Learn How Your HGV Functions

As a HGV driver, you should know how your HGV functions. As you become and expert in HGV driving you know what every sound means. Since knowing how your vehicle functions, this will help you prevent potential problems as well as risks or danger when driving or before starting on a route. Therefore, it is imperative you do not start a journey or route if there is something wrong and you notice any serious issues with your HGV.

For that reason, it is advisable that you carry out standard checks before starting a route. Do remember: You don’t need to be a mechanic to carry out these safety checks. These checks will help you avoid a potential risk when driving and so are very important. In fact, a HGV driver has legal responsibility for:

• Ensuring all legal requirements are met before driving the HGV
• Checking the HGV is roadworthy (before starting on a route)
• Ensuring all required equipment is present
• Ensuring all equipment is serviceable
• Not driving the HGV if certain faults are present
• Not driving the HGV if certain faults seem to develop
• Ensuring all actions taken when driving is completely legal

In conclusion, you should always remember that the better you know your HGV driving, the faster you can prevent any mishaps or problems. Therefore, recap on your knowledge of how your HGV functions.