Logistics UK's HGV Drivers' Handbook is an indispensable guide for professional drivers of Large and Heavy Goods Vehicles (LGVs and HGVs). Aimed at drivers of vehicles exceeding 3.5t maximum authorised mass, the contents has been fully reviewed and updated creating a comprehensive guide, complementing continuous professional development and supporting professional HGV drivers.
2022 Edition – 185 pages
Key Updates:
Contents:
Staying legal
Drivers’ legal requirements
Drivers’ hours
Working time
Tachographs and records
Driver licensing and Driver CPC
Driving offences
Speed limits
Stopping, parking, loading, unloading
Signs and directions
Motorways
Dangerous substances
Transporting waste
Clean Air Zones
London schemes
O licences
Roadside enforcement
Vehicle condition
Vehicle lights
Driver vehicle checks
Vehicle loading
Vehicle weights
Vehicle testing
Driving best practice
Responsible driving
Minimising intrusion
Fuel efficiency
Telematics in transport
Customer care – going the extra mile
Health and safety at work
Driver fatigue
Healthy living
Health and safety at work
When things go wrong
Accidents
Breakdowns
Vehicle theft
Driving abroad
Staying legal abroad
Useful contacts
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