{"id":4766,"date":"2020-12-14T19:49:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T19:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=4766"},"modified":"2020-12-14T19:49:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T19:49:36","slug":"whats-a-sleeper-cab-in-a-lorry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/whats-a-sleeper-cab-in-a-lorry\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s a sleeper cab in a lorry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Long-distance lorry drivers end up staying away from home sometimes weeks at a time. While drivers can stay at motels along the way, it’s more convenient and cost-effective to be able to sleep in the cab. Drivers also have rest periods during the day to avoid fatigue<\/a>, and a sleeper cab provides a driver a comfortable area in which to rest before setting off driving again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the most basic level, a sleeper cab is a simple bench, barely the width of the driver, with a long cushion and perhaps some curtains that can be drawn across to block out light from the cabin. At their most extreme, they are a rolling entertainment centre with a double bed or bunk beds, TV, microwave and gaming console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plush sleeper cab in an American truck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Larger sleeper units can be used by pairs of drivers who will optimise the time on the road, shortening delivery times and maximising the value from leasing a truck<\/a>. With two drivers, a lorry could be driven for up to 20 hours per day<\/a> meaning thousand-mile days are possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeper cabs are not without their issues, though:<\/p>\n\n\n\n