Heavy combination vehicle stability and dynamics: an introduction programme for drivers of heavy motor vehicles
8. Summary
It is a driver's responsibility to understand how the dynamics of a vehicle affects the way the vehicle handles on the road.
Drivers need to:
- acquire a basic understanding of vehicle dynamics
- apply the correct driving techniques to manage the numerous forces at work
- ensure their vehicle speed reflects the driving conditions
- consider the effects of loads and the ever-changing road conditions
- familiarise themselves with the effects of speed, weight and cornering.
