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Winter driving

23 October 2024

Clocks go back an hour on the last Sunday of October marking the end of summer and the start of daylight saving. Winter is on the doorstep, meaning the days will be getting shorter and adverse weather is set to make road conditions a little more challenging. To ensure drivers are fully prepared for the […]

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London HGV Safety Permit Scheme

20 September 2024

On 28 October, the HGV Safety Permit Scheme becomes much more stringent for driving a goods vehicle over 12 tonne GVW in London. Often bandied as Direct Vision Standard (DVS) the HGV Safety Permit Scheme has been in place since March 2021. However, operators and drivers should be aware that all permits issued under these […]

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Driver professionalism

21 August 2024

Whether driving from office to office, carrying tools of a trade, delivering goods or transporting passengers – all entail professional driving. Acting professionally on the road is a key requirement of the driver’s role and they are expected to adopt safe driving standards and defensive driving techniques. There are a number of characteristics that make up a […]

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The Driver Handbook becomes the Abbey communication app

1 August 2024

Abbey Logistics (part of the Sitra Group) is one of the UK’s most recognised and respected road tanker transport brands, moving bulk liquids and powders for a wide variety of sectors. As an industry leader, Abbey looks to differentiate and in early 2024 the company signed up to The Driver Handbook. Matthew Parry, Driver Training […]

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Mental wellbeing

22 July 2024

One in four of us will be affected by mental health but it can still be a scary or little known subject. It relates to the way we think and feel and our ability to deal with life’s ups and downs. Mental ill health is common, it affects many people at some point in their […]

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We’re now partnered with Logico!

16 July 2024

We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Logico to deliver The Driver Handbook’s digital driver communication solution. This new partnership will see The Driver Handbook product become part of Logico’s already comprehensive portfolio of transport services. The Driver Handbook comprises a mobile app for drivers, enabled by TDHConnect® a powerful content management system which […]

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Load safety

28 June 2024

Ensuring vehicle cargo is safely loaded, correctly distributed and properly restrained is a critical driver responsibility. Not only does effective load security prevent danger to other road users, it also helps ensure that goods arrive at their destination undamaged. There are tens of thousands of items retrieved from the strategic road network each year. Many […]

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Euro 2024 and the morning after

14 June 2024

With Euro 2024 kicking off today until 14 July, drivers should be conscious of their alcohol intake if they’re driving the following morning. Throughout the competition, roads policing officers across the country will be enhancing patrols, targeting drink drivers to ensure that everyone gets home safe. The morning after can catch out even the most responsible […]

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The fatal four

22 May 2024

The ‘fatal four’ refers to the leading causes of death and serious injury in road traffic collisions. Not just in the UK but worldwide. These are: not wearing seatbelts; speeding/driving too fast for the conditions; using mobile phones/devices at the wheel; and driving when impaired through alcohol/drugs. All of the fatal four are in the […]

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Walkaround checks and defect reports

26 April 2024

Drivers are legally responsible for the condition of their vehicle when it’s on the road and they must carry out a walkaround check before the vehicle is used. The results of the checks must be recorded and any safety defects must be reported and fixed before the vehicle is driven.  Walkaround checks are essential to helping ensure the […]

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