The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Drive


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The official guide which explains the standards required to pass today's practical driving test. Most people fail their driving test because they are not prepared. 'The Official DSA Guide to Learning to Drive' will help the learner and anyone helping someone learn to drive by explaining the standard required for each key skill examined within the driving test. This new edition will help the person sitting in the passenger seat understand what the learner needs to practise and the potential hazards they may encounter. The aim is to make sure that the learner is capable of driving safely and confidently, without prompting from an instructor, before they take their test.







The official DSA guide to driving


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Supersedes 5th edition (2005, ISBN 9780115526411). On cover: The official DSA guide to driving: the essential skills




Driver CPC - the Official DVSA Guide for Professional Goods Vehicle Drivers


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This official book is specifically designed to help prepare goods vehicle drivers for their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) test. The book focuses on case studies and vehicle safety demonstrations..




Driver CPC


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This official guide from the Driving Standards Agency is specifically designed to help bus and coach drivers prepare for their initial Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). It focuses on the syllabus of two new modules: case studies (part two of the CPC test) and the practical demonstration test (part four of the CPC test). This new edition has been updated to include additional information on periodic training and ecosafe driving. This official guide has been prepared in close consultation with a working group of industry experts and experienced PCV trainers from GoSkills, First Group, Arriva and East London Bus Group, so it is up-to-date with current industry thinking.




The Official DVSA Guide to Driving


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This is the industry-standard driving manual. It is focussed on you, the driver, and explains how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct attitude, behaviour and skills. The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills, together with The Official Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, provides the source material for learner car driver and driving instructor theory tests, being referenced throughout with the latest official DSA theory test titles for car drivers.




Roadcraft


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Roadcraft is the official Police Driver's Handbook, approved by the Association of Chief Police Officers, and is used by the police service to train police drivers, but it is useful for any driver wishing to improve their skills and safety to a more advanced level. Roadcraft aims to help people become better drivers by increasing awareness of all factors that affect driving, such as the capability of the driver, characteristics of the vehicle, and road and traffic conditions. This new edition has been prepared in close consultation with a working group of senior police driving instructors and other police and civilian advance driver training experts. It has been updated to reflect recent changes in the legislative framework surrounding driving and emergency response driving and new methodologies in teaching safe driving. It now also incorporates information on automotive engineering advances such as ABS and SatNav devices and their effect on driving. A new chapter has been added to teach drivers the physical and psychological aspects of driving and how to develop mental skills to become a better driver.




The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles


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Whether you're a learner or experienced LGV driver, or an instructor, this book is packed full of advice that will help you stay safe on the road. In addition to information about the practical driving test and the syllabus, this edition includes all the information you need for the Driver CPC tests.




A Practical Guide to Logistics


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Few enter the logistics management industry with experience in all aspects of the profession. This book provides clear, workable explanations and guidance on the fundamentals to achieve success. A Practical Guide to Logistics is a straightforward guide taking readers through all aspects of the industry, covering packaging, transportation, warehousing and exporting and importing of goods. This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on Health and Safety in the field, and coverage of the most recent developments impacting logistics, including automation and electric vehicles. It equips readers with the necessary knowledge to progress in their careers and provides balanced advice on how to choose the right option for their business. A Practical Guide to Logistics is an essential introduction for practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students of logistics.




The Driving Instructor's Handbook


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Recognized by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors. The Driving Instructor's Handbook covers every aspect of being a driving instructor, from the role itself, to the characteristics needed to the job effectively, through to preparation for the ADI exams. Now in its 22nd edition, the book includes detailed guidance on issues such as licences, training, teaching and coaching skills and road traffic law. Fully updated to cover all changes including updates to the ADI theory and practical tests, new rules in the Highway Code, revised motorway legislation, different rules and procedures in Northern Ireland and updated advice on disabilities, this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the training of drivers or driving instructors.