HGV DRIVING EXPLAINED

Real Guidance for Real Drivers

Practical HGV Guides

An introduction to the topics covered in the book and specialist PDF downloads.

Tachographs and drivers’ hours

Understand modes, records and everyday tachograph questions.

Tachograph Rules and Digital Tachograph downloadable guides are available.

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Coupling and uncoupling

Explore fifth-wheel awareness, checks, air and electrical connections and the importance of following the correct sequence.

A dedicated Coupling & Uncoupling downloadable guide is available.

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Load security and ratchet straps

An introduction to load restraint, movement and the importance of correctly securing and checking loads.

A Ratchet Straps & Load Securing guide is available.

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Daily walkaround checks

Why careful daily checks, defect reporting and stopping unsafe work matter.

Covered in HGV Driving Explained.

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Reversing and manoeuvring

Building confidence through preparation, observation, planning and safe decisions.

Covered in HGV Driving Explained.

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Specialist operations

Explore tanker, curtainsider and container work through focused resources.

Dedicated downloadable guides are available.

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This information does not replace formal training, current legislation, employer or site procedures, or manufacturer instructions.