
The Offical DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles
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This official book will help you to appreciate how, as the driver of a goods vehicle, you'll be in control of one of the biggest types of vehicle on our roads. You'll also probably spend more time than the average driver behind the wheel, so you have a particular responsibility to drive safely, and with respect towards other road users. Becoming a professional driver takes a special kind of approach and attitude. You'll need to understand the theory behind driving a goods vehicle, as well as learning all the skills and techniques for handling a lorry and the goods you carry. And, importantly, you'll need to develop a strong awareness of other, more vulnerable road users and how to behave around them on our increasingly crowded roads. Unfortunately, recent years have seen a sharp increase in the number of collisions between lorries and cyclists - particularly in London. Of course, it isn't necessarily the driver's fault, but the cyclist almost always comes off worse. So, it's your responsibility as a driver to make sure you have the knowledge and skills to try and make sure these collisions don't happen. Keep up to date with new information, advice and technology and you'll be a better, safer driver. This new edition contains the information you'll need to prepare for the extended theory and practical tests that link to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). Put this information into practice and you should be able to reach the high standards demanded of a safe and responsible lorry driver.
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Content
- Intro
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgements
- Find us online
- Contents
- A message from the Chief Driving Examiner
- Section one | Getting started
- Your instructor and your licence
- The theory and practical tests
- Medical requirements
- Professional standards
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
- Responsibility and attitude
- Work organisation
- Manual handling techniques
- Diet and driving ability
- Section two | Understanding heavy goods vehicles
- Understanding HGVs
- Forces affecting your vehicle
- Vehicle characteristics
- Vehicle limits
- Vehicle systems and maintenance
- Loads and load restraint
- Section three | Limits and regulations
- Environmental impact
- Drivers' hours and records
- Operator licensing and the driver's responsibilities
- Driving in Europe
- Your health and conduct
- Your vehicle
- Your driving
- Section four | Driver skills
- Professional driving
- Driving at night
- Motorway driving
- All-weather driving
- Avoiding and dealing with congestion
- Helping the environment
- Road traffic incidents
- First aid
- Breakdowns
- Section five | Preparing for your driving tests
- The theory test
- The practical driving tests
- Preparing for your tests
- Booking your part 3a and 3b tests
- The national standard for driving lorries
- Section six | The HGV driving tests
- Driver CPC part 3a: off-road exercises test
- The reversing exercise
- Uncoupling and recoupling
- Your test result
- Driver CPC part 3b: on-road driving test
- Safety check questions
- The braking exercise
- The vehicle controls
- Moving off
- Using the mirrors
- Giving signals
- Traffic signs and signals
- Awareness and anticipation
- Making progress and controlling your speed
- Separation distance
- Positioning and lane discipline
- Junctions
- Roundabouts
- Overtaking
- Meeting and passing other vehicles
- Crossing the path of other vehicles
- Pedestrian crossings
- Selecting a safe place to stop
- Your test result
- Section seven | Additional information
- Disqualified drivers
- Traffic commissioners and traffic area offices
- Other useful addresses
- Goods vehicle licence categories
- Minimum test vehicle requirements
- Cone positions
- Glossary
- Hazard labels
- Tying a dolly knot
- Back Cover
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