Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies
| Department Staff | Subjects Taught | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr P Slevin | MVRUS/PE |
Overview
MVRUS helps pupils develop as an informed and responsible road user. It gives pupils the opportunity to progress to vocational training and employment.
Why Study MVRUS?
To gain an interest and appreciation of the motor vehicle
To develop an awareness of the interaction of the road user, the environment and the vehicle.
To develop a respect for the safety of road users
To learn to act decisively and positively at the scene of a collision
To acquire the skills and knowledge needed for the use of a powered vehicle
To develop an understanding of the mathematical, scientific and tec hnological principle of motor vehicles and to acquire a range of manipulative and communicative skills
Key Stage 4 Information
MVRUS GCSE consists of three areas of study.
Unit 1 is the theoretical component which is assessed in a 1hr 45min written examination worth 50% of the qualification. Pupils will study the legal requirements of driving, the Highway Code, driving in adverse conditions, physical and mental fitness of the driver, causes and prevention of traffic collisions, safety requirements of vehicles, development of the modern road traffic system and traffic management, traffic pollution, costs of purchasing, running and maintaining a vehicle and the components of cars and motorcycles.
Unit 2 is the Investigative Study, worth 25% of the qualification. This is a research and written report on a moving traffic situation.
Unit 3 is the practical riding component worth 25% of the qualification. Pupils will learn to carry out daily checks and demonstrate practical riding skills on a moped.
Clubs, Trips, Links, Job Opportunities
- Engineering
- Automative Master Mechanic
- Avionics
- Automative technician