← Lessons 26-Vehicle Selection
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1. INTRODUCTION 2. LICENSING 3. TYPES OF LOAD TO BE CARRIED 4. VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS LOAD HANDLING CONSIDERATIONS 7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 8. ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS 9. CREW COMFORT CONSIDERATIONS 10. SECURITY 11. CONCLUSION REVISION SUMMARY Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These Final Memory Checklist

10. SECURITY

  • Security must protect both the load and the vehicle against theft, damage and unauthorised access.
  • General load restraint is covered separately in the safe-loading material.
  • Security measures include:
    • Substantial locks on load-compartment doors.
    • Remote central locking for the cab.
    • Vehicle immobilisers.
    • Box-bodied vehicles rather than curtainsiders where appropriate.
  • Encrypted seals.
  • Vehicle tracking devices.
  • Cameras supported by digital video recording.