Case Study 32

Tony drives a 44,000 kg articulated lorry. Once coupled up to a trailer from the loading bay, the kerbside weight will be 18,000 kg. His run today is from Birmingham to Manchester and the majority of his driving will be on motorways.

Before leaving the depot, he will carry out his daily checks, including checking the oil level using the dipstick. It is the middle of November, and the weather conditions are very windy, with reports of debris being blown onto the motorways.