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
Fuel efficiency

FUEL EFFICIENCY

These are the top tips for fuel efficient driving:

  • Always carry out your pre-start checks. These include items that directly influence fuel consumption such as tyre pressures and fuel leaks
  • Know the characteristics of the engine in your vehicle and optimum driving techniques to get the most out of it.
  • Keep revs in the ‘green band’ wherever possible
  • Read the road ahead. This will enable you to accelerate and brake safely
  • Use the right gear for the situation and block change as appropriate on both up and down gear changes
  • Use the engine/exhaust brake whenever possible
  • If you have cruise control, make use of it where appropriate
  • Adhere to the speed limit
  • Don’t leave your engine running when parked/loading/unloading

FUEL EFFICIENCY

These are the top tips for fuel efficient driving:

  • Always carry out your pre-start checks. These include items that directly influence fuel consumption such as tyre pressures and fuel leaks
  • Know the characteristics of the engine in your vehicle and optimum driving techniques to get the most out of it.
  • Keep revs in the ‘green band’ wherever possible
  • Read the road ahead. This will enable you to accelerate and brake safely
  • Use the right gear for the situation and block change as appropriate on both up and down gear changes
  • Use the engine/exhaust brake whenever possible
  • If you have cruise control, make use of it where appropriate
  • Adhere to the speed limit
  • Don’t leave your engine running when parked/loading/unloading