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More to a driving career than just driving
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AS THE WIFE OF a truckie would like to say how much I enjoy reading CM every week.! only get to do so because I go to the shop for it early every Thursday, then dedicate a few hours to get through it before my hubby gets home and kidnaps it — to read at break times.
I became interested in truck terminology while being a learning buddy for my other half when he was taking various related courses and exams, and I realised there is much more to a driving career than just driving. I think even driving is an art in itself and takes a certain special kind of person to do it. I know that under no circumstances could I drive a truck.
While reading various topical articles in CM have developed my own points of view and would like to express them.
With regards to the digital tacho system! did hear several months ago about the overrecording of driving hours and as it is such a serious subject it does need immediate attention.
The new laws on mobile phones are much needed, but I am confused if it includes using a Bluetooth earpiece that you just reach up and click.We take our hands off the wheel to change gear and there are lots of other distracting items in vehicles such as sat-nay and stereos.
My final subject relates to road charges. I've recently returned from New Zealand, where they seem to have a reasonable and fair system in place for diesel car drivers (diesel was a lot cheaper than petrol), where you buy miles at post offices and shops and display them in your windscreen. Maybe all car drivers could use this system. On the subject of charges, we should be charging foreign drivers to use our roads— we are too slow and complacent for our own good.
Sandra Bainbridge Dorset