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Heavy rigid vehicle stability and dynamics

Published: | Category: Commercial drivers & operators , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Heavy vehicle operators

An introduction programme for drivers of heavy motor vehicles.

Publication details

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  • Published: September 2007
  • Also known as: Class 2–5 learner licence course for persons 25 years of age or over

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  1. Heavy rigid vehicle stability and dynamics - PDF — 15 pages, 695 KB
  2. Objectives and introduction
  3. 1. The basics
  4. 2. The laws of nature
  5. 3. Stability
  6. 4. Vehicle and load factors
  7. 5. Load security
  8. 6. Driver factors
  9. 7. Vehicle dimensions and dynamics
  10. 8. Summary
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