Introduction to Digital Tachograph Training:

Now is the time to plan for the introduction of digital tachographs particularly if you are expecting delivery of new trucks or buses (or may hire them) or if you are planning to utilise the benefits digital tachographs bring.

To assist you with this, Thetford Transport Training are offering digital tachograph training as of the 1st March 2006, offering the usual seven-day “on site” service.

All Operators and drivers will need to be ready to use digital tachographs in new Lgv`s and Pcv`s as from May 5th 2006.and although many companies will not have vehicles fitted with digital tachographs from this date, hire vehicles may, therefore drivers will need to have a smart card and understand their obligations.

This effects all drivers and operators of “in scope” vehicles that weigh 3.5 tons and over including any passenger vehicle with more than nine seats.

Training: 

Digital Tachographs are relatively more complex to operate and certainly different from chart-based units, inevitably, drivers will require some training in order to avoid infringements.

This no-nonsense, course is run over one day to deliver practical “driver” training, and is aimed at all drivers who will need to correctly use the digital tachograph; Our digitac simulator courses provides hands-on experience using an on-screen simulator. At the successful conclusion of the course the trainee will receive a certificate of competence in using and understanding the digital tachograph.

“Training the driver” course content includes: 

  • Using the digital tachograph correctly
  • Driver smart cards explained
  • Tachograph operation including “logging on” and “logging off” correctly
  • Learning about new pictograms and their various combinations
  • New mode switch requirements
  • Making manual entries
  • Producing and understanding “print out” information
  • UTC and local time
  • Out of scope driving
  • Mixed driving (analogue/digital)


Should you wish to make a booking please telephone 01842 762274 or email us at enquiries@lgvtraining.com