. | |
| 4.7.T/P4 | Goal and objective writing. | |
| 4 .7.T/P5 | Modern teaching aids. | |
| 4.7.T/P6 | Creativity amongst learners. | |
| 4.7.T/P7 | Learner testing. | |
| 4.7.T/P8 | Lesson planning. | |
| 4.7.T/P9 | Working in groups or individually. | |
| 4.7.T/P10 | Commentary driving. | |
| 4.7.T/P11 | Teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education. | |
| 4.7.T/P12 | Teaching material development. | |
| 4.7.T/P13 | Use of the internet. | |
| Suggested training methods —(a) Lectures, group work, individual work, discussions and analysis.(b) Demonstration using different modern technical equipment.(c) Commentary driving. | ||
| 4.8.T/P1 | Kenya Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 4.8.T/P2 | Teaching material draw n from the Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 4.8.T/P3 | Quality documents from the hand book as teaching material for learners. | |
| 4.8.T/P4 | Teaching on how to instruct other drivers. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Assignments.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Practical work on how to use the curriculum for learners.(d) Lectures.(e) Group discussions.(f) Groups exercise for training. | ||
| 4.9.T/P1 | Traffic safety in Kenya. | |
| 4.9.T/P2 | Traffic statistics. | |
| 4.9.T/P3 | Kenya road safety work. | |
| 4.9.T/P4 | Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries. | |
| 4.9.T/P5 | Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society. | |
| 4.9.T/P6 | Salient factors that influence traffic safety. | |
| 4.9.T/P7 | Acceptable alcohol limits. | |
| 4.9.T/P8 | Importance of safe vehicles | |
| 4.9.111/9 | Road quality influence on traffic safety. | |
| 4.9.T/P10 | Speed influence on traffic safety. | |
| 4.9.T/P11 | Human factor influence on traffic safety. | |
| 4.9.T/P12 | Alcohol and drug abuse influence on traffic safety. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Drive around in traffic to study the traffic system-assignments.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 4.10.T/P1 | Driving licensing system. | |
| 4.10.T/P2 | Licence categories | |
| 4.10.T/P3 | Examination process. | |
| 4.10.T/P4 | Examination procedure. | |
| 4.10.T/P5 | Driving school theory and practical test. | |
| 4.10.T/P6 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 4.10.P/P1 | Examination process at the examination centre. | |
| 4.10.P/P2 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 4.11.T/P1 | The Traffic Act, the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, the Insurance (Third Party) and other relevant regulations. | |
| 4.11.T/P2 | Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Discussions.(c) Exercises.(d) Presentation and explanation of the Traffic Act. | ||
| 4.12.T/P1 | Scheme of work. | |
| 4.12.T/P2 | Lesson plan. | |
| 4.12.T/P3 | Quality documents as teaching material for different lessons. | |
| 4.12.T/P4 | Testing and marking schemes. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 4.12.P/P1 | Prepare and present a scheme of work and a lesson plan. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 4.13.T/P1 | Quality of driving instructions | |
| 4.13.T/P2 | Quality education materials. | |
| 4.13.T/P3 | Course content. | |
| 4.13.T/P4 | Different teaching methods. | |
| 4.13.T/P5 | Standard methods of curriculum delivery. | |
| 4.13.T/P6 | Assessment of each class and student for the purpose of continuous improvement. | |
| 4.13.P/P1 | Mock presentation (micro teaching). | |
| 4.13.P/P2 | Human behaviour in traffic psychology education. | |
| 4.14.T/P1 | Underlying causes and psychology of offensive driving. | |
| 4.14.T/P2 | Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving. | |
| 4.14.T/P3 | Different offensive driving behaviour—(a) Speeding.(b) Not observing traffic signs.(c) Disobeying traffic lights.(d) Careless overtaking. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises. | ||
| 4.15.T/P1 | How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment. | |
| 4.15.T/P2 | Important laws and provisions that regulate work impacting on the environment in Kenya. | |
| 4.15.T/P3 | Methods of reducing environmental pollution. | |
| 4.15.T/P4 | Impact of driver behaviour on the environment. | |
| 4.15.T/P5 | Eco-driving technique. | |
| 4.15.T/P6 | Product transportation knowledge. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Group work.(c) Individual work.(d) Discuss and analyse traffic environmental issues.(e) Practical eco-driving. | ||
CHAPTER FIVE— TRAINING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS OF MOPEDS AND MOTORCYCLES (CATEGORY A)
| Code | Units | Content | Time (Hours) | ||
| Theory | Practical | Total | |||
| 5.5 | Introduction. | (a) Administrative procedures of a driving school.(b) driving school regulations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5.6 | Driving instructor testing. | Administering written, oral and practical examinations. | |||
| 5.7 | Pedagogical education. | (a) The psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques.(b) Teaching methods.(c) Communication skills.(d) Goals and objective writing.(e) Modern teaching aids.(f) Learner testing.(g) Commentary driving.(h) The teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education.(i) Teaching materials development. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 5.8 | Kenya learner driver handbook. | (a) Lectures, assignments.(b) Teaching material drawn from the handbook.(c) Quality documents, from the handbook as teaching material for learners.(d) Teaching on how to instruct learners. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 5.9 | Traffic safety education and statistics | (a) Traffic safety in Kenya.(b) Traffic statistics.(c) Kenya road safety work.(d) Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries.(e) Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society.(f) Salient factors that influence traffic safety.(g) Acceptable alcohol limits.(h) Importance of safe vehicles.(i) Road quality influence the traffic safety.(j) Speed influence on traffic safety.(k) Human factor influence on traffic safety.(l) Alcohol and drugs influence on traffic safety. | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 5.10 | Driving licence categories and the driving test. | (a) Driving licensing system categories.(b) Examination process.(c) Examination procedure.(d) Driving school theory and practical test.(e) Online test registration and booking procedure | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 5.11 | Legal aspects of driving. | (a) The Traffic Act.(b) The National Transport and Safety Authority Act.(c) The Insurance (Third Party) Act,(d) Other relevant laws.(e) Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 5.12. | Time planning. | (a) Scheme of work.(b) Lesson plan.(c) Producing quality documents as teaching material. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 5.13. | Quality assurance. | (a) Quality of driving instructions.(b) Course content.(c) Different teaching methods.(d) Standard methods of curriculum delivery.(e) Assessment of each class or student, for the purpose of continuous improvement.(f) Scheme of work. | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 5.14 | Human behaviour in traffic-traffic psychology education | (a) Underlying causes and the psychology of offensive driving.(b) Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving.(c) Different offensive driving behaviours. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 5.15 | Environment education. | (a) How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment.(b) Important laws and provisions that regulates the environmental work in Kenya.(c) Methods of reducing environmental pollution.(d) Impact of driver behaviour on the environment.(e) Eco-driving technique.(f) Product transportation knowledge. | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 25 | 126 | ||
| 5.5 .T/P1 | Administrative procedures of driving school. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Presentations.(b) Lectures.(c) Demonstration. | ||
| 5.6.1/P1 | Course procedures. | |
| 5.6.T/P2 | Examination procedures. | |
| 5.7.T/P1 | Psychology of adult learning and teaching techniques. | |
| 5.7.T/P2 | Teaching methods. | |
| 5.7.T/P3 | Communication skills. | |
| 5 .7.T/P4 | Goal and objective writing. | |
| 5.7.T/P5 | Modern teaching aids. | |
| 5.7.T/P6 | Creativity amongst learners. | |
| 5.7.T/P7 | Learner testing. | |
| 5.7.T/P8 | Lesson planning. | |
| 5.7.T/P9 | Working in groups or individually. | |
| 5.7.T/P10 | Commentary driving. | |
| 5.7.T/P11 | Teaching model "explain, act and comment" for practical education. | |
| 5.7.T/P12 | Teaching material development. | |
| 5.7.T/P13 | Use of the internet. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures, group work, individual work, discussions and analysis.(b) Demonstration using different modern technical equipment.(c) Commentary driving. | ||
| 5 .8 .T/P1 | Kenya Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 5.8.T/P2 | Teaching material drawn from the Learner Drivers' Handbook. | |
| 5 .8 .T/P3 | Quality documents from the hand book as teaching material for learners. | |
| 5.8.T/P4 | Teaching on how to instruct other drivers. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Assignments.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Practical work on how to use the curriculum for learners.(d) Lectures.(e) Group discussions.(f) Groups exercise for training. | ||
| 5.9.T/P1 | Traffic safety in Kenya. | |
| 5.9.T/P2 | Traffic statistics. | |
| 5.9.T/P3 | Kenya road safety work. | |
| 5.9.T/P4 | Kenya statistics and trends and compared with other countries. | |
| 5.9.T/P5 | Impact of traffic crashes and how it affects the society. | |
| 5.9.T/P6 | Salient factors that influence traffic safety. | |
| 5.9.T/P7 | Acceptable alcohol limits. | |
| 5.9.T/P8 | Importance of safe vehicles. | |
| 5.9.T/P9 | Road quality influence on traffic safety. | |
| 5.9.T/P10 | Speed influence on traffic safety. | |
| 5.9.T/P11 | Human factor influence on traffic safety. | |
| 5.9.T/P12 | Alcohol and drug abuse influence on traffic safety. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Practical exercises.(c) Drive around in traffic to study the traffic system-assignments.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 5.10.T/P1 | Driving licensing system. | |
| 5.10.T/P2 | Licence categories. | |
| 5.10.T/P3 | Examination process. | |
| 5.10.T/P4 | Examination procedure. | |
| 5.10.T/P5 | Driving school theory and practical test. | |
| 5.10.T/P6 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 5.10.P/P1 | Examination process at the examination centre. | |
| 5.10.P/P2 | Online test registration and booking procedure. | |
| Suggested Training Methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Theory tests.(c) Practical driving test.(d) Assignments. | ||
| 5.11.T/P1 | The Traffic Act, the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, the Insurance (Third Party) and other relevant regulations. | |
| 5.11.T/P2 | Sources of new legislative information concerning traffic. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Discussions.(c) Exercises.(d) Presentation and explanation of the Traffic Act. | ||
| 5.12.T/P1 | Scheme of work. | |
| 5.12.T/P2 | Lesson plan. | |
| 5.12.T/P3 | Quality documents as teaching material for different lessons. | |
| 5.12.T/P4 | Testing and marking schemes. | |
| Suggested training methods —(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 5.12.P/P1 | Prepare and present a scheme of work and a lesson plan. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises.(c) Practical planning exercises using modern planning methods. | ||
| 5.13.T/P1 | Quality of driving instructions. | |
| 5.13.T/P2 | Quality education materials. | |
| 5.13.T/P3 | Course content. | |
| 5.13.T/P4 | Different teaching methods. | |
| 5.13.T/P5 | Standard methods of curriculum delivery. | |
| 5.13.T/P6 | Assessment of each class and student for the purpose of continuous improvement. | |
| 5.13.P/P1 | Mock presentation (micro teaching). | |
| 5.13.P/P2 | Human behaviour in traffic psychology education. | |
| 5.14.T/P1 | Underlying causes and psychology of offensive driving. | |
| 5.14.T/P2 | Techniques of managing offensive drivers and remaining calm when driving. | |
| 5.14.T/P3 | Different offensive driving behaviour—(a) Speeding.(b) Not observing traffic signs.(c) Disobeying traffic lights.(d) Careless overtaking. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Exercises. | ||
| 5.15.T/P1 | How to reduce the impact of motor vehicle emissions to the environment | |
| 5.14.T/P2 | Important laws and provisions that regulate work impacting on the environment in Kenya. | |
| 5.15.T/P3 | Methods of reducing environmental pollution. | |
| 5.15.T/P4 | Impact of driver behaviour on the environment. | |
| 5.15.T/P5 | Eco-driving technique. | |
| 5.15.T/P7 | Product transportation knowledge. | |
| Suggested training methods—(a) Lectures.(b) Group work.(c) Individual work.(d) Discuss and analyse traffic environmental issues(e) Practical eco-driving. | ||
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