Written by hgvJune 4, 2018Tiredness, and drowsiness, kill on the road. Whether directly through losing control of the vehicle and causing, or nearly causing, an accident or indirectly through lapses of concentration or judgement owing to drowsiness.
Written by hgvMay 28, 2018Recently, the Police officers from Norfolk constabulary’s dog unit stopped a green-coloured Renault Megane on the A47 at Terrington St John. Little did they know that they were in for a surprise.
Written by hgvMay 21, 2018According to recent reports, Brexit is going to have a drastic impact on the transportation industry. The haulage industry is expected to face a massive shortage of drivers. 45,000 people have to be trained as HGV drivers, only to fill in the current driver vacancies.
Written by hgvMay 14, 2018Generally, anyone who passes a driving test is aware of the road laws. It is common knowledge that you must inform the DVLA if you develop any medical conditions which might affect your ability to drive properly. For instance, a minimum field of vision is required to be able to drive. New mothers who have had a c-section are instructed to avoid driving for at least six weeks. However, there are a number of other medical conditions which can seriously hinder your ability to drive. These include illnesses which have side effects such as hearing loss, sleep deprivation and a few more. Learn more about these surprising medical conditions which could get you a £1000 fine if you fail to inform the DVLA about them. In case you get involved in an accident as a result of any of these illnesses, you may also be prosecuted by the law.
Written by hgvMay 7, 2018The DVLA is strict about adhering to the law. Every motorist is expected to show their correct, updated address information on their license. In case of any changes in the details, the DVLA must be informed immediately. Anyone who fails to do so could get themselves a £1,000 fine.
Written by hgvApril 23, 2018Becoming a HGV driver is not a common career choice. However, those who do enter this field realise how rewarding it can be. The life of an HGV driver is much different from that of a nine-to-fiver. It has its share of challenges as well as advantages. Here are 6 major reasons why a career as an HGV driver might be the right choice for you.
Written by hgvApril 16, 2018The European Union has hinted that post-Brexit; the UK driving licenses might not be recognised in Europe. For British people, this would mean not being able to take out insurance or hire a car when in Europe. This suggestion will probably result in an outrage amongst the millions of British drivers who travel abroad every year.
Written by hgvApril 9, 2018It can be quite daunting to be in a situation where you have to tow a caravan for the first time in life. However, with proper guidance, you should be able to do it easily.
Written by hgvApril 2, 2018Tiredness and fatigue are known to be one of the major reasons for a dominant number of road accidents, every year. It is hard to determine the exact number of collisions which are a result of the driver being tired or sleepy. However, a research estimates that up to a quarter of serious road accidents including those resulting in loss of life, are caused by drowsiness.
Written by hgvMarch 26, 2018In a recent announcement made by DVSA, it was declared that drivers can be issued a fine for offences which occurred in the past 28 days. This rule became valid on the 1st of February 2018.
