Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) works with a camera mounted on the windscreen and if the truck unintentionally strays from its lane, the driver is given an audible warning.
Hill Hold Assist (HHA)
Master HGV Hill Hold Assist systems with our comprehensive guide. Learn how they work, common faults, and pros and cons for safer, smoother hill starts. Whether you're a driver or…
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) automatically adjusts the speed of the truck to match the speed of the vehicle it is following and, as a result, a safe distance is maintained…
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. The type of PPE needed depends on what your duties are. It can include items…
Smart Digital Tachograph Vehicle Unit (VU)
A new EU Regulation has been in force since March 2016 which introduces “smart tachographs”. These new tachograph incorporate a number of differences that utilise advances in technology and implement…
Prohibition Notice (PG9)
Explore the essential role of the PG9 (Prohibition Notice) for truck drivers, from roadside inspections to legal ramifications. Understand how violations impact drivers, fleet operators, and road safety, and discover…
Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS)
A semi-automated braking system designed to help prevent collisions or to limit their consequences. As of legislation made in 2015 all road trucks (over 8 tonnes) sold in the UK must have…

