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There may be occasions when drivers need to give an arm signal to confirm their intentions. This could include in bright sunshine, at a complex road layout, when stopping at a pedestrian crossing or when turning right just after passing a parked vehicle. You should understand what each arm signal means. If you give arm signals, make them clear, correct and decisive.

When turning at a mini-roundabout, it's unlikely that you'll be able to avoid going over the marked area. You should, however, avoid going over the roundabout where possible.

Your speed should be at its lowest before you enter the bend. Maintaining a steady speed will keep your vehicle at its most stable while cornering, acceleration should only be applied as you exit the bend.

If you see this sign, be aware that there's a danger of grounding. This can happen where there's a pronounced bump in the road, such as at a level crossing or a hump bridge.

Look out for restrictions on long vehicles. Length restrictions are found where there isn't much room to turn (for example, in a tunnel) or where there's a risk of grounding.

The hiss of air-assisted mechanisms, as well as engine noise, can easily startle horses. Keep the noise to a minimum by gentle use of the brakes and, if necessary, stopping and turning your engine off.

You need to know the length of your vehicle as well as its weight, height and width. Places where the length of your vehicle may be relevant are:

• road tunnels
• level crossings
• ferries
• bridges

Lorries over 3500 kilos must be presented for an MOT 12 months after first being registered, and again every year after that.

You should normally always drive on the left except when overtaking. If there are a number of slower vehicles ahead you may remain in the right-hand lane until you pass them all. You should always be ready to move back to the left however, to allow anyone to overtake you if they wish to do so.

Local-authority environmental health departments check vehicles' exhaust emissions. They have the power to prosecute the driver and the operator, as do enforcement bodies such as DVSA.

Road-friendly suspension reduces the vibration caused by the impact of the wheels on the road surface.

Vehicles over the weight shown must not enter this road, unless they need access to premises at which they are going to be loading or dropping off cargo.

If this warning sign lights up on your dashboard you should call for help and get your brake system checked immediately.

If your vehicle touches bells suspended over the road, they'll obviously ring. This will warn you that your vehicle exceeds the safe travelling height beneath electrified overhead cables ahead. You must stop immediately and either find another route or take advice.

Speed limiters may only be repaired by authorised speed-limiter centres. They'll ensure that all the connections are sealed and that the system is tamperproof.

If you change vehicles during the working day, you should take your chart with you and use it in the next vehicle. This isn't always possible, however, as charts produced by different manufacturers may not be interchangeable. In this case, you should use another chart, making sure that all the information for the day is recorded.

Some bus lanes only operate during peak hours and other vehicles may use them outside these hours. Make sure you check the sign for the hours of operation before driving in a bus lane. Where no hours are shown, the bus lane operates 24 hours a day.

To ease the congestion in town centres, some cities and towns provide park-and-ride schemes. These allow you to park in a designated area and ride by bus into the centre. Park-and-ride schemes are usually cheaper and easier than car parking in the town centre.

When an enforcement officer keeps a record chart, the driver should ask the officer to sign the back of the replacement chart. They'll need to give their name, telephone number and the number of charts they've kept. The replacement chart must be used to continue the journey. You should always carry more blank charts than you think you'll need.

The sign indicates that the road is a ‘clearway’ where no stopping is allowed. There may also be an information plate telling you what times this restriction is in force. If there is no time plate, you should assume that the clearway is in operation 24 hours.

Where there are no pavements, there is always a risk that walkers and riders could be out on the road and hidden around the corner. You need to keep your speed at a level where you can stop safely should you need to do; especially if you’re approaching a village.

An analogue tachograph must be checked every two years and recalibrated every six years. A plaque on or near the tachograph will show when it was last checked.

A kingpin or drawbar lock is a visible and effective deterrent to thieves wishing to steal an unattended trailer.

The red circle with the white centre means ‘no-entry’, you must not enter a road which displays this sign.

Off-road lorry and coach parks are often well lit and patrolled by police or security firms. Never leave your vehicle unlit on a public road or in a lay-by after dark.

This symbol shows that you are involved in doing work other than driving during the period of time recorded.

Ring roads are designed to relieve congestion in towns and city centres. They're often the best route to take if you're travelling through an unfamiliar area.

The law requires you to stop if you have been involved in an accident. You must exchange details with anyone else involved before continuing.

You could be fined and given penalty points on your licence if you overload an axle, as the force this creates on the road could result in damage to the surface as well as underground services.

Be wary of giving lifts to hitchhikers; many employers actively discourage it. Allowing strangers in your cab or telling people about your load could put the security of your vehicle and load at risk, and may put you in danger.

At this 'T-junction' your road will bend sharply to the left. There may be traffic approaching from the junction on your right but you have priority over them.

If you need to brake when the road surface is wet, do so while your vehicle is travelling in a straight line. This will reduce the risk of skidding. As a professional driver, you should routinely brake in good time, so that you don't brake and change direction at the same time.

As you pass parked cars you should use your nearside mirror and check that you've passed them safely. You need to allow a good safety margin before you move back to the left, particularly if you are driving a long vehicle.

Tunnels can be quite dark, you need to be able to see properly so if you are wearing sunglasses they should be removed until you reach the end.

Make sure you have enough rest before you start a night shift. Driving at night can be tiring and you must be able to stay alert for the whole of your shift. Making sure that there's enough fresh air in the cab can help you to stay alert. Stale, warm air can dull your senses and cause drowsiness.

HMRC can check the type of fuel you're using, and the type and legality of your load. Red diesel is dyed gas oil with a lower tax than regular diesel. It can only be used in agricultural and construction vehicles (such as tractors). Red diesel mustn't be used in freight transport.

When approaching bends and junctions, you need to look to the sides to widen your view across the bend, and to look for others before emerging. It is when turning your head that the door pillars may obstruct your view. Move your head to look past them!

If diesel fuel becomes very cold, it can partially solidify. Additives are used by the fuel companies to try to prevent this. Any solidifying (waxing) of the fuel can prevent it from flowing properly and cause the engine to run erratically or even stop.

The motorcyclist is in an extremely vulnerable position, exposed to further danger from traffic. Approaching vehicles need advance warning in order to slow down and safely take avoiding action or stop. Don't put yourself or anyone else at risk. Use the hazard warning lights on your vehicle to alert other road users to the danger.

The road is about to narrow on both sides, you need to be more aware of any overtaking or oncoming traffic.

The driver must take responsibility and follow the drivers' hours and tachograph rules. Failure to do so can result in legal action and penalties - such as a fine.

Theft of loads from commercial vehicles is a serious problem. You should take steps to safeguard your load when leaving the vehicle overnight. Simply parking with the rear doors close to another vehicle or a wall can act as an effective deterrent to thieves.

When it stays dry for some time, deposits such as oil and rubber can build up on the road surface. When rain then falls onto this mixture it can result in a very slippery surface until it’s washed away. You should make allowances for this when braking and cornering as the risk of skidding can be much greater.

You would see a sign like this when you are approaching a dual-carriageway, it tells you to keep to the left-hand side of the road.

You should be careful in these locations, as the road surface is likely to be wet and slippery. There may be a steep drop to the water, and there may not be a barrier along the edge of the road.

Carrying heavy loads will affect control and the vehicle's handling characteristics. If the vehicle you're driving is overloaded, you'll be held responsible.

A driver's week is defined as a period from 00.00 hours on Monday to 24.00 hours the following Sunday.

When carrying high-value goods, you can become a target for thieves. Avoid developing a set routine or pattern. Vary your routes whenever possible to make it difficult for thieves to predict when and where your cargo can be intercepted.

The headroom under bridges in the UK is at least 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches) unless marked otherwise. However, this might refer only to the highest point of an arch. If your vehicle hits a bridge, you must report the incident to the police. If a railway bridge is involved, you must also report it to the railway authority.

Before starting your journey, you must record a number of items on your tachograph chart. One of these is where the journey begins.