PureCar
Mandatory Category B module

Module 1: The driver

Build the judgement, legal awareness and self-management that sit behind safe driving, not just vehicle control.

What this module covers

These are the official DVA topic headings for this part of the Category B Programme of Training.

Driver attitude
Driver health
Driver licensing

How to work on this module

Use the official Logbook for the formal record and sign-off. These PureCar prompts are for practice planning.

1

Talk through how tiredness, stress, alcohol, drugs and medication can change decisions.

2

Check the licence rules that apply before every supervised drive.

3

After a drive, identify one decision you would make differently next time.

Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 21 September 2026.
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