Lesson 1Pre-departure telematics an' systems checks: tachograph calibration status, fleet telematics login, ADAS/camera/function checks, cab comfort an' safety items (fire extinguisher, PPE)Yuh wi learn how fi complete pre-departure checks pon tachographs, telematics, an' driver aids, includin' calibration status, driver login, ADAS an' camera function tests, plus cab comfort, PPE, fire extinguisher, an' emergency equipment.
Confirming tachograph calibration an' timeDownloading an' inserting driver cardsLogging into fleet telematics systemsChecking ADAS, cameras an' proximity sensorsInspecting fire extinguisher an' first aid kitVerifying PPE an' in-cab emergency itemsLesson 2Mandatory walkaround inspection: tyres, rims, lights, reflectors, underbody, suspension, exhaust, an' fluid leaksDis section detail di mandatory HGV walkaround inspection, focusin' pon tyres, wheels, lights, reflectors, bodywork, underbody, suspension, exhaust, an' fluid leaks, plus defect reporting, rectification, an' record-keeping duties.
Tyre tread, pressure an' sidewall conditionWheel rims, nuts an' security indicatorsLights, indicators an' reflectors checkBodywork, underbody an' chassis inspectionSuspension, exhaust an' fluid leak checksRecording an' reporting vehicle defectsLesson 3Trailer coupling an' decoupling checks: fifth wheel condition, locking, air an' electrical lines, landing gearHere yuh wi learn safe coupling an' uncoupling a semi-trailers, includin' fifth wheel inspection, kingpin engagement, visual an' tug checks, air an' electrical line connections, landing gear use, an' preventing trailer roll-away.
Inspecting fifth wheel, kingpin an' mountingCorrect trailer height an' alignmentLocking jaws, safety latch an' tug testConnecting air, electrical an' EBS linesRaising an' lowering landing legs safelyFinal coupled trailer walkaround checkLesson 4Handling limited quantities a hazardous goods: packaging, labeling, segregation, emergency information an' compliance checksDis section explain handling limited quantities a hazardous goods, includin' packaging checks, labeling an' marking, segregation rules, documentation, emergency information, PPE, spill response, an' staying compliant wid ADR exemptions.
Identifying limited quantity an' ADR classesChecking packaging integrity an' closuresVerifying labels, marks an' placardsSegregation a incompatible dangerous goodsCarrying transport an' emergency documentsPPE, spill kits an' emergency proceduresLesson 5Load security fi mixed freight: pallet lashing, use a straps, dunnage, load distribution an' axle weight awarenessDis section explain how fi secure mixed freight safely, usin' pallets, straps, chains, an' dunnage. It cover load distribution, center a gravity, axle weights, blocking an' bracing, an' compliance wid EN 12195 an' operator policies.
Assessing load type an' securing methodUsing pallets, straps, chains an' edge protectorsApplying dunnage, blocking an' bracingPlanning load distribution an' center a gravityChecking axle weights an' legal limitsFinal load security walkaround checksLesson 6Paperwork an' digital documents: CMR, waybills, dangerous goods declarations, vehicle papers, driver licence, CPC an' digital tachograph cardsDis section cover essential transport paperwork an' digital records, includin' CMR, waybills, ADR declarations, vehicle an' trailer documents, driver qualifications, an' tachograph cards, plus how fi verify validity an' availability.
Checking CMR notes an' waybills fi accuracyVerifying ADR an' dangerous goods declarationsConfirming vehicle an' trailer registration papersChecking driver license an' CPC validityInspecting digital an' analogue tachograph cardsLesson 7Brake system inspection: air system pressure, reservoirs, audible checks, slack adjusters, ABS an' EBS functional checksHere yuh wi review how fi inspect HGV air brake systems before departure, includin' pressure build-up, leak checks, warning devices, reservoirs, slack adjusters, an' functional checks a ABS an' EBS pon both tractor an' trailer.
Pre-trip air pressure an' leak checksReservoir draining an' moisture controlTesting low pressure warning devicesChecking slack adjusters an' pushrod travelABS an' EBS warning light verificationTrailer brake performance an' balance