Breakdown Procedure
If the vehicle breaks down, the driver’s base location must be advised at the earliest opportunity in order that appropriate action can be initiated. If you have to leave the vehicle or load unattended to make a telephone call, or call for emergency assistance, the driver must return immediately after contact has been made with the base location and wait assistance. At all time the vehicle must remain fully secured. The best way to avoid breakdowns is to carry out a good daily vehicle check.
Should you be unfortunate enough to be involved in a vehicle breakdown, take the following action:
Make sure your vehicle does not represent a hazard to other road users Switch on your hazard warning lights Inform your traffic office of the vehicle symptoms and your exact location Always lock the vehicle if you need to leave it, even temporarily, return to the vehicle and await assistance
In addition to these actions if your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you should:
Park the vehicle on the hard shoulder as far over to the left as possible Use the company phone to advice your depot and the Police or use the emergency telephone if your vehicle does not have one Keep the vehicle in sight but stay at a safe distance, if possible, behind the crash barrier
Tyre information
If your vehicle breakdown is due to a puncture, you should: Inform the depot of the tyre size and ply rating, this information is printed on the tyre wall
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