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Contents1. Before driving your vehicle 1.1 Useful Information 4 1.2 Driver/Management Responsibilities 4 1.3 Driving Licence Categories 5 1.4 Driver CPC 7 1.5 Operator’sLicence 7
2. Operating your vehicle 2.1 Defensive Driver Awareness Training 8 2.2 Collecting Vehicles from FTS 9 2.3 FuelEfficiency 9 2.4 Records of Drivers Hours 10 2.4.1 Applicable Vehicles 10 2.4.2 EU Drivers Hours Regulations – Tachographs / Digital Driver Card 10 2.4.3 Domestic Drivers Hours Regulations – Drivers Log Book 10 2.4.4 Breaks from Driving 10 2.4.5On–the–SpotFinesandPenaltyPointsgivenbyDVSA 11 2.5 Driving Controls 11 2.6 In – House Fuelling 11 2.7 External Fuelling Procedures 12
3. Driver responsibilities 3.1 Daily/WeeklyVehicleChecks 12 3.1.1DailyChecks 12 3.1.2WeeklyChecks 12 3.1.3Consumables/Levels–TyreNotes 14 3.2 VehicleandLoadSecurity 14 3.2.1 Use of trailers 14 3.3 Stolen / Vandalised Vehicles 14 3.4 Passengers/LoadCapacity 15 3.5 Producing Legal Documents to the Police 15 3.6 Cleaning Vehicles 16 3.7 Reporting Vehicle Defects 16 3.8 Driving Standards 16 3.8.1 Authorised Use of Vehicles 16 3.8.2 Legal Operation 17 3.8.3 Compliance Audits 17 3.8.4 Driving Offences 18 3.8.5 Smoking 18 3.8.6 Seatbelts 18 3.8.7 Mobile Phone Use 19 3.8.8 Speed Limits 19
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4. Vehicle maintenance and repairs
4.1 Scheduled Maintenance 20 4.2 Unscheduled Repairs 21 4.3 Replacement Vehicles 21 4.4 Unreported Damage 21
5. Vehicle breakdowns 5.1 Dos&Don’ts 21 5.2 ReportingVehicleBreakdown(includingtyrepunctures) 22 5.2.1DuringNormalWorkingHours 22 5.2.2OutsideWorkingHours 22 5.3 Replacement Vehicles 22
6. In case of emergency 6.1 Scene of Accident / Incident 23 6.1.1PersonalInjury 23 6.1.2 Exchange Details 23 6.2 Reporting Accidents to Management 23
7. Specialised vehicle / equipment 7.1 Fork Lift Truck Driving 23 7.2 WinterMaintenanceVehicles 23 7.3 Loaders and Shovels 24
8. Returning vehicles and specialised equipment to FTS 8.1 Vehicle / Equipment Cleanliness 24 8.2 Vehicles / Equipment Damage 24
9. Departmental specific working procedures Appendix 1
The wording in this publication can be made available in other formats such as large print and Braille.Please call 01274 432174
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1. Before Driving Your Vehicle
1.1 Useful Information
Telephone Numbers (
VehicleWorkshopReception 01274433581 DuringNormalWorkingHours 01274433581 OutsideWorkingHours 01274438882 Transport Hire 01274 433580
Hours of Work
NormalWorkingHours: VehicleWorkshopReception Mon–Thursday,06.00am–22.15pm &ShearbridgeDepot Friday–20.30pm
Contact for All Driving / Vehicle Enquiries [email protected]
Emergency Services 999 / 112
1.2 Driver Responsibilities
TheHealth&SafetyatWorkAct1974requiresyou,asanindividual,andadriver,toensurethatsofarasreasonablypracticableyouensurethatthehealth,safetyandwelfareofyourself,otheremployeesandmembersofthepublicarenotputatriskbyyourworkrelatedactivitiesandactionswhendriving.Itistherefore,anessentialrequirementthatyoudriveandoperateyourvehiclewithintheparametersoftheLaw,HighwayCodeandApprovedCodesofPractice,astheCouncilwillnotcondoneemployeesbreakingthelaworputtingpeopleatriskofinjuryunderanycircumstances.
WhendrivinganyCouncilvehicleoranyvehiclehired,youmustensurethatyoupossessanappropriatecurrentdrivinglicenceand/orcertificateofcompetence.
Youshouldalwayskeepwithinthelaw,e.g.itisanoffencetouseadefectiveorexcessivelydirtyvehicle.Youmustkeepwithinthespeedlimits,donotoverloadvehicles,alwaysparksafelyandensurethatyoudonotexceedyouralloweddrivinghours(furtherdetailsonthesetopicsarelistedundertherelevantparagraphs).
Ifyoutransportfuelincans,youmustensurethecansareofanapproveddesignandareproperlysecuredandthatyoudonotexceedthevolumeyoushouldbetransporting.Ifyouareunsureofthemaximumallowedamount,contactyourlinemanager or FTS.
Thislistisdesignedtomakeyouthinkaboutyourdrivingresponsibilitiesandisnotexhaustive.However,ifyouareindoubtaboutyourlegalobligations,pleasedonothesitatetocontactanFTSmemberofstaff,whowillgladlyhelp.
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Management Responsibilities
Departmentalmanagersareresponsiblefortakingallnecessaryactionstoensurethesafetyofdriversandvehicleswithintheirdepartment,aswellasthesafetyoftheroad going public. Supervisors / Team leaders with driver/vehicle responsibilities are also included.
Infringementofanydriving,vehicleoroperatingrequirementwhilstatworkcouldresultinaprosecution(includingendorsementanddisqualificationfordrivers)orfineforthedriver,andtheirresponsiblemanager.FordriversofvehicleswhichoperateundertheCouncil’sOperator’sLicence(“OLicence”)thiscouldalsoresultinsuspension or revocation of the Councils O Licence which would prevent the Council fromdeliveringitsservices.Inallcases,thedriverand/ormanagermaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionforcontraveningdriving,vehicleorsafetyrequirements.
TheHealth&SafetyatWorkAct1974andtheManagementofHealthandSafetyatWorkRegulations1999placealegaldutyonemployerstoensure,asfarasisreasonablypracticable,thehealthandsafetyofallemployeeswhileatwork.Bothpiecesoflegislationrequireriskassessmentsandriskmanagementpriortocarryingoutaworkactivity.Suchriskassessmentsshouldincludereferencetodrivingasahazardifitformspartoftheworkingactivity.Controlmeasuresthatareapplicabletodriving are covered within this document.
1.3 Driving Licence Categories
Driversmustensurethedrivinglicencecategoryentitlementtheyholdallowsthemtooperateanylegalvehicleandtrailercombinationthatmaybeusedtocarryouttheirduties.
All licences issued after April 1991 show entitlement in the categories and sub categories listed below. Equivalent entitlements issued before that date are listed in thethirdcolumn.MaximumAuthorisedMass(mam)isthesameas,MaximumGrossWeight(mgw)andmeansthemaximumthevehicle/trailercanlegallyweighwhenfullyloaded,regardlessoftheactualweightofthevehicle/trailer.
Themaincategoriesofentitlementaresetoutasbelow:
Light Vehicles and Quad Bikes
Category B1Youcandrivemotorvehicleswith4wheelsupto400kgunladenor550kgifthey’redesignedforcarryinggoods.
CarsCategory BYoucandrivevehiclesupto3,500kgMaximumAuthorisedMass(MAM)withupto8passengerseats(withatrailerupto750kg).Youcanalsotowheaviertrailersifthetotalweightofvehicleandtrailerisn’tmorethan3,500kg.Youcandrivemotortricycleswithapoweroutputhigherthan15kWifyouareover21yearsold.
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PhysicallydisableddriverswithprovisionalcategoryBentitlementwillalso haveprovisionalentitlementtoridecategoryA1orAmotortricycles.Able-bodieddriverscannolongerridemotortricycleswithaprovisional categoryBlicence.
Small Vehicles (non vocational)Category B autoYoucandriveacategoryBvehicle-butonlyanautomaticone.
Category B+EYoucandriveacategoryBvehiclewithatrailerwhentheyhaveacombinedweightover3,500kg.
Medium-Sized Vehicles (vocational licence required)Category C1Youcandrivevehiclesweighingbetween3,500and7,500kg(withatrailerupto750kg).
Category C1+EYoucandriveC1categoryvehicleswithatrailerover750kg,butthetrailer-whenfullyloaded-can’tweighmorethanthevehicle.Thecombinedweightofbothcan’texceed12,000kg.
Large Vehicles (vocational licence required)Category CYoucandrivevehiclesover3,500kg(withatrailerupto750kg). Category C+EYoucandrivecategoryCvehicleswithatrailerover750kg.
MinibusesCategory D1Youcandrivevehicleswith:
— no more than 16 passenger seats — a maximum length of 8 metres — a trailer up to 750kg
Category D1+EYoucandriveD1categoryvehicleswithatrailerover750kg,butthetrailer-whenfullyloaded-can’tweighmorethanthevehicle.Thecombinedweightofbothcan’texceed12,000kg.
BusesCategory DYoucandriveanybuswithmorethan8passengerseats(withatrailerupto750kg). Category D+EYoucandriveDcategoryvehicleswithatrailerover750kg
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Note: Youcandrivethesevehiclesatage18ifoneofthefollowingapplies:
● YouhavepassedyourdrivingtestandDriverCPCinitialqualification.
● YouarelearningtodriveortakingadrivingtestforthiscategoryorDriverCPCinitialqualification.
● You are taking a national vocational training course to get a Driver CPC initial qualification.
● Youhadyourdrivinglicencebefore10September2009.
1.4 Driver CPC
On27thMarch2006,thememberstatesoftheEuropeanUnionagreedonthenewrules for driving licences in Europe. European legislation requiring a Driver CPC qualificationinadditiontoadrivinglicence,appliestonewdriversacquiringaPCV(PassengerCarryingVehicle)licencefrom10September2008andforthosedriversacquiringaLGV(LargeGoodsVehicle)licencefrom10September2009.
Thosewhoalreadyholdavocationallicencebeforethesedateswillbegivenacquired‘grandfather’rightsfor5years;however,alldriversmustcomplete35hoursperiodictrainingeveryfiveyears.
What is the purpose of Driver CPC?
● Aims to maintain high driving standards
● Improveroadsafety–accidentreduction
● Increasefuelefficiency
● Reduction in maintenance costs
● Improve image of the authorities
Drivers who do not complete the Driver CPC training throughout their career and/ordonotcarrytheirqualificationcardwiththematalltimesonceissuedriskfixedpenaltyfinesandupto2yearsimprisonmentintheeventoffraud.
1.5 Operator Licensing
● TheOperatorsLicenceisgovernedbyGoodsVehicles(LicensingofOperators)Regulations 1995.
● Operators of most good vehicles over 3.5 tonnes maximum permissible weight mustholdanOperator’sLicencetocoverthesevehicles.
The3typesoflicencesare: 1.RestrictedLicence(OrangeDisc) 2. Standard Licence (Blue Disc) – The Council operates under this licence 3.StandardInternationalLicence(GreenDisc)
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The colour of the O Licence disc indicates the class of licence under which a vehicle isoperating.BeforeanOLicenceisgrantedtheTrafficCommissionermustbesatisfiedthatthevehicleswillbeoperatedandmaintainedsafelyandlegally.
Whenvehiclesarenotinuse,thepremiseswheretheyarenormallykeptarereferredto as an Operating Centre. Applications to use one or more Operating Centres have tobesubmittedtothelocalTrafficAreaforapproval.
Environmental factors are considered upon submission and conditions to limit environmentalimpactmaybeimposed.Wemustgiveassurancesandhaveproceduresinplacetoensurethat:
● Thereisanominatedpersonresponsibleforthetransportoperations,whowillbeprofessionallycompetent(i.e.CPCholder)andbeofgoodrepute.
● Wehaveoperatingcentressuitableforthenumberofvehicles,bearinginmindsize,locationandaccessofthesites.
● Wehaveproperarrangementstoensurewemeetalllegalobligationswhichincludedrivers’hour’srules/speedlimits.
● Wehavepropermaintenancefacilitiesofourownwithsufficientfundstokeepvehiclesfitandserviceable.
Penalties
● TheTrafficCommissioners(TC)maytakeactionagainstthelicenceholdersifobligationsarenotfulfilled.
● TCwillconsidertheoperators/driversconvictionsinrelationto:
— Drivers’hours. — Records. — Overloading. — Trafficoffences. — AnyspotcheckstakenplacebyDriver&VehicleStandardsAgency(DVSA)
Ultimatelythiscanleadtodisciplinaryactionintheformof:
— AformalwarningresultingintheOLicencebeentemporarilysuspended. — Complete withdrawal of the O Licence. — Impounding vehicles used without an operators licence. — Imprisonment of both driver and operator.
2. Operating Your Vehicle
2.1 Driver Awareness Training
Beforeanemployeemaybeauthorisedtodriveavehicleorplantequipmenttheymustundergoformal vehicle familiarisation training and assessmentonthevehicle(s)theyarerequiredtodrive.
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Theinstructionandassessmentistobecarriedoutandrecordedbyanappropriatelyqualifiedorexperiencedmanagerorperson.Postfamiliarisationtraining,aspartofacommitmenttodevelopasafedrivingculturewithintheCouncil,managersarerequiredtomonitordriveractivitiesandinvestigateanyincidentsandtakeappropriateactionwherenecessary.WhereconcernsareraisedmanagementmayrequestafurtherassessmentconductedbyFTSassessors.Safe&FuelEfficientDriving(SAFED)isalsoavailable.
2.2 Collecting Vehicles from FTS
AsanemployeeoftheCouncilwhocollectsavehicle,eitherneworreplacement,itisimportantthatyouarefamiliarwiththevehiclecontrolsandareawarehowtocarryoutdailyandweeklychecks.Therefore,amemberofFTSwillundertakea‘commissioningexercise’andprovidedocumentationtoconfirmthatyouhavebeenshownandarefamiliarwiththevehicleequipmentandnecessarychecksbeforeavehicleisreleasedintoyourcare.Thecontentsofthisexercisewillinclude:-
— Howtochecklubricantandfluidlevels — Checkingofsafetycriticalitemse.g.lightsandtyres — Vehiclemaximumloadcapacities,heightandwidths — Vehicle fuelling and locations — Provisionofvehicleandindividualfuelkey(whereapplicable).
2.3 Fuel Efficiency
Fuelisamajorcostwhenoperatingalargefleet.Asoperatorsweneedtoimproveconsumptionthiscanbedonebyeffectiverouteingandhavingplannedmaintenanceregimes in place.
As a driver beingfuelefficientincludes:
● Alwayscarryoutdefectschecks,whichincludesuchitemsastyrepressuresandfuelleaksthatcanadverselyaffectthe fuel consumption.
● Know the characteristics of the engine inyourvehicleandemploy driving techniques to get the most out of it.
● Accelerateandbrakesmoothly,readingthe road ahead.
● Use the correct gear for the given situation and block change as appropriate.
● Use engine/exhaust brake where possible.
● Adhere to speed limit.
● Stop engine when parked or loading/unloading if possible.
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2.4 Recording of Drivers Hours
2.4.1 Applicable Vehicles
It is a legal requirement that vehicles over 3,500kgsandcertainPassengerCarryingVehicle(PCV),driversmustkeeprecordsoftheirdrivinghour’sinlinewithcurrentEuropeanand Domestic Driving Hours Regulations. Consequentlydriverswillberequiredtousedigital and analogue tachograph recording equipment,orcompleteamanuallog.FTSwillneedtobesatisfiedthatdriversarecompetentto use this equipment and are able to complete thedrivers’log.Wherenecessary,trainingand advice will be provided at driver induction or onset of vehicle hire and as a continuous process as legislation changes.
2.4.2 EU Drivers Hours Regulations – Tachographs / Digital Driver Card
ForGoodsandPCVvehiclesunderthiscategory,tachographrecordingchartsordigitaldrivercardinformationmustbekeptinlinewithEUDriversHoursRegulations,regardlessifavehicleisonlyusedinfrequentlyandforshortdistances,(trainingwillbeprovidedbyFTS).
2.4.3 Domestic Drivers Hours Regulations – Drivers Log Book
CertainlocalCouncilGoodsVehiclesareexemptfromEUDriversHoursRegulationsinthattheyareclassed‘underexemption’asDomesticDriversHoursRegulations.Inthisinstance,driversarelegallyrequiredtocompleteadriverslogbook(trainingwillbeprovidedbyFTS).
2.4.4 Breaks from Driving
ThedrivingandrestlimitsfordriversworkingunderEuropeanUnion(EU),UKDomesticandWorkingTimearecoveredbyvariousdirectivesandlegislation.ThesearecomplexandthereforemonitoredcarefullybybothoperationaldepartmentsandFleet&TransportServices(FTS)toensurecomplianceandtosafeguardtheCouncil’sOperatorsLicenceandgoodrepute.
ToprovideflexibleandresponsiveservicestheCouncilutilisesderogationsfromEUdrivers’rulestooperateunderUKDomesticrulesinsomedepartments.Ananomalyofthisisthatitcomplicatesadriver’srestrequirementfordutyperiod’sexceeding9hours.TheCouncilthereforeprovidesapolicyonthematterwhichstipulatesminimum compliance requirements for Council departments/drivers.
Toprotectdrivers,operationaldepartmentsandtheCouncil’sOLicenceandtoensureconsistency,alldepartmentsoperatingunderUKDomesticrulesaretorefreshorcreateadocumented“DriverSafetyPolicy”whichincorporatesCouncilpolicyandthefollowing:
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1. The minimum drivers rest period when driving under UK Domestic Rules is 30 minuteswhendutytimereaches6hours,45minutesbetween6hoursand9hoursand60minutesforover9hourswithamaximum11hourdutyperiod.Breaksaretobesplitevenlyovertheworkingdaywiththelastperiodtakenbefore the 10th hour. Breaksarenotincludedintotaldutytime.
2. Ascheduleofwork/breaksinaccordancewiththeirspecificorlikely serviceoperation(s).
3. Thehours,breaksandrestdaysofdriverswhoworkovertime,provide emergencycalloutprovisionand/orworkoutsidetheAuthoritymustbe recorded and accounted for.
4. Forserviceswhichprovideanemergencyprovision(e.g.gritting),tobeconsideredanemergencyaneventshouldbeboth“unforeseeableandunforeseen”.Evenifutilisingemergencyprovisionmanagersmustprovidesufficientbreaksandrestbetweenshiftstoensuresafety.
2.4.5 On the Spot Fines and Penalty Points given by DVSA
DVSAexaminersarenowissuingfixedpenaltiestodriversforinfringementsdetectedduringroadsideenforcementchecksandofficialscannowissuepenaltiesto unsafe vehicles at the roadside. Thisfurtherenforcestheneedtocarryoutdailydefectchecksbeforedrivingavehicle.
Previously,onlypoliceofficerswereabletoissuefixedpenaltiestodriversforroadtrafficoffences.ThesepowershavebeenextendedtoDVSAexaminersandfixedpenaltieshavethemselvesbeenextendedtoapplytomoreoffences,suchasdrivers’hoursanddrivercertificationinfringements.
2.5 Driving Controls
Itisimportantthatyouareawareandarefamiliarwiththecontrolsandcomponentsofyournewvehiclesothatyoucandrivesafelyandensurethatyouknowhowtoundertakeroutinedailyandweeklydriverchecks.ThereforewhencollectinganewCouncilvehiclefromFTS,amemberofstaffwillprovideyouwith:-
● Basic control and component familiarisation
● A comprehensive vehicle handbook
Onreceiptoftheabove,youwillbeaskedtosignappropriatedocumentationconfirmingthistraininghastakenplacebeforethevehicleisreleased.
Whenchangingavehiclefromyourexistingfleetvehicletoanewreplacementyouwillreceiveavehiclehandbookandavehiclefuelkey.Youwillberequiredtoreturnthehandbookandrelevantvehiclefuelkeyfromyouroriginalvehicle.
2.6 In – House Vehicle Fuelling
TheCouncil’scomputerisedfuellingsystemismanagedbyFTS.Thisalsoincludesdispensingandmonitoringof‘Adblue’fueladditiveusedtolowerexhaustemissioninline with current & forthcoming legislation.
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2.7 External Fuelling Procedures
DepartmentsthatdonotusetheCouncil’sin-housefuellingprovisionmaybeabletonegotiate external fuelling arrangements via FTS.
3. Driver Responsibilities
3.1 Daily/Weekly Vehicle Checks
Beforecommencingyourdailyworkrelatedactivities,asthedriver,itisyourlegalresponsibilitytoundertakedailyandweeklychecksonyourvehicletoensurethatitemsareserviceableandoperatingwithinthelawanddefectsareimmediatelyreported to FTS vehicle workshop reception (see 3.7 for reporting of defects).Belowisasampleofitemstobechecked,refertodefectrecordbookforcomprehensive itemised checklist.
3.1.1 Daily Checks
— Check audible and visual warning devices — Checkengineoil,topupifnecessary — Checkenginecoolantlevel(water),topupifnecessary — Checkobligatorylightsareworking — Check windscreen wipers and washers are working — Checkconditionofwheelsandtyres,wheelnutsforsecurity(visually) — Ensureidentificationnumberplateandfleetnumbersarecleanandvisible — Checkbrakefluidlevel — Checkentrances,emergencyexitsandpassengerstepsarefunctional — Checkfireprotectionequipment(iffitted) — Check auto gearbox oil level where accessible — Visuallylookaroundthevehicleforanyobviousdamageorprotrusions
3.1.2 Weekly Checks
— Checktyrepressures,adjustwherepossibleorseekadvicefromyourlinemanager or supervisor
— Checkwindscreenwasherbottle,topupifnecessary — Checkbatterylevel,topupwherepossible — CheckAutomaticChassisLubricationreservoir(iffitted)topupwherepossible — Check warning and legal notices — Checksecurityandoperationofancillaryequipment,e.g.roofrack,towbars
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3.1.3 Consumables/Levels – Tyre Information
Youcanobtainallvehicleconsumables,e.g.oils,antifreezeandbulbs,etc.fromFTSvehicleworkshop:ShearbridgeRoad,Bradford.
Minimum legal tyre tread depths:
1. VehiclesandPCVsconstructedtocarrynomorethan8passengers,uptoandincluding3500kgs–tyretreadshallbeminimumof1.6mmdepthinacontinuousbandaroundthetyrecircumferenceoverthecentral¾ofthetreadbreadth
2. VehiclesandPCVsconstructedtocarrymorethan8passengersabove3500kgs–tyretreadshallbeminimumof1.0mmdepthinacontinuousbandaroundthetyrecircumferenceover¾ofthetreadbreadthwiththetreadpatternstillvisibleontheother ¼
3.2 Vehicle and Load Security
Adequatesecurityandimmobilisersarefittedwhenvehiclesareinitiallysupplied.However,ifyouconsiderextrasecurityisneededduetoloadcarried,pleasespeaktoyourlinemanager/supervisorandifagreed,FTSwillgladlyfitadditionalsecurity.
ItisaconditionoftheCouncil’svehicleinsurancepolicyandgoodriskmanagementpracticethatbeforedriversleavetheirvehiclesunattended,theyarerequiredtolockvehiclesandensurethesecurityofloadsandequipment.Undernocircumstancesshouldyouleavekeysinyourvehiclesignitionwhilstunattended.(Unlessoperationallyrequired)
Theinsurancepolicydoesnotcoverthelossofpersonalbelongingsthereforepersonalitemsarecarriedatyourownrisk.
3.2.1 Use of Trailers
Beforetowingatrailercheckthatthetowingattachmentissuitable,andthatthetrailerlights,breakawaycableandbrakesareoperatingcorrectly.Ensurethetrailerdisplaysthenumberplateofthetowingvehicle.Driversshouldensurethatthetrailer is capable of being towed and that the laden weight does not exceed 80% ofthetowingvehicle.TheMaximumAuthorisedMass(MAM)ofthevehicleandtrailercombination,includingthemaximumloadthatcanbecarriedsafelywhenit’sbeingusedontheroad,mustnotbeexceeded(detailswillbefoundinthevehiclehandbookandonthevehicledataplate).
3.3 Stolen/Vandalised Vehicles
Intheunfortunateeventofyourvehiclebeingstolenorbrokeninto,youmustadvisethePoliceandyourlinemanager/supervisorimmediatelyfollowedbyreportingtheincident to FTS and completing the appropriate insurance report forms.
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3.4 Passengers/Load Capacity
TheCouncilwillnotunderanycircumstancecondonevehiclesbeingusedillegallywithregardstooverloading/carryingpassengers.Regardlessofthetypeofvehicleusedandtheloads/passengersyoucarry,itisyourlegalresponsibility,asthedriver,toensurethatpassengersaresafeandsecureandloadsarenotprotrudingbeyondthelegalmaximumandatalltimestheloadsyoucarrydonotexceedthemaximumlegallimitforthedesignandconstructionofyourvehicle.Iftheenforcementauthoritiesstopyouanddiscoverthatyourvehicleiscarryingexcessiveorinsecureloads,youwillbepersonallyliableforprosecutionwithfinesupto£5,000foreachoffence.
ForGoodsVehiclesthemaximumcarryingcapacityofvehiclesislistedonthevehicle’smanufacturersplateor‘platingcertificate’.PassengerCarryingVehicleswillshowmaximumcapacityinsidethevehiclesaloon,howeverifindoubt,yourfirstpointofcontactshouldbeFTSvehicleworkshopreception,whowillgladlyprovidethis information.
AdditionallyindividualtrainingmaybeprovidedbyFTS,whereyourlinemanagerorFTSfeelsitisnecessary.
3.5 Producing Legal Documents to the Police
ThePolicemayaskyoutoproducethenecessarylegaldocuments,i.e.vehicleMOT,insurancepolicyandyourdrivinglicence.YoucanobtaindocumentationforyourvehiclefromFTSvehicleworkshopreceptionatShearbridgeRoad,Bradford.AlldocumentsmustbereturnedimmediatelyonceyouhaveproducedthemtothePolice.
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3.6 Cleaning Vehicles
InordertoreflectagoodvisualimageofBradfordMetropolitanDistrictCounciltothecommunityweserveandalsoforhealthandsafetyreasons,itisimportantthatyoukeepboththeinteriorandexteriorofyourvehiclecleanandfreeofclutteratall times. Particularattentionshouldbepaidtocabglass,drivingmirrors,numberplatesandroadlighting.
FTS provide facilities for vehicle cleaning. Please contact the vehicle workshop reception atShearbridgeRoad,BradfordorspeaktoyourLinemanager/Supervisorwhowilladviseyouonequipmentavailabletomaintainyourvehiclekeeping it in a clean condition.
3.7 Reporting Vehicle Defects
Whenyoudiscoveravehicledefect,eitherwhenundertakingyourvehiclechecksorduringyourworkrelatedactivities,youmustrecordthedefectsimmediatelyinthevehiclesdefectreportbookandinformyourlinemanager/supervisororFTSvehicleworkshopreceptionforthenecessaryrepair.Ifavehicledefectbookisnotcarriedinyourvehicle,youmustreportthedefecttothevehicleworkshopreceptionwhereyouwillbeaskedtocompleteadefectreportformforrecordingpurposes.Ifyouhavedifficultyincompletingadefectreport,thereceptionstaffwillbeonlytoopleasedtoassistyou.
3.8 Driving Standards
3.8.1 Authorised User of Vehicles An authorised user of a vehicle is a driver who has been allocated a Council vehicle orundertermsofemploymentconsideredtobeacasualcaruser.Employeesusingtheirowncaronthisbasistoundertakeworkrelatedactivities(classedasGreyFleet)willbeaskedtoconfirmthatyourvehicleisappropriatelyinsuredforbusinessuseandifsoamileagepaymentwillbemadebasedonmileagetravelled.(withinthecarmileageclaimconditions).Youwillfindsupportingdocumentationbyvisitinghttp://www.bradford.gov.uk/handsandselectingDrivingatWorkoutliningtherequirementsofdriversandmanagerswhenoperatingGreyFleet.Imageofactualwebpage is shown below containing other useful documents.
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Driving at work
Ifyoudriveeitheryourown,hiredorCouncilvehicleswhileatwork,ormanageotherswhodo,thedocumentsheremayberelevant.
File Attachments:
Name Extension Type
ChildCarSeatandRestraintGuidance pdf
Driver Handbook doc
DrivingforWork-UseofPrivateVehicles-GreyFleet pdf
DrivingProcedure&Guidance-LargeGoodsVehicles doc
SafeDrivingatWorkFrameworkPolicyDecember2015 pdf
3.8.2 Legal Operation
FTSisresponsibleformanagingtheCouncil’stransportpolicyandprocedures.Asgoodmanagementpractice,anemployeewhodrivesaspartofworkrelatedactivitieswill be asked to participate in a bi-annual driving licence audit. Your licence details (includingoffences)willbetakenbyFTSforrecordpurposes.Departmentswillberesponsible for facilitating audits on behalf of FTS.
Whenundertakingworkrelatedactivitiesyoushallatalltimesoperatewithintheparametersofthelaw.TheCouncilwillnotcondoneyoubreakingthelawunderanycircumstances(e.g.speeding,overloading,etc).
3.8.3 Compliance Audits
Departmentcomplianceauditswillbecarriedoutperiodicallyandconsistof2sections – A and B. The Audits are designed to ensure vehicle and driver compliance information is consistent across all departments.
Part A (Basic)This section focuses on the requirement to ensure all vehicle related paperwork and information(Tachos/Logsheets)iskeptinthesamemanner,iseasilyaccessibleandthatdriverlicencechecksaredocumentedandfiled.PartorallofthisinformationcouldberequestedbyDVSAatanytime.
Part B (Advanced)ThissectionismoreindepthandlooksathowRTCsand08(unreporteddamage)reports have been investigated and acted upon and subsequent paperwork kept from these. It also looks at drivers hours infringements and documentation of how these were dealt with.
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Departmentswillbescoredandthefrequencyofauditswillbedependentonscoreswithaminimumof2peryearforhighscoringdepartmentsthenprorataforlowerscoreswithasmanyasneededtomaintaincompliance.
3.8.4 Driving Offences
Drivingundertheinfluenceofalcoholand/orillegalsubstancesisprohibitedandifyouaresuspectedofdoingsoyouwillbesuspendedfromdrivingdutieswithimmediateeffectandinconsultationwiththeindividualemployee,HumanResourcesandline-managers,themostappropriatecourseofactiondetermined.
Ifyouarereceivingprescribedmedicationitisyourresponsibilitytoensurethatyouarecapableofdriving,howeverifindoubt,pleasespeaktoyourlinemanager/supervisor who will offer help and support.
Ifyouhavecommittedanyformofdrivingoffenceaffectingworkrelatedactivities,youarerequiredtoinformyourlinemanager/supervisor.Arecordofyouroffencewillbe taken for management purposes.
AllworkrelatedroadtrafficoffenceswillbeviewedasabreachofdisciplineandconsequentlybeconsideredbymanagementundertheCouncil’sdisciplinaryprocedures.Roadtrafficoffencescommittedoutsideworkwillbeviewedinlinewithyourabilityandsuitabilitytocarryoutyourworkrelatedduties.
Youareresponsibleforpayingalldriverrelatedfinesforanytrafficoffencescommitted. Itistheresponsibilityofdriverstoinformtheirlinemanagersimmediatelyifforanyreasontheyhavetheirlicenceremoved.
3.8.5 Smoking
Smokingisnotpermittedinanyvehicleeitherasapassengeroradriver.Anenforcementofficercaninspectyourworkareaandvehicleandifevidenceofsmoking is found then this illegal behaviour will be considered as misconduct under theCouncil’sdisciplinaryprocedure.
3.8.6 Seatbelts
Seatbeltsmustbefittedandwornincars,lightvansandasfromOctober2001,inLGVs.Exemptionstotherulesinclude:
● Carryingoutamanoeuvrewhichincludesreversing
● Holdingavalidmedicalexemptioncertificate
● Using a vehicle constructed or adapted for deliver or collection of goods or mail to make deliveries or collections which are no more than 50m apart.
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3.8.7 Mobile / Smart Phone Use
● Do not use a mobile phone in amovingvehicleifyouarethedriver.
● Ifyoumustreceivecallswhilstyouaredrivingthevehicle,usea mobile phone with voicemail or call divert facilities. This wayyourphoneisswitchedoffand not a distraction. You can thencheckanddealwithyourcallswhenthevehicleissafelyparked up.
● Obeyanyspecificruleson phone restrictions e.g. when refuelling at petrol stations.
The use of mobile phones or adjusting / programming smart phones with satellite navigationapplicationsbydriverswhenavehicleisinmotionnotonlypresentsasignificanthazardtothewellbeingofthedriverandanypassengers;italsopresentsa hazard to other road users including pedestrians.
Employershaveagenerallegaldutytoensurethehealthandsafety,sofarasisreasonablypracticable,ofemployeesandotherpeopleaffectedbywhattheydo.Theymustcarryoutriskassessmentsandintroducemethodstoeliminateorcontrolsignificantrisks.Thisgeneraldutywillapplytomobile/smartphones.
TheHighwayCodecontainsthefollowingrequirement.ThisformspartoftheRoadTrafficActthereforeitisalegalrequirementandacriminaloffencetodisobeyit:
“YouMUSTexercisepropercontrolofyourvehicleatalltimes.Neveruseahandheldmobilephoneormicrophonewhendriving.Usinghandsfreeequipmentisalsolikelytodistractyourattentionfromtheroad.Itisfarsafernottouseanytelephonewhileyouaredriving–findasafeplacetostopfirst”.
From1December2003,itisanoffencetouseahandheldphonewhendriving,evenwhenstoppedattrafficlights.Don’t forget, in the event of an accident the Police will automatically check your mobile phone usage.
3.8.8 Speed Limits
Speedlimitsaresetforthesafetyofallroadusersandtheyvaryaccordingtotheclassofvehicleandthetypeofroad.Thesimplewaytoavoidspeedingpenaltiesistoknowyourlimitsanddrivesafelywithinthem.Pleaserememberthatthespeedlimitisnotatargetandyoushoulddriveatanappropriate speed for the road and weather conditions.Belowarethenationalspeedlimitswhichapplytoallroadsunlesssignsshowotherwise.
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Built-up areas mph
Single carriagewaysmph
Dual carriagewaysmph
Motorwaysmph
Carsandmotorcycles(including Car-derived vans up to 2 tonnesmaximumladenweight)
30 60 70 70
Cars towing caravans (including car-derived vans and motorcycles)
30 50 60 60
Buses and coaches (notexceeding12minoveralllength) 30 50 60 70
Goodsvehicles(notexceeding7.5tonnesmaximumladenweight) 30 50 60 70
Goodsvehicles(exceeding7.5tonnesmaximumladenweight) 30 50 60 60
All speeds stated are in miles per hour and apply to all roads unless signs show otherwise
*60 if articulated or towing
Street lighting means a 30 mph limit unless signs show otherwise. This applies to alltrafficonallroadsinEnglandandWales(onlyClassCandunclassifiedroadsinScotland)withstreetlighting.Builtupareasgenerallyhaveroadswithstreetlights.Unlesssignedotherwise,thespeedlimitisalways30mph,nomatterthenumberoflanes. Singlecarriagewayisanundividedroadwithnocentrebarrier. Dualcarriagewayisatwowaydividedroadwithacentralbarrierthatyouareabletocross from side roads.Motorwayisatwowaydividedroadwithacentralbarriercontainingsliproads.Itisonlypossibletoaccessamotorwayviasliproadsandthereisnocrosswaytraffic.
4. Vehicle Maintenance And Repairs
4.1 Scheduled Maintenance
VehicleservicingandplannedmaintenancewillbecarriedoutbyFTSvehicleworkshopatShearbridgeRoad,Bradfordunlessotherwiseagreed.UndernocircumstancesshouldyoutakeaCouncilvehicletoanunauthorisedvehiclerepairer.
Whenyourvehicleisscheduledtobeserviced,youwillbenotifiedthroughyourlinemanager/supervisor.Vehiclesnotattendingunlessbypriorarrangementwillbeissuedwitha‘prohibitionnotice’wherebythevehiclecannotbeusedotherthantoattendtheworkshopforthenecessaryworktobecarriedout.
Employeeswhousetheirownvehicleforworkrelatedactivitiesshallberequiredtoensurethattheirvehicleisproperlymaintainedandinroadworthycondition.
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4.2 Unscheduled Repairs
AllunscheduledrepairswillbecarriedoutbyFTSvehicleworkshopatShearbridgeRoad,Bradfordunlessotherwiseagreed.UndernocircumstancesshouldyoutakeaCouncil vehicle to an unauthorised vehicle repairer.
Intheeventofanunscheduledrepairyouwillbeaskedtofollowthe‘ReportingVehicleDefects’procedureoutlinedatparagraph3.7 when reporting an unscheduled repair/defect.
4.3 Replacement Vehicles
Ifareplacementvehicleisrequiredwhilstyourvehicleisundergoingscheduledorunscheduledwork,youwillbeprovidedwithasuitablereplacementvehiclebyFTS.
4.4 Unreported Damage
Anydamagefoundonvehiclesthathasnotbeenreportedwillbecodedas08work(unreporteddamage)andwillbesenttodepartmentmanagerstogetherwithotherfleetinformationtohelpmonitorandmanagebudgets.Managersareexpectedtoinvestigateanyinstancesandtakeappropriateactionwherenecessary.AsmentionedpreviouslythiswillalsoformpartofthedepotcomplianceauditscarriedoutbytheFleetEnforcementOfficers.Vehiclespresentedforplannedroutinemaintenancewith08workwillmeananextendedperiodofunavailabilitytotheuserdepartment.
5. Vehicle Breakdowns
5.1 In the event of a vehicle breakdown please follow these common sense guidelines:
Do
● Ensure where possible that the vehicle comes to a rest in a suitable place at the nearsideorawayfromthecarriageway.Thiswillminimisethedisruptiontootherroadusers.
● Ifyourvehiclebreaksdowninanoparkingareaandyouneedtoleaveittogethelp,speaktoaPoliceOfficer,TrafficWardenorParkingAttendantwherepossible,orleaveanoticeonyourwindscreen
● Dowearyourhighvisibilityclothingifavailable
Do Not
● Leaveyourvehicleinadangerouspositionorobstructingthecarriagewayunlessunavoidable.
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In the event of a Motorway Breakdown
Do
● Leavethecarriagewaywherepossible,usingextremecare.
● Staywithyourvehicleifnohardshoulder(evenifyoubreakdownonacontraflowsection)
● Getasfarawayfromthecarriagewayaspossibleifyouhaveabandonedyourvehicle.
● Usetheemergencytelephoneifyouneedhelp.
● Giveafulldescriptionofyourvehicleandlocation;includingtyresizesifappropriate,thepolicecancontactagarageortyredistributorforthenecessaryequipment.
Do Not
● Allow the vehicle wheels to run off on to the grass verge when stopping on the hard shoulder.
● Walkonthecarriageway.
5.2 Reporting Vehicle Breakdown (including tyre punctures)
AllvehiclebreakdownsandtyrepuncturesmustbereportedtoFTSvehicleworkshopreceptiondependinguponwhetheryourvehiclebreaksdownduringoroutsideworkinghours(seeworkinghourslistedatparagraph1.1ofthishandbook).
5.2.1 During Normal Working Hours
Ifyourvehiclebreaksdownoryouexperienceatyrepunctureduringnormalworkinghours,youmustnotifyyourlinemanager/supervisorandFTSvehicleworkshopreception unless otherwise instructed.
5.2.2 Outside Working Hours
Ifyourvehiclebreaksdownoryouexperienceatyrepunctureoutsideworkinghours,pleasecontacttheoutofhour’sbreakdownfacilitieslistedatparagraph1.1ofthishandbook.
5.3 Replacement Vehicles
Ifareplacementvehicleisrequiredwhilstyourvehicleisbrokendown,youwillbeprovidedwithasuitablereplacementbyFTS.
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6. In case of emergency
6.1 Scene of Accident/Incident
Ifyouareinvolvedinanaccident/incident,itisimportantthatyoustayatthesceneandcooperatefullywithallconcerned.TheCouncilwouldexpectyoutodealwiththesituationascalmlyandhelpfulaspossible,andofferanyassistanceasnecessary.Noadmissionofliabilityshouldbemadeatthesceneoftheaccident.
6.1.1 Personal Injury
Wherethereisinjurytopeopleand/orlivestock,immediatelycontactthePoliceandAmbulances services if required and await their arrival.
6.1.2 Exchange Details
Notethevehicleregistrationnumberofanyothervehicle(s)involved,togetherwithnamesandaddressesofthedriver(s)andalsodetailsofanywitnesses.Usingthe2part form attached to the inside of the back cover of this handbook.
Provideyourdetailsonthelowersectionofthe2partform,whichwillthenlistsufficientinformationregardingrelevantdetailsoftheCouncil.
6.2 Reporting Accidents to Management
Informyourlinemanager/supervisoroftheaccident/incidentassoonaspracticablebutduringthesameday.InformFTSvehicleworkshopreceptionwithin1dayoftheaccident/incident.Youwillbe asked to complete an accident/incident report form for insurance purposes. Ifyouhavedifficultyincompletinganaccident/incidentreportform,Fleetvehicleworkshopreceptionstaffwillbeonlytoopleasedtoassistyouandinspectyourvehicle.
7. Specialised Vehicle/Equipment
7.1 Fork Lift Truck Driving
Asadesignatedforklifttruckdriver,youwillberequiredtoundergoinitialmandatoryand ongoing comprehensive driver training and competence assessment/certificationbeforebeingallowedtodriveaforklifttruck.FTSisresponsibleforfacilitatingandmanagingtrainingandassessmentcertification. Your line manager/supervisor will arrange with FTS this training and assessment/certification.
7.2 Winter Maintenance Vehicles
InlinewiththeCouncil’sHealthandSafetyresponsibilities,DrivingProcedures,goodmanagement practice along with the nature of the service(layingroadsalt)andthecomplexityoftheequipment,driverfamiliarisationtrainingand
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assessment/certificationwillbefacilitatedbyFTStrainingsection.Thistrainingwilltakeplacepriortoyoubeingallowedtodriveandoperatewintermaintenancevehicles. Your line manager/supervisor will arrange with FTS this training and assessment/certification.
7.3 Loaders and Shovels
InlinewiththeCouncil’sHealthandSafetyresponsibilities,DrivingProcedures,goodmanagementpracticeandthecomplexityoftheequipment,driverfamiliarisationtrainingandassessment/certificationwillbefacilitatedbyFTS.Thistrainingwilltakeplacepriortoyoubeing allowed to drive and operate loaders and shovels. Your line manager/supervisor will arrange with FTS this training and assessment/certification.
8. Returning Vehicles And Specialised Equipment To FTS
8.1 Vehicle/Equipment Cleanliness
Whenyourvehicle/equipmentisduetobereturnedtoFTS,eitherforreplacementordisposal,youwillbeinformedbyyourlinemanager/supervisor.
You are required to deliver vehicles/equipment to FTS vehicle workshop reception at ShearbridgeRoad,BradfordInacleanconditionwithallrubbishandpersonalitemsremovedfromthecabandpayloadarea.
Ifvehicles/equipmentarereturnedinanunkemptcondition,FTSwillinformyourlinemanager/supervisorandaskforthevehicle/equipmenttobecleanedproperly.If further costs are incurred as a consequence of this action all costs will be passed onto the user department.
8.2 Vehicles/Equipment Damage
It is expected that vehicles/equipment shall be returned free from unreported damage. Wheredamageisfoundandsubsequentialcostsareincurredthiscosttogetherwithareportwillbepassedontoyourdepartmentforconsideration
9. Departmental specific working procedures
9.1Thissection(Appendix1)isasupplementtothedriverhandbookthatwillincludeparticularinstructions,workingproceduresandguidelinesforyourparticularareaincludedbytherelevantdepartmentmanager.
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Appendix 1 Department Specific Working Procedures
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Vehicle Incident Report FormDrivers Handbook Self Assessment Questions
AlldriversaretobeissuedwithapersonalcopyofthisHandbook.TheyarerequiredtoreadtheHandbookandcompletetheassessmentbelow.Theymaydothisoveramaximumperiodof10days.
Drivershouldnotethatonmultiplechoicequestionstheremaybemorethanonerequiredanswer,sotheymusttickallcorrectanswers.Also,ifthedriverhasareadingorlearningdifficultytheyshouldcontacttheirlinemanagerwhowillnominatesomeonetoassistthem.
Onceadriverhascompletedtheassessmentitistobecheckedandsignedoff,ifcorrect,byadesignatedservice/departmentalmanager.Themanagerisrequiredtophotocopytheresult(includingsignatures)andretainthisonfile.
Assessment Questions
To show your answer please circle the correct answer(s)
1. Where will you find the contact telephone numbers for Fleet Services Workshop Reception?
A. Onastickerinsideyourvehicle.B. In the front of the driver handbook.C. Inyourworksmobilephonewhenyougotit.D. Ring reception for the number.
2. Under the 1974 Health and Safety at work act you as a driver have a legal duty to ensure that so far as reasonably practicable you ensure that the health, safety and welfare of yourself, other employees and members of the public are not put at risk by your work related activities and actions when driving.
A. True. B. False.
3. If you need to transport fuel for your work should you use:
A. Anytypeofcontainer.B. Aspecificcontainerdesignedforthecarriageoffuel
4. Who would be subject to disciplinary action if you contravened any driving, vehicle or safety requirement?
A. The leader of the Council.B. The Councils elected members.C. The driver and / or their line Manager.D. OccupationalSafety.
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5. If the holder of an Operator Licence (“O Licence”) incurs any driving, vehicle or operating infringements what could happen?
A. Theoperatorcanhavetheirfleetofvehiclesscrapped.B. The operator can be made to sell their vehicles.C. The operator can have their licence suspended or revoked.D. The operator will no longer be able to operate in the EU.
6. If you hold a category C1 driving licence you can drive vehicles weighing between 3500 and 7500kg (with a trailer up to 750kg)?
A. True.B. False.
7. European legislation requires a vocational driver to hold a driver CPC. What does CPC stand for?
A. CompetentinProfessionals’Compliance.B. CertificateofProfessionalCompetence.C. Charter of Professional compliance.D. Charter of Personal Compliance.
8. How many hours training are required to gain a driver CPC qualification?
A. 35hoursover5years.B. 5hoursover5years.C. 35 hour over 12 months.D. 25hoursover5years.
9. You must carry your CPC Driver Qualification Card with you at all times, what are the penalties for non compliance?
A. There are no penalties at all.B. Therearefixedpenaltyfinesandupto2yearsimprisonment.C. TheCouncilwillpayanyfines.D. FleetEnforcementOfficerswillfineyou.
10. Which body oversees and enforces the regulations that Operators have to abide by?
A. DriverStandardsAgency.B. DriverandVehicleLicensingAgency.C. HealthandSafetyExecutive.D. TheTrafficCommissioner.
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11. Before an employee may be authorised to drive a vehicle or plant equipment they must:
A. Familiarisethemselveswiththevehicleorplantonly.B. Goforatestdrive,learntousetheplant.C. Inspect the vehicle or plant.D. Undergoformalvehiclefamiliarisationtrainingandassessmentonthevehicle(s)
theyarerequiredtodriveorequipmenttheywilluse.
12. Fuel is a major cost to vehicle fleets, to improve fuel usage you should (tick all answers applicable):
A. Stop the engine when parked.B. Accelerateandbrakesmoothly.C. Use correct gear for given situation.D. Do nothing as modern vehicles are more economical.
13. Drivers of vehicles over 3500kgs and Passenger Carrying Vehicles must keep records of their driving hours.
A. True.B. False.
14. A vocational driver’s rest breaks may be split over the course of a day but they must be taken before the:
A. 8th Hour.B. 9th Hour.C. 10th Hour.D. 11th Hour.
15. Enforcement officers, other than the Police, such as DVSA can issue on the spot fixed penalty tickets.
A. True.B. False.
16. The drivers of which vehicles must record their hours to comply with GB Domestic and E.U. driving hour’s rules?
A. All Council vehicles.B. Anyvanorgoodsvehicle.C. Allgoodsvehiclesover3.5tonnesandPassengerCarryingVehicles.D. All goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and buses.
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17. As the driver of a council vehicle it is your legal responsibility to undertake daily/weekly safety checks for defects before every use.
A. True.B. False.
18. What is the minimum tread depth of a tyre for a vehicle weighing less than 3500kg and with no more than 8 seats?
A. 1.0mm.B. 1.6mm.C. 2.0mm.D. 3.0mm.
19. The Councils insurance policy includes cover for personal possessions.
A. True.B. False.
20. As the driver of a Council vehicle you would be liable for any overweight or insecure loads and could be fined up to £5000.
A. True.B. False.
21. If you are required to produce legal documents to the Police with regards to a Council vehicle you can obtain them from:
A. Your line manager.B. The police will never check Council vehicles.C. FTSreception,Shearbridge.D. Theyareinthevehicleglovebox.
22. If a driver identifies a defect on a vehicle what must they do?
A. Leave it until the vehicle breaks down.B. Writeitinthedefectbookandreportitatthenextservice.C. LeaveituntilFriday.D. ReportittoFleetworkshopsorlinemanager/supervisorimmediately.
23. What is used to report and record vehicle defects?
A. The vehicles tachograph.B. Thedriver’stimesheet.C. The vehicles defect book / defect sheet.D. Anybitofpaperthatisavailable.
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24. Employees who use their own vehicle (“Grey Fleet”) for work related activities shall be required to:
A. MakesureithasacurrentM.O.T.ifoverthreeyearsold.B. Maintainthevehicleinalegalandroadworthycondition.C. Servicethevehicleinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’srecommendations.D. Servicevehicleinaccordancewithmanufacturer’srecommendationsandensureit
has a current MOT if applicable.
25. Who is responsible for paying any driver related fines for any traffic offences?
A. Your department is responsible.B. You are responsible.
26. The use of mobile phones whilst driving is illegal but not if you are just using the satellite navigation app?
A. True.B. False.
27. What is the maximum speed limit for vans weighing over 2000kg on a dual carriageway.
A. 70 mph.B. 60 mph.C. 50 mph.
28. If your vehicle suffers a breakdown who should you report it to first?
A. Your line manager.B. FleetWorkshops.C. The AA.D. The Police.
29. You must inform your line manager/supervisor of any accident/incident:
A. Whenyouhavecompletedyourduties.B. Within24hours.C. Assoonaspracticablebutduringthesameday.D. Immediately.
30. If you are involved in an accident you must call the Police and Ambulance service when:
A. In all cases.B. Inthoseinstanceswhenyouthinkitisrequired.C. Wherethereisinjurytopeopleand/orlivestock.D. IfthethirdpartydeniesliabilityormaysuetheCouncil.
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31. If you are involved in an accident/incident, it is important that you stay at the scene and cooperate fully with all concerned:
A. True.B. False.
32. If you are involved in an accident/incident, it is important that you:
A. Notethevehicleregistrationnumber.B. Notenamesandaddressesofthedriver(s)andwitnesses.C. Donotadmitliability.D. All the above.
33. Where will you find a Vehicle Incident Report Form?
A. Workshopsreception.B. Your line manager has them.C. In the back of the handbook.D. In the glovebox of the vehicle.
34. Within what time frame must a Road Traffic Collision (RTC) be recorded on Bradford Council’s Accident Portal?
A. As soon as possible and within 24 hours.B. Within48hours.C. Within5workingdays.D. Within28days.
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I(printname) __________________________________________________________confirmIhavereadandunderstoodtheDriverHandbookdated
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(entereditiondateandyear)andthatIamrequiredtocomplywiththeinformationtherein.
SignedDriver(Signature) _______________________________________________
Date:__ / __ / ____
ManagerName(pleaseprint) ____________________________________________
Dept
Manager Signature ____________________________________________________
Date:__ / __ / ____
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To be completed and retained by the driver at the scene, for handing to your manager
Name: _______________________________________________________
Vehicleregnumber: _______________________________________________________
Location: _______________________________________________________
Time: ___________________________Date: ______________________
Vehicleregnumber: _______________________________________________________
Make: ___________________________ Model: _____________________
Driver’sname: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Insurancecompanyname: _______________________________________________________
Telephonenumber: ____________________ Policynumber: _____________________
Damagetothirdpartyvehicle/property
Name: ________________________________TelNo: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________TelNo: __________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Your details
To be completed by the driver and given to the third partyThe driver of this vehicle does not admit liability whether written, spoken or impliedThe details given below are for information only
Driver’sname: _________________________________________________________
Vehicleregistration: _________________________________________________________
Accidentlocation: _________________________________________________________
Time: _____________________________Date: ______________________
Vehicleownersname: _________________________________________________________
Vehicleownersaddress: _________________________________________________________
Telephonenumber: _________________________________________________________Insurancecompanyaddress:Insurance Section, Financial ServicesDepartment 25, Britannia HouseHall Ings, BradfordBD1 1HX
Telephone:01274432782Fax:01274729607Policynumber: _____________________
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To be completed and retained by the driver at the scene, for handing to your manager
Name: _______________________________________________________
Vehicleregnumber: _______________________________________________________
Location: _______________________________________________________
Time: ___________________________Date: ______________________
Vehicleregnumber: _______________________________________________________
Make: ___________________________ Model: _____________________
Driver’sname: _______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Insurancecompanyname: _______________________________________________________
Telephonenumber: ____________________ Policynumber: _____________________
Damagetothirdpartyvehicle/property
Name: ________________________________TelNo: __________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________TelNo: __________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Your details
Vehicle Incident Report Form
To be completed by the driver and given to the third partyThe driver of this vehicle does not admit liability whether written, spoken or impliedThe details given below are for information only
Driver’sname: _________________________________________________________
Vehicleregistration: _________________________________________________________
Accidentlocation: _________________________________________________________
Time: _____________________________Date: ______________________
Vehicleownersname: _________________________________________________________
Vehicleownersaddress: _________________________________________________________
Telephonenumber: _________________________________________________________Insurancecompanyaddress:Insurance Section, Financial ServicesDepartment 25, Britannia HouseHall Ings, BradfordBD1 1HX
Telephone:01274432782Fax:01274729607Policynumber: _____________________
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