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Driving in hot weather: what you need to know

If you’re driving for work in hot weather, whether it’s a car, truck, forklift or excavator, some health and safety risks need to be addressed. Sunburn and burns The sun can heat exposed metal hot enough to cause superficial burns

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How does fuel get delivered to a petrol station?

A fuel tanker unloads fuel to a petrol station through a process known as fuel delivery. Here’s a general overview of how it typically works: Journey preparation The driver checks the journey management plan and ensures that he/she is fit

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What is a LOLER inspection for tail lifts?

LOLER stands for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations. A LOLER inspection on a tail lift refers to the examination and assessment of a tail lift to ensure it complies with LOLER regulations in terms of safety and functionality. In

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Discovering New Zealand by car: plan your adventure today

Exploring New Zealand by car is a great choice, or at least it is until we are able to teleport around! With your own vehicle, you can visit places like the peaceful Bay of Islands or the awe-inspiring Milford Sound,

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Cost of car shipping: Factors and how to save

Before you go and ship your vehicle, it’s important to understand how much it will cost, the factors involved in the price estimate, and how to save money in the long run. We’ll also cover how to find a reputable

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Tips for driving a large truck uphill and downhill

Uphill Preparing for the incline early is important. The keys to successful uphill driving are gears, traction and momentum. If you drive an automatic truck, you don’t have to worry so much about the gears although, if possible, you may

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Should you use the 4-second rule, not the 2-second rule?

You’ve probably heard of the two-second rule: you count ‘one thousand and one, two thousand and two’ as the vehicle in front passes a stationary object, and by the time you’ve finished saying it, your vehicle will be passing that

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