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1. INTRODUCTION 2. THE VEHICLE 3. THE DRIVER 4. THE LOAD 5. THE BUSINESS 6. THE LAW 7. CONCLUSION 8. Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These 9. Final Memory Checklist

3. THE DRIVER

  • Mobile phones and modern telecommunications allow operators to maintain contact with drivers while they are away from the depot.
  • Operators can amend planned operations quickly when circumstances change.
  • CANbus and other vehicle technology can provide information about driver performance and behaviour.
  • Information that may be monitored includes:
  • Fuel economy.
  • Use of gears and clutch.
  • Over-revving of the engine.
  • Harsh braking and deceleration.
  • Use of cruise control.
  • Digital tachographs, introduced in 2006 according to the source, give management access to more information than older analogue chart-based systems.
  • The source notes the development of second-generation smart tachographs incorporating GPS tracking and wireless data transmission for remote checking by enforcement authorities.
  • Smartphone technology can also support lone workers:
  • Applications can monitor movement.
  • An alert can be generated if the phone has not moved for a specified period.
  • A panic button can provide a way for a driver to signal an emergency.