DRIVERS' VIEWS
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Peter Haynes drives a Foden Alpha 400 for Dodds out of Southall. lie quickly got to grips with the Comfortshift. After driving for a few minutes he said: "The split is good, quick and smooth without using the clutch pedal but the two controls on the lever are too close together. The driving position is very comfortable: just like a car. There's not much
difference in power to mine but it has a bit more bite on the pick up. Braking feels a bit spongy but the truck stops smoothly enough.''
Garry Bligh has not long passed his test and was keen to get behind the wheel of something different to the Volvo FL10 360 he drives for Pickfords out of Peterborough. "There's so much more room than in the Volvo," he said. "The instruments are clear and the gear indicator is a help. I can see to adjust the radio with It down here on the dash. I like the wide angle mirrors; they give a good field of vision on both sides. The seat has good back support. Ifs got a very wide bunk; not very thick but it feels firm enough. This is about twice the weight we normally run at but the performance is very lively."
drives a Scania 114 380 out of North Walsham for Kembell. The first step is nice and low." he observed as he climbed in and adjusted the lumbar support. "I have a good clear view through the front screen," he added as rain started to fall. "There are plenty of mirrors but they create a bit of a blind spot loan see the instruments easily through the steering wheel. Steering is just about right; not too heavy. Cruise control is good for economy. Air suspen
sion allows the cab to roll a bit more than lam used to"