Driving Temp Handbook
  1. The Good Lorry Code
    1. The Good Lorry Code
  2. The Good Van Code
    1. The Good Van Code
  3. Protecting the Environment
    1. Fuel efficiency
    2. Loading and unloading
    3. Protecting the environment
  4. Accidents and Emergencies
    1. Accidents involving dangerous substances
    2. Statements
    3. What to do in an accident
    4. Breakdowns
  5. Other Information
    1. Modern Day Slavery
    2. Benefits and Insurance Package
    3. Auto Enrolment Pension
  6. Policies
    1. Mental Health
    2. Privacy Policy
    3. Personal Rules
    4. Equal Opportunities Policy
    5. Dignity at Work Policy
  7. General Information
    1. Safe Driving
    2. Theft
    3. Speed limits
    4. Seatbelts
    5. Official road side checks
    6. London congestion charge
    7. Load safety and overloading
    8. Leaving a Vehicle Unattended
    9. Driver CPC (Certificate of Competence)
    10. Driving licences
  8. Working for HR GO Driving
    1. Time sheets
    2. Manual entries
    3. Safe loading
    4. Working
    5. Infringements
    6. Vehicle checks
    7. Pay rate
    8. Work for HR GO Driving
  9. RTD Regulations (In force from 4th April 2005)
    1. What obligations do HR GO and drivers have under the new rules?
    2. What happens in emergencies
    3. Calculating average working time when leave is taken
    4. What is a period of availability?
    5. What is working time?
    6. What are the rules?
    7. Who is affected by the Road Traffic Directive?
  10. Driving Standards
    1. Driving standards
The Good Van Code

THE GOOD VAN CODE

Key aspects to professional driving:

  1. Speed - defensive driving is more than simply complying with legal maximum limits. Speed should always be adjusted to prevailing conditions.
  2. Keep your distance - vehicles should have at least a two second gap between them. Remember: “Only a fool breaks the two second rule”
  3. Weather conditions - adjust your driving to the prevailing weather conditions.
  4. Routeing - if possible, avoid towns & villages. Keep to the major roads where practical
  5. Cyclists - cyclists are vulnerable in all traffic. Remember that a bicycle or motorbike should be same room as a small car when being overtaken. Check your mirrors and pay special attention to this when turning at roundabouts.
  6. Parking - know the rules on loading, unloading, waiting and parking restrictions.
  7. Compliance with lorry amenity controls - do not be caught out! Observe weight restrictions and access restrictions.

Defensive driving will help you develop confidence that accidents are preventable. This will improve both your performance and peace of mind.

THE GOOD VAN CODE

Key aspects to professional driving:

  1. Speed - defensive driving is more than simply complying with legal maximum limits. Speed should always be adjusted to prevailing conditions.
  2. Keep your distance - vehicles should have at least a two second gap between them. Remember: “Only a fool breaks the two second rule”
  3. Weather conditions - adjust your driving to the prevailing weather conditions.
  4. Routeing - if possible, avoid towns & villages. Keep to the major roads where practical
  5. Cyclists - cyclists are vulnerable in all traffic. Remember that a bicycle or motorbike should be same room as a small car when being overtaken. Check your mirrors and pay special attention to this when turning at roundabouts.
  6. Parking - know the rules on loading, unloading, waiting and parking restrictions.
  7. Compliance with lorry amenity controls - do not be caught out! Observe weight restrictions and access restrictions.

Defensive driving will help you develop confidence that accidents are preventable. This will improve both your performance and peace of mind.