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Heavy combination vehicle stability and dynamics

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

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 combination vehicle stability and dynamics - PDF — 18 pages, 568 KB
  2. Introduction
  3. 1. The laws of nature
  4. 2. Stability
  5. 3. Rating different types of combination vehicles
  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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