#FridayFacts
The #DVSA released the statistical data set for the top heavy goods vehicle (HGV) offences for prosecution between 2021 to 2022. The top offence was Tachographs and Records. The average fine totaled at £890.43! Read more stats here > https://t.co/w83mbKlsfh
Another new commercial #driver on the roads! Well done Jack Lord, who passed his category C #driver training!
We are so proud of all our students who work so hard!
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#WiseUpWednesday
Some company's provide tools such as gloves, hard hat, or hi vis, whereas others don't. It's worth checking whether you should be providing your own in case you fall into a situation without the right equipment. #Driver#CommercialDriver#HGV#LongHaulDriver
Book your #DriverTheory training with MSM and we will look after you from start to finish, including issuing provisional licence applications packs FREE of charge.
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To become a heavy goods vehicle, bus or coach driver you need:
- a full car licence
- to be over 18
- a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
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#FridayFacts#Traffic signs direct, inform and control #road users' behaviour to make the roads as safe as possible. New road signs are introduced from time to time, so all road users need to keep up to date. Check out the #HighwayCode updates here > https://t.co/lfpScFZ1OD
We are so proud of all our Hall of Fame #drivers!
Well done Hugo Santos for passing your category CE, qualifying you to drive #HGV#vehicles.
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#WiseUpWednesday
To carry the following you need to become an #ADR#driver:
- explosives
- gases
- flammable liquids or solids
- oxidising, toxic, radioactive, corrosive, or miscellaneous substances
Book your #DriverTraining course now > https://t.co/8wFEhs1aaF
Learn to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. Defensive #DriverTraining is training for qualified professional/commercial #vehicle drivers. Find out more here > https://t.co/3VQkd1I00d
We see hard working learner #CommercialDrivers come through our training courses each week and accomplish their #DriverTraining goals.
Congratulations Wayne Merritt who passed his category CE! We wish you all the best in your #HGV driver career 👏
#FridayFacts
From September 2nd, 2022 there has been an update to the @DVSA#GoodsVehicles rules. This has affected #tachograph rules in section 3.4, section 4.3, and rest and other days off with minor updates. Check out the updates in more depth here 👉 https://t.co/w4AvjRBWCg
Joining our #HallOfFame is Martin Mitchell who absolutely smashed his category CE!
Well done for all your hard work, Martin! 🤩
If you're looking for #HGV or any other #CommercialDriver training, contact our team here 👉 https://t.co/TMfE8ePUtg
#WiseUpWednesday#Driving too fast through standing water could lead to aquaplaning. If steering suddenly feels light, you should ease off the accelerator, do not break, and allow your speed to reduce until you regain full control. Read more advice here 👉 https://t.co/dAC9IqlYP7
Don't forget you should be completing 35 hours of #Driver CPC every 5 years to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence to drive a #Lorry, #Bus or #Coach. You can set up your profile on the Gov website here 👉 https://t.co/VlB3Pm1yLO
Every week we see so many trainee #CommercialDrivers who work so hard in their training right through to their tests. Last week Simon Beeson passed his category CE with flying colours. Well done, Simon! 🥇
Book your #DriverTraining with MSM here 👉 https://t.co/TMfE8ePmDI
#FridayFacts. The @NationalHighway has been changing the surfacing on #roads from hot rolled asphalt to Surface Course Systems. This new road surface is quicker to install and more resilient. Read more about the #NationalHighway#climatechange strategy > https://t.co/KmiMOVjsRI
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Martin Coleman! 🏆🏆🏆
Absolutely smashed your Category CE - well done!
If you're looking for #commercialdriver training, look no further and call our team on 01202 826 288
#WiseUpWednesday.
As autumn is fast approaching and if you operate a heavy goods #vehicle it is important to check that spray suppression flaps are:
- fitted
- secure
- not damaged
- not clogged with mud or debris
Not doing so could result in an avoidable incident, and it ...
#FridayFacts
If you use a #vehicle such as a #HGV to transport goods, then although you don’t legally need insurance for those goods, most companies will only use you if you do insure them.
Hauling goods is risky and you would be wise to insure everything, not just the #lorry.