Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) and non-synchronized (non-synchro) gearboxes are two transmission types used in HGVs. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and you’ll enter many an argument professing your preference (or even ‘love’) for a specific one. Automated-Manual Transmissions Pros:…
Driving in Iceland during winter can be an awe-inspiring experience, but also a challenging one. Roads covered in snow and ice, combined with rapidly changing weather conditions, require extra precautions. While exploring the snowy landscapes of this beautiful country is…
Thinking about becoming a driving instructor in the UK? Brilliant choice! It’s a fantastic career if you love driving and have a knack for teaching, there’s a bit of a process to get there. Don’t worry, though. we’ll walk you…
Lorries are equipped with various types of brakes to ensure safe operation, especially given the heavy loads they carry. Service brakes Service brakes are the brakes that are activated when the driver pushes the brake pedal. For small trucks, they…
Transporting dangerous goods by road is a critical task that requires strict adherence to safety regulations to protect drivers, the public, and the environment because a crash and subsequent spill of a dangerous good can cause injury or even death.…
A sideloader refers to two different pieces of equipment: a forklift that loads to its side, and a lorry that has two cranes to lift containers on and off (e.g. a Megalift, Hammar or Swinglift). This article deals with the…
To transport dangerous goods by road, you need an ADR qualification. ADR stands for “Accord Dangereux Routier.” This is the French term for the “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.” To pass the ADR exams,…