Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook - Transport

Fuel system ...................................................................................................... 61Gear boxes ....................................................................................................... 62Lights and indicators......................................................................................... 63Rear marking plates ......................................................................................... 65Rust and corrosion ........................................................................................... 66Seats and seatbelts .......................................................................................... 66Steering ............................................................................................................ 66Structure ........................................................................................................... 66Suspension ....................................................................................................... 66Wheels and tyres .............................................................................................. 66Windscreen and windows ................................................................................. 67Pre-departure checks67Pre-departure safety checks............................................................................. 69Dealing with problems ...................................................................................... 69Defect reporting ................................................................................................ 69Uncoupling and coupling70Uncoupling a semi-trailer ................................................................................. 70Coupling a semi-trailer .................................................................................... 71Uncoupling a truck and trailer ........................................................................ 73Coupling a truck and trailer ............................................................................ 74Summary75What you should know about maintenance ................................................... 75Vehicle dimensions and loading 76Minimising dimensions ..................................................................................... 76Statutory limits .................................................................................................. 76Maximum width ................................................................................................. 77Rear overhang .................................................................................................. 77Load shift .......................................................................................................... 78How to carry a load safely ................................................................................ 79Loading 79Projecting loads ............................................................................................. 79Dangerous projections ..................................................................................... 79Warning requirements on projections .............................................................. 79Dangerous projections .................................................................................. 81Load distribution and arrangement .................................................................. 81Positioning the load .......................................................................................... 82Securing the load ............................................................................................ 83Load restraints 83Blocking ........................................................................................................... 85Stakes in pockets ............................................................................................ 85Crowned loads ................................................................................................. 86Divided crowned loads .................................................................................... 86Dunnage ........................................................................................................ 87Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Handbook