Other Road Users – Useful HGV Driving Tips

A professional HGV driver should always set a good driving example to all other road users. Therefore, as a professional and licenced HGV driver, you should always be aware of how other road users will see you. What is more, you should always remember that the other road users around you may not be professional drivers and may wonder why you’re making certain manoeuvres. You should always remember never to lose your temper with other road users. Keep in mind that losing your temper will by no means make your working life any easier. Remembering to keep your emotions under control will undoubtedly lead to a safer and considerably more pleasant working environment for you. As a professional HGV driver, you must behave professionally at all times.

Furthermore, as a professional and licenced HGV driver, do remember that you must always be aware of the overall effect your HGV has on other road users.

For instance, your vehicle is more likely to cause or create turbulence and so having an effect on other road users as you pass them.

This will affect:

• Pedestrians
• Cyclists
• Motorcycles
• Cars
• Horse riders
• Caravans
• Other HGVs, LGVs and buses

It is always good to refresh yourself on the key points first learnt when you enrolled onto your professional HGV training course.