AF Commercial Driving Theory study plan

AF Commercial Driving Theory · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Road Traffic Rules and Regulations

List and explain the core speed-limit, right-of-way and junction rules that apply to commercial vehicles
Distinguish between rules that differ for goods vehicles versus cars, and write a one-line summary of each difference
Define the key overtaking, lane-discipline and following-distance rules in your own words
Complete 40 practice questions on road traffic rules and log every wrong answer with the reason

A one-page written summary of the 20 most testable road traffic rules with your own explanations

Week 2

Recite the meaning of the main regulatory, warning and information sign categories without prompts
Match common road markings and signal-light sequences to the action they require
Explain how signs and markings override or reinforce each other at complex junctions
Answer 50 mixed sign, signal and marking questions and review each error

A self-made flashcard set covering at least 40 signs, signals and markings, scored at 90% or better on a self-test

Week 3

Identify the daily walk-around inspection items on a commercial vehicle and state the pass/fail criterion for each
Describe how to check tyre condition, pressures, tread depth and load rating
Explain the purpose and warning signs of brake, steering, suspension and lighting faults
List the legal minimum equipment a commercial vehicle must carry and have working

A completed vehicle pre-departure inspection checklist with pass/fail thresholds for every item

Week 4

Describe scheduled maintenance intervals and the driver's role in defect reporting
Explain the rules on daily and weekly rest, breaks and maximum driving periods
Calculate whether a given set of daily driving and rest records is compliant
Identify fitness-to-drive factors including fatigue, illness, alcohol, drugs and medication

A timed 30-question mock test covering vehicle safety and driver hours, scored and reviewed

Week 5

Interpret a sample tachograph or record sheet and flag any infringement
Explain load-securing principles: restraint methods, load distribution and centre of gravity
State the weight and dimension limits relevant to your vehicle category and how they are checked
Describe the consequences of overloading and poorly secured loads for handling and legality

A worked compliance scenario where you analyse one driving record and one load plan and list every breach

Week 6

Apply a systematic scanning and hazard-identification routine to written road scenarios
Predict the likely actions of other road users in described situations and choose a defensive response
Explain stopping distances, safe gaps and the effects of weather, load and vehicle size
Describe how to manage blind spots, vulnerable road users and night driving

Ten written hazard scenarios with your identified hazard, predicted risk and chosen defensive action for each

Week 7

Sequence the correct immediate actions at a collision scene, including scene safety and warning other traffic
Explain first-aid priorities for bleeding, unconscious casualties and suspected spinal injury
Describe how to report an incident and what information to record
List the emergency equipment to carry and how to use it

A step-by-step incident response and first-aid action card you can recite from memory

Week 8

List the documents a commercial driver must hold and keep current, and explain what each proves
Explain the operator's compliance responsibilities and record-keeping duties
Complete two full timed mock exams under test conditions
Review every missed question across all domains and close your weakest gaps

Two completed full-length mock exams with a written error log and a final revision sheet of your 15 weakest points

Week 2: Score 85% or better on a 50-question self-test of road rules, signs, signals and markings

Week 4: Score 80% or better on the timed 30-question vehicle safety and driver hours mock, with all errors logged

Week 6: Correctly analyse both the driving record and load plan scenarios, identifying every breach

Week 8: Score 85% or better on both full-length mock exams, with no domain below 70%