Safety Checks and Precautions for Long Haul Truck Drivers
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Why did driver Dave check the brakes?
To check they are connected properly and working
How does driver Dave keep himself safe?
He has regular breaks and rests so he doesn’t become tired on a long
journey
Name one thing that Dave checked before he started his journey?
Examples: enough fuel, Adblue, no warning lights on the dashboard
Please photograph
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Have you witnessed your family members checking the
journey (sat nav/Google maps) before setting off?
Hopefully, yes!
What other safety checks do they do before starting a journey?
Examples: checking tyres (tread and pressure) checking oil, lights
working, screenwash for windscreen
Name one thing that Dave checked when he finished his journey?
In the yard, he had to check there was no one walking around and
find his designated unloading bay
Please photograph
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Where was Dave heading to?
Scotland
Checking his route – what are the things he needs to check before
leaving?
Roadworks, congestion, estimated journey time, places he can stop to
take a rest, height limits on bridges
What was the obstacle Dave needed to be aware of when he arrived at
the yard?
A height limit on the entrance bridge
Why does Dave wear gloves and hi-vis clothing?
Gloves – to protect his hands when working on the truck and trailer
Hi-vis – to make sure other drivers can see him when he’s out of his
cab (fluorescent helps you be seen in the day, reflective at night)
Please photograph
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Can you think of times when you’ve seen people wearing hi-vis and
have you had to wear it yourself? Why is this done?
People who work on or near the road wear it so road users can see
them e.g. school crossing patrol, firefighter, police officer, refuse
collector. This helps to keep them safe.
What does BLACK stand for?
B
rakes,
L
egs,
A
irlines,
C
lip and
K
ingpin (the kingpin connects the
trailer to the truck)
Please photograph
Explore the essential safety checks and precautions undertaken by long-haul truck drivers like Dave before, during, and after their journeys. From inspecting brakes to wearing hi-vis clothing, learn how drivers prioritize safety on the road.
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Suggested answers Please photograph Why did driver Dave check the brakes? To check they are connected properly and working How does driver Dave keep himself safe? He has regular breaks and rests so he doesn t become tired on a long journey Name one thing that Dave checked before he started his journey? Examples: enough fuel, Adblue, no warning lights on the dashboard
Suggested answers Please photograph Have you witnessed your family members checking the journey (sat nav/Google maps) before setting off? Hopefully, yes! What other safety checks do they do before starting a journey? Examples: checking tyres (tread and pressure) checking oil, lights working, screenwash for windscreen Name one thing that Dave checked when he finished his journey? In the yard, he had to check there was no one walking around and find his designated unloading bay
Suggested answers Please photograph Where was Dave heading to? Scotland Checking his route what are the things he needs to check before leaving? Roadworks, congestion, estimated journey time, places he can stop to take a rest, height limits on bridges What was the obstacle Dave needed to be aware of when he arrived at the yard? A height limit on the entrance bridge Why does Dave wear gloves and hi-vis clothing? Gloves to protect his hands when working on the truck and trailer Hi-vis to make sure other drivers can see him when he s out of his cab (fluorescent helps you be seen in the day, reflective at night)
Suggested answers Please photograph Can you think of times when you ve seen people wearing hi-vis and have you had to wear it yourself? Why is this done? People who work on or near the road wear it so road users can see them e.g. school crossing patrol, firefighter, police officer, refuse collector. This helps to keep them safe. What does BLACK stand for? Brakes, Legs, Airlines, Clip and Kingpin (the kingpin connects the trailer to the truck)
