The Official DSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles


Book Description

This Driving Standards Agency publication contains guidance on the official syllabus and practical test requirements for driving a large goods vehicle (LGV), as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions, load restraint, EC and UK legal requirements, working time and tachograph regulations, freight transport organisation, dealing with emergencies, new safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements. This new edition includes information to help prepare for the extended theory and practical tests that link to the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in September 2009. It supersedes the 7th edition (2005, ISBN 9780115526565).




The Official DVSA Guide to Learning to Drive


Book Description

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.




Driving Goods Vehicles


Book Description

Superseded by 8th edition (ISBN 9780115528996)




The official DSA theory test for drivers of large vehicles


Book Description

This is the official guide to the multiple choice part of the theory test for drivers of large vehicles, covering large goods vehicles (LGVs) or passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs). It contains all the official LGV and PCV theory test revision questions and answers. Topics covered include: vehicle weights and dimensions; drivers hours and rest periods; braking systems; the drive; carrying passengers; the road; accident handling; vehicle condition; leaving the vehicle; vehicle loading; restricted view; documents; environmental issues; other road users; and traffic signs.




The official DSA guide to driving


Book Description

This new edition has been updated to include details on independent driving (which is being introduced into the practical driving test from October 2010), additional information on emergency diversions and travelling through road works, and advice on overtaking slow-moving vehicles, plus other key revisions. 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.




The official DSA guide to driving


Book Description

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




The official DSA theory test for car drivers and the official Highway code


Book Description

This publication is the official theory test book for car drivers, compiled by the Driving Standards Agency. It contains multiple choice questions from the whole theory test question bank, with answers and explanations, dealing with topics such as: alertness and attitude, vehicle safety and handling, safety margins, hazard awareness, vulnerable road users, motorway rules and rules of the road, road and traffic signs, documents, accidents, and vehicle loading.




The Official DSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches


Book Description

This publication is the 7th edition of the official guide to preparing for the passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) test, and contains detailed professional guidance for the safe driving of buses and coaches. It is compiled by the Driving Standards Agency and sets out guidance on the official PCV syllabus and practical test requirements, as well as on driving techniques for different vehicles and conditions. It provides a structured training approach to learning how to drive a bus or coach safely, including the professional attitude and skills required, information on EC and UK legal requirements, dealing with emergencies, eco-safe driving and dealing with traffic congestion, safety checks and minimum test vehicle requirements.




The Official DSA Theory Test for Drivers of Large Vehicles


Book Description

This is the official guide to the multiple choice part of the theory test for drivers of large vehicles, covering large goods vehicles (LGVs) or passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs). This 10th edition is valid for theory tests taken from 4 August 2008. It contains explanations of correct answers to the full range of theory test questions as well as advice on how the touch screen test works. Topics covered include: vehicle weights and dimensions; drivers hours and rest periods; braking systems; carrying passengers; accident handling; vehicle loading; traffic signs; and environmental issues. (The 9th ed., 2007, of the Official theory test (ISBN 9780115529030) is still in force until 4 August 2008).




The Official DSA Guide to Learning to Ride


Book Description

The official guide which explains the standards required to complete the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course and pass the practical motorcycle test. Good preparation will make it more likely to achieve a pass first time whilst also improving skills for the future.