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It may seem like very obvious advice and yet probably, by far the most common bad habit that all forklift drivers develop is reversing without looking at what, or who is behind them. It sounds strange because you would never reverse your car without checking behind you, but for some reason forklift drivers don't look behind.

If your operators have to move drums with a forklift truck then here is some safety information you might want to consider. In order to safely carry drums with a forklift truck there are two main options....

There are concerns for professional drivers with regard to lifestyle related health disorders. Poor nutritional and eating habits, fatigue and work related stress reduce the quality of life of the driver. The Driver CPC Periodic training module Health & Safety of the Professional Driver addresses...

Professionally trained drivers can reduce fuel consumption by an average 9.5%. Driver CPC Control of Vehicle and Eco Driving techniques module provides all of the information required for drivers to deliver these much needed savings.

Professional drivers have reported that since the introduction of Driver CPC in Ireland they have seen an increase in the availability of information regarding the multitude of rules and regulations pertaining to the road transport industry.

Read Forklift Driving Safety tips and advice from our specialised Forklift Training Services Centre

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT - DRIVING LESSONS KILDARE

Today we would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to just a couple of our very successful driving instructors. We have choosen to introduce you to two of our fully qualified ADI instructors giving lessons in the Kildare area.

Meet our Kildare Driving Instructors

Brian Coleman - Driving Instructor Kildare

Brian has been working as a Driving Instructor with ISM since January 2003, covering North Kildare and the greater Dublin area. Unlike most other Instructors however, Brian has also worked as a Driving Tester, so he's well placed to guide you through the testing process, and with over 2,000 tests under his belt he'll help you pass…

2 Driving Lessons FREE every friday for the next month!* To be in with a chance of getting a FREE DRIVING LESSON it is simple!

FOLLOW Us on GOOGLE+ by clicking on the link and every Friday we will pick 2 Lucky people from our Circles.

Over the coming weeks we will have lots of offers like this on our Google+ Profile.

*(T&Cs apply: You must be from Ireland to redeem offer).

Check out this unbelievable video courtesy of The Telegraph.

 

Traffic policeman Second Lieutenant Nguyen Manh Phan ordered bus driver Phung Hong Phuong to pull over his 39-seat passenger coach on Monday after he allegedly refused to show his paperwork, a local police officer said.When Mr Phung refused and tried to drive off, the officer leapt onto the front of the bus and clung to its windscreen wipers.Video shot by one of the 2nd Lt Nguyen's colleagues show him struggling to maintain his footing on the bus, which was travelling at 30mph.He can be heard shouting: "Call the police!" as he dangled precariously from the vehicle.The driver, who was released in 2010…

Believe it or not, virtually everything that goes into a new car can be made into something else at the end of the vehicle’s lifetime. Everything from the car’s batteries and oil, to the tyres and the foam in the seats can be ground up, melted and re-used. Manufacturers design vehicles with a ‘lifecycle’ in mind, which means that some parts of an unwanted car can be taken out and reused, and others can be recycled.

Indeed, depending on the vehicle’s type, age and condition, between 80-95% can be put back to use or recycled in some way.

The proportion of a vehicle that can be reused is only going to increase as greater emphasis on the environment is leading vehicle manufacturers to ensure that their vehicles are sustainable – both in terms of minimising waste…