← 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

Final Memory Checklist

  • Know the two key driver-licensing thresholds and the operator-licensing threshold.
  • Match the load type to the correct body and specialist equipment.
  • Know the differences between rigid, artic and rigid/drawbar configurations.
  • Remember the key dimensions and payload examples.
  • Know pallet dimensions, capacity examples and the main on-board handling equipment.
  • Understand why load-handling equipment improves efficiency but creates additional safety risks.
  • Know the main fuel-economy and aerodynamic considerations.
  • Understand Euro emissions, SCR, AdBlue, EGR and DPF.
  • Remember alternative fuels and the environmental benefits of synthetic lubricants.
  • Know the low-noise measures and the Austrian 'L' and German 'G' examples.
  • Assess vehicle economics on a whole-life-cost basis.
  • Remember the main crew-comfort features and why they can improve safety/productivity.
  • Know the main vehicle and load-security measures.