Heavy Vehicle Drivers’ Handbook - NT.GOV.AU
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY (MVR)Driving a Heavy Vehicle in the Northern TerritoryJanuary 2020HeavyVehicle Drivers’Handbook
nt.gov.auHeavy Vehicle Drivers’ Handbook –Driving a Heavy Vehicle in theNorthern TerritoryCopyright Motor Vehicle RegistryPublished in Australia by theNorthern Territory GovernmentSecond Edition January 2020ISBN: 978-0-6487445-2-8
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY heavy vehicleidrivers’ handbookContentsDisclaimer. ixOrgan donation. 5Introduction . xLicence classes. 6Important information. xRider (R) . 6Change of details.xCar (C) . 6Privacy.xLight Rigid (LR) . 6Demerit points.xiMedium Rigid (MR). 7Transferring an interstate licence.xiHeavy Rigid (HR). 7Photographs.xiHeavy Combination (HC). 8You must carry your licence.xiMulti-combination (MC). 8Ways to get a heavy vehicle licence. 131SECTION 2 - LICENCES2The licensing system. 3When your licence is checked. 4Medical fitness to hold a heavy vehicle licence . 4Drivers with medical conditions. 5Driving and dementia. 5Knowledge tests. 13Learning to drive. 13Approved training providers. 13Driver training lessons. 14Supervised driving practice. 14Driver training. 14Fail and immediate fail items. 14Test vehicle. 15contentsSECTION 1 - HOW TOUSE THIS HANDBOOK
iint.gov.auMulti-combination (MC). 15Roadside rest areas. 19Heavy Combination (HC). 15Fatigue management regulation in the NT . 19Heavy Rigid (HR). 15Fatigue management regulation inother jurisdictions . 20Medium Rigid (MR). 15Light Rigid (LR). 15Assessments in a loaded vehicle. 15SECTION 3 – DRIVER MANAGEMENT 16Alcohol and heavy vehicle drivers. 21Effects of alcohol on driving. 21Getting back to zero takes time. 21What does not sober you up. 22Health of heavy vehicle drivers. 17Drugs and heavy vehicle drivers. 22Enough sleep. 17Stimulants. 22Diet and exercise. 17The effect of stimulants on driving. 23Try to relieve stress. 17Depressants. 23Driver fatigue. 18Prescription drugs. 23Causes of fatigue. 18Drink and drug testing. 24Sleep factors. 18Roadside drink and drug testing. 24Time of day factors. 18Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 24Physical factors. 18Seatbelts. 24Other factors. 18The driver is responsible. 24Signs of driver fatigue. 18Entering and exiting a vehicle. 24Tips on managing driver fatigue. 19SECTION 4 – SAFE DRIVING26
iiidrivers’ handbookLow risk driving. 27Loss of hydraulic brakes. 33Observation. 27Basic driving techniques. 33Speed management. 27Hills. 33Use of mobile phones and visual display units. 27Before entering a sharp curve. 35Road positioning. 27Slowing and stopping. 35Crash avoidance space. 27Animals and vehicles. 35Following another vehicle. 28Road conditions. 35Potential for something to move into the crashavoidance space. 29Driving in wet conditions. 36Legal minimum distances between large vehicles. 29Sharing the road with cyclists. 30Sharing the road with motorcyclists. 31Sharing the road with pedestrians. 31Vehicle controls. 31Spring brakes or ‘Maxi-brakes’. 31Trailer brake. 31Controlling speed. 32Brake failure. 32Jack-knife and trailer swing. 32Loss of pressure in air brakes. 33Reversing. 36Fires. 37SECTION 5 – HEAVY VEHICLEROAD RULES38Speed limits. 39Speed limiters. 39Heavy vehicle drivers. 39Intersections. 39Crossing or entering traffic. 40Turning. 40Turning right from a one way street. 40contentsMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY heavy vehicle
ivnt.gov.auOvertaking. 41Roadworthiness. 49Being overtaken. 41Brakes. 49Lane changing. 41Air brake operation. 49Restricted areas for road trains and B-doubles. 42Anti-lock braking systems (ABS). 51Load limit sign. 42Parking brake. 51No trucks sign. 43Engine/exhaust brakes or speed retarders. 51Trucks must enter sign. 43Couplings. 52Where heavy vehicles can stand or park. 43Driving controls. 52Warning triangles. 44Electrical system. 52Truck and bus lanes. 45Engine. 52Truck lanes. 45Exhaust system. 52Bus and bus only lanes. 45Smoke from engines. 52Priority for buses. 45Noise pollution. 53Buses. 45Types of noise pollution. 53Stopping at a bus stop. 45Noisy vehicles. 53Bus (b) signals. 46What you can do to reduce noise. 53Vehicle monitors. 46Get your truck or bus tested for noise. 53SECTION 6 –KNOWING THE VEHICLEFuel system. 5348Gear boxes. 54Non-synchromesh gear box. 55
vdrivers’ handbookSynchromesh gear box. 55Hydraulic brakes. 59Automatic gear box. 55Air brakes. 59Lights and indicators. 55Wheels and tyres. 60Warning lights. 55Generally. 60Flashing lights. 55Dealing with problems. 60Rear marking plates. 56Uncoupling a semi-trailer. 61Rust and corrosion. 56Coupling a semi-trailer. 62Seats and seatbelts. 56Position the vehicle. 62Steering. 57Trailer check. 62Structure. 57Coupling the trailer. 62Suspension. 57Uncoupling a truck and trailer. 63Wheels and tyres. 57Secure the vehicle. 63Windscreen and windows. 57Uncoupling the trailer. 63Pre-departure safety checks. 58Coupling a truck and trailer. 63Engine compartment. 58Electrical. 58SECTION 7 - VEHICLEDIMENSIONS AND LOADINGVehicle posture, leaks and load. 58Vehicle dimensions and mass. 65Coupling. 59Maximum dimensions. 65Vehicle body. 59Length of a Pig Trailer. 67Brakes. 5964contentsMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY heavy vehicle
vint.gov.auLength of a semi-trailer. 67Contained loads. 72Maximum standard dimensions of a semi-trailer. 68Heavy loads. 73Maximum standard front and side projections. 68High loads. 73Side Projections. 68Clearance signs and low clearance signs. 74Rear projections. 68Low clearance sign indicating clearance height. 74Rear overhang. 69Tankers. 74Rear overhang, forward andrearward projecting load limits. 69Loading. 75Dangerous projections. 69Maximum standard dimensionsof a loaded car carrier. 69Projecting loads. 75Dangerous projections. 76Load distribution and arrangement. 77Height. 69Positioning the load. 77Rear overhang. 69Securing the load. 78Forward projection. 69Load restraints. 78Length. 69Blocking. 79Legal maximum mass limits. 70Stakes in pockets. 80Maximum mass limits. 70Crowned loads. 80Load shift. 72Divided crowned loads. 80How to carry a load safely. 72Dunnage. 81The right vehicle. 72Gates/fencing. 82Containers. 82
viidrivers’ handbookLashings. 82Ropes. 83Belly wrapping. 83Large pipe loads. 83Load anchorage points. 84Friction. 84Sheets and tarpaulins. 84Dangerous goods. 84Risks. 85Checklist for dangerous goods:. 85Consignment papers. 85Proper labelling. 86Carry appropriate guides. 86SECTION 8 – PENALTIES88Traffic offences. 89Demerit points. 89Good behaviour period. 89Speeding offences. 89Refusal of a licence. 90Safe-T-Cam. 90Weighbridges. 90Alcohol and drug offences. 90Defect notices. 91Chain of responsibility. 91GLOSSARY92Safety and emergency equipment. 86MVR OFFICESFire extinguishers. 87MVR Contact Centre. 100Personal Protective Equipmentand Safety Equipment. 87Office locations. 100Tank or load inspections. 87Hatch and valve inspections on tankers. 87Load segregation. 87100Feedback. 101contentsMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRY heavy vehicle
viiint.gov.audisclaimerThis handbook is not intended to be used as a legal document. It is intended as aguide only, and its aim is to set out, in simple form, the main legal requirements inthe Northern Territory that a heav
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