7.5 t beavertail lorry

[royzart]

my employers have just aquired a 7.5 t lorry
although i have a licence to drive one,i havent
actually driven one before...can i ask for training

[Panic Button]

Damn right you can!

I would refuse to drive it until I was trained.

You also need to know about tachograph and drivers hours rules.

[paraffin]

Not only would it be in your interests but also your employers', so, yes, common sense should prevail. Demand it!

[royzart]

because im 47 the right to drive a 7.5t vehicle
is automatic...it isnt now of course,so i have
grandad rights i believe they changed the rules
in 1997...having said that ive never driven one

[Daniela36]

I thought you were supposed to have a special' ticket' to drive on of those.
My mate that works for the council has one.
Ask your employers about it.

[royzart]

yes....im not sure maybe id better look in to more
thanks