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Upgraded your driver’s licence and looking for a driving job? In today’s transport industry there is a lot more to the job than just driving a truck…

For example, do you know the following…

How to use the GVML and GCML to determine how much load to put on a truck?
How to apply the requirements of the load restraint guide?
How much load restraint effort a double hitch rope can apply to a blocked load?
How to fill in your work diary?
What is the maximum height of a vehicle in SA? What is the maximum width? Length?
How much overhang is allowed front and rear?
How to secure a load with a dog & chain?
The equipment required and procedures followed in the event of a heavy vehicle breakdown or road accident?

Our "Introduction to the Transport Industry" course will answer these questions and more…

Prerequisites
None.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered in a classroom format over two consecutive full days, usually over a weekend. There are some practical tasks carried out in our warehouse on the second day.

Course Assessment
Trainees are required to successfully the following assessment tasks:

1. Give way test
2. 2 x multiple choice examinations

Availability and bookings
Please contact our office on (08) 8276 1988 to confirm availability and to book your course.

Course Content

Day 1.

1.1     Course Introduction
1.2     Licence Classifications
1.3     Give Ways Rules
1.4     Speed Limits
1.5     Road Rules
1.6     Eyesight and Observation
1.7     Reaction and Braking
1.8     Alcohol and Drugs
1.9     Laws relating to Commercial Vehicles
1.10   Tyres
1.11   Mass Limits – Pneumatic Tyres
1.12   Work Diaries
1.13   Driving a vehicle
1.14   Rest Periods
1.15   Fatigue Management
1.16   Exemptions
1.17   Sleeper Cab
1.18   Records
1.19   Offences
1.20   Maintaining a Diary

Day 2
2.1     Course Introduction
2.2     The Driver
2.3     The Employer
2.4     You the Person
2.5     Vehicle Check List (Basic Procedures)
2.6     Fault Diagnosis
2.7     Basics of Loading and Securing a Load
2.8     Defensive Driving
2.9     Methods of Gear Changing
2.10   The Fuel Supply
2.11   Turbocharger
2.12   Systematic Driving
2.13   Accidents
2.14   Brakes and Braking
2.15   Reversing the Vehicle
2.16   Changing a Wheel
2.17   Securing a Load on a Trailer
2.18   Cover a Load on a Trailer
2.19   Uncouple & Couple a Trailer from/to a Prime-Mover

Latest News

September 2010 – Most people are unsure about when or if to indicate when leaving a roundabout. This is something that we should be aware of as the current penalty is 2 demerit points and the associated fine is approximately $240. The South Australian Handbook states: At all times, you should signal with your indicators to let other drivers know your intentions. Immediately before leaving the roundabout (i.e. when passing the exit before your exit) you must signal with your left indicator, unless it is impracticable to do so. This applies to turning left and right or continuing straight ahead. This tells drivers waiting to enter the roundabout where you intend to exit.

Learners and Supervisors - Information Evening for Car Licences

Our next learner and supervising driver information evening is on Thursday, 23rd September at Westminster School, Marion (in the Sports and Swimming Centre). Please call our office for further information on 8186 7200.

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Allan Miller Driving School supports Para Quad SA’s Roads to Survival campaign

Click here for more information, Allan Miller supports completing parent-young person safe driving agreements on completion of a new driver’s licence.