The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles

Benefits

• Background information - understanding your vehicle, types of loads and how to secure them, health and safety and manual handling techniques
• Getting your licence - includes a revised section on the LGV driving test
• National Standards - information on the National Standard for Driving Lorries. The National Standard forms the basis of the tests, both theory and practical, for every category of vehicle
• Essential advice - key driving skills and techniques for different vehicles and conditions to keep you and your load safe
• Driver CPC - the information you need for your CPC tests
• Your responsibility - learn how to stay safe and drive competently. Features EC and UK legal requirements, as well as working time and tachograph regulations
• Practical driving skills - including driving at night, motorway driving, all-weather driving, ecosafe driving, avoiding and dealing with congestion and breakdowns
• Preparing for your test - applying for your theory and practical tests and what to expect on the day, including full details of the practical test requirements
• Staying safe - how to avoid incidents and ensure you are fit to drive, plus first aid tips
• Extra information - including vehicle security, international travel and a glossary of useful terms