Whether you're a learner or experienced LGV driver, or an instructor, this book is packed full of advice that will help you stay safe on the road. In addition to information about the practical driving test and the syllabus, this edition includes all the information you need for the Driver CPC tests.

There are approximately 4,000 fatalities in crashes involving trucks and buses in the United States each year. Though estimates are wide-ranging, possibly 10 to 20 percent of these crashes might have involved fatigued drivers. The stresses associated with their particular jobs (irregular schedules, etc.) and the lifestyle that many truck and bus drivers lead, puts them at substantial risk for insufficient sleep and for developing short- and long-term health problems. Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Fatigue, Long-Term Health and Highway Safety assesses the state of knowledge about the relationship of such factors as hours of driving, hours on duty, and periods of rest to the fatigue experienced by truck and bus drivers while driving and the implications for the safe operation of their vehicles. This report evaluates the relationship of these factors to drivers' health over the longer term, and identifies improvements in data and research methods that can lead to better understanding in both areas.

Superseded by 8th edition (ISBN 9780115528996)

This Driving Standards Agency publication contains guidance on the official syllabus and practical test requirements for driving a large goods vehicle (LGV), as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions, load restraint, EC and UK legal requirements, working time and tachograph regulations, freight transport organisation, dealing with emergencies, new safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements. This new edition includes information to help prepare for the extended theory and practical tests that link to the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in September 2009. It supersedes the 7th edition (2005, ISBN 9780115526565).

This book takes a look at fully automated, autonomous vehicles and discusses many open questions: How can autonomous vehicles be integrated into the current transportation system with diverse users and human drivers? Where do automated vehicles fall under current legal frameworks? What risks are associated with automation and how will society respond to these risks? How will the marketplace react to automated vehicles and what changes may be necessary for companies? Experts from Germany and the United States define key societal, engineering, and mobility issues related to the automation of vehicles. They discuss the decisions programmers of automated vehicles must make to enable vehicles to perceive their environment, interact with other road users, and choose actions that may have ethical consequences. The authors further identify expectations and concerns that will form the basis for individual and societal acceptance of autonomous driving. While the safety benefits of such vehicles are tremendous, the authors demonstrate that these benefits will only be achieved if vehicles have an appropriate safety concept at the heart of their design. Realizing the potential of automated vehicles to reorganize traffic and transform mobility of people and goods requires similar care in the design of vehicles and networks. By covering all of these topics, the book aims to provide a current, comprehensive, and scientifically sound treatment of the emerging field of “autonomous driving".

This Driving Standards Agency publication contains guidance on the official syllabus and practical test requirements for driving a large goods vehicle (LGV), as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions, load restraint, EC and UK legal requirements, working time and tachograph regulations, freight transport organisation, dealing with emergencies, new safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements. This edition includes information to help prepare for the extended theory and practical tests that link to the new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

This official book is specifically designed to help prepare goods vehicle drivers for their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) test. The book focuses on case studies and vehicle safety demonstrations..

This book, compiled by the Driving Standards Agency, is designed to help drivers prepare for the large goods vehicle (LGV) practical test (valid for tests taken from 1 September 2003). It contains guidance on the official syllabus and practical test requirements, as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions. It also includes information on load restraint, EC and UK legal requirements and dealing with emergencies, as well as full details of new safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements.