Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook - Transport

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8They also check the performance and standard of Authorised InspectionStations and examiners.Transport Inspectors are easily recognised by their uniform and allInspectors carry identification cards that are produced on request.104Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Handbook
Summary8• What you should know about penaltiesAfter reading this section, you should know -• the demerit points limit for your type of licence• why your licence may be suspended or cancelled• types of defects and how you may be affectedNotes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Handbook 105
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Heavy vehicle handbookThis handbook
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ContentsHow to use this handbook 7L
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Fuel system .......................
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How to use this handbookThis handbo
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Licences2You must have a heavy vehi
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2• MR (medium rigid licence)The v
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2• show evidence of identity (thi
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2• What requirements apply to lea
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2• External service providersThe
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3Driver fatigueDriver fatigue is on
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3• Have at least two nights of un
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3Standard hours - solo commercial b
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3The log book must show -• your n
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3SeatbeltsIt is important for truck
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4Safe drivingLow risk drivingAs a p
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4Potential for something to move in
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4Brake failureBrakes kept in good c
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4Basic driving techniques• HillsB
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4Summary• What you should know ab
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5At intersections you may have to s
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Page 59 and 60: 6inspection of hydraulic brakesStep
Page 61: 63 Apply the foot brake another fou
Page 68: 6Typical fitting of alternative sty
Page 72 and 73: 6Uncoupling and couplingUncoupling
Page 74: 62 Check that the turntable and kin
Page 78 and 79: 7 Vehicle dimensions and loadingIt
Page 80 and 81: 7The maximum rear overhang of a rig
Page 82 and 83: 7• Projecting loadsThis informati
Page 84 and 85: 7The weight of the load needs to be
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Page 88 and 89: 7Stakes or stanchions should be use
Page 90 and 91: 7• ContainersVehicles used to car
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Page 94 and 95: 7In the event of a crash you mustCa
Page 96 and 97: 7Carry appropriate guidesYou must k
Page 98 and 99: 7It also provides advice on the fol
Page 100 and 101: 8PenaltiesTraffic offencesPenalties
Page 102 and 103: 8• Speed limiter offencesA heavy
Page 104 and 105: 8• Formal warningType of vehicle
Page 108 and 109: 9Driver knowledge test questionsQue
Page 110 and 111: 9QuestionTo obtain a light rigid or
Page 112 and 113: 10loads and vehicles, and to allow
Page 114 and 115: 10Tachometer - An instrument for me
Page 116 and 117: 11LLaden mass......................
Page 118 and 119: 12Useful contactsDepartment of Infr
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