The Official DSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles

Fully illustrated and written in a clear and easy-to-understand style by the Driving Standards Agency - the people who actually conduct the practical LGV tests.

Thousands of deaths that occur each year on UK roads may be prevented by improving standards of driving. By promoting the correct attitude and approach, along with essential professional driving skills, this book will keep you (and your load) on the road to safe driving for life. Stressing safety, competence and professionalism it includes essential guidance on:

• the official LGV syllabus and practical test requirements
• driver CPC tests
• attitude and driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions
• EC and UK legal requirements, working time and tachograph regulations
• freight transport organisation
• different types of load and how to secure them
• accidents, health and safety issues and handling techniques
• vehicle security and international travel.