Case Study 23

Dougie drives a top-of-the-range 44 tonne articulated lorry with ABS and power steering. He delivers glass panels across the United Kingdom using a double-decker trailer. He is paid a bonus based on the number of panels that remain undamaged throughout his journey.

He has recently returned from an accident awareness course following a serious incident last month in which his vehicle jack-knifed.

Before leaving the factory, he carries out his daily walk around checks, sorts out his paperwork and fills up with fuel.