Unmarked Bridge will be at least what height
5 Meters (16 feet 6 inches)
- Lower bridges will be marked and should have advance warning signs
What to do if your vehicle strikes a railway bridge
must call police and local authorities using the telephone number on identification plate if no number use 999
MAM
maximum authorized mass
Laden
Unladen
meaning/difference
Laden: with a laod
unladen: without a load
where is the vehicle unladen weight displayed?
nearside bodywork
+ on vehicle plate
(use this info to find out vehicles laden weight)
what to do if your vehicle strikes bells strung across road
MUST stop and seek advice
If the hieght of your load 5.25 meters (17 feet 6 inches) what must you do
you must call the telephone companies before you start your journey
Large vehicles often need to straddle lanes when turning roundabouts or junctions. What must you be aware of
- be aware of tuning circle
-make sure rear or trailer wheels don't run over curbs when your're maneuvering
what road users must you look out for before turning a large vehicle
cyclists and moter bikes who may be trying to filter past your vehicle.
(they may be unaware of the danger they are in from your rear or trailer wheels as you turn)
Overhangs meaning
parts of a vehicle that extend beyond wheelbase
described as front overhang and rear overhang
street furniture
Objects and equipment installed on streets
stuff like bus shelters bins bollards and traffic lights
Overhangs increase your risk of colliding with
pedestrians,
street furniture,
traffic signs and signals, walls and buildings
other vehicles
a laden vehicle will take a longer stopping distance so how should you allow for this effect
- leave more space between you and vehicle in front
- allow more time to slow down and stop
- in wet and icy conditions allow even more distace
loaded vehicles are most steady when driving in a straight line what things can make it less stable
- sudden acceleration
- sudden breaking
- harsh steering
- bends or corners
losing control of a large laden vehicle it may cause
- damage to road
- injury to passengers
- skidding
- a collision
Restraints
Anything used to hold a load in place such as straps or chains
Restriction Notice
A plate or sign at the side of the road showing where you may or may not park or wait
Plan route with knowledge of Weight, height, width length and ground clearance to safely negotiate
overhead cables
- level crossings
- bridges that are low, humped arched and narrow
the height and axle weight limits will be found where on the bus
plate in driver cab
- + other info
driving a long vehicle down a two way road and have to turn down narrow road what should you do
straddle the lanes to make room for the turn
Speed limiters must be repaired where
authorized speed limiter center
Legal axle weight limits can be found where
Vehicle plate
You can only use right hand lane of 3 lane motorway in 7.5+ tonn vehicle when
the left-hand lane is closed
Driving a low-loader what should you be aware of grounding out on
-level crossings
- traffic calming humps
- hump bridges
When driving a vehicle over 17 meters (55 feet) long what should you do before going over level crossing
Stop before the crossing and phone the signal operator