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Gearbox Efficiency

Average Read Time: 15 minutes In this education piece, you will learn about the following: Manual gearboxes Gear Selection – Pulling off Gear Selection – Driving Automatic gearbox   Aims: To check and update your knowledge of gearbox use with regards to fuel efficiency and introduce new gearbox related technology. Objectives: By the end of […]

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Speeding

Average Read Time: 15 minutes In this education piece, you will learn about the following: Speed limits Why do we speed? Risks related to speeding Fines and penalties   Aims: To enable professional LGV drivers to recognise the importance of speed limits, to keep up to date with changes to limits and the outcomes of […]

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Manual Handling Techniques

Average Read Time: 15 minutes In this education piece, you will learn about the following: PPE Lifting, carrying and setting down technique Further manual handling techniques Aims: To enable drivers to safely, lift, carry and set down items whilst using the correct PPE in their workplace environment. Objectives: By the end of this session, candidates […]

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Principles of Safe Loading

Average Read Time: 15 minutes In this education piece, you will learn about the following: Principles of safe loading Five principles of safety The importance of properly restraining a load Effects of forces on payload By the end of this piece, you will be able to understand the crucial factors of safe HGV loading including […]