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Topic11: Driving the appliance

Speeds

NOTE
Identify specific maximum speed for this appliance as described in FL1
POP Driving Policy, and FL1 Sca Schedule of permitted speeds.

• An Advanced Driver
Driving practice Assessment ADA is
required for all Grade
• Ensure student drives aerial appliance around city areas. Include 2 drivers upgrading to
locations for drivers to gain practical knowledge and experience Grade 1.
with the weight and length of the appliance.
• Current Grade 1 drivers
• Practise the operation of exhaust brake and retarder operation if are required to complete
fitted. driver familiarisation and
assessment under the
• Practise ascents and descents of undulating roads. instruction of the Aerial
Trainer only (refer to the
• Practise accessing and manoeuvring the appliance into difficult or Practical Assessment
awkward locations. Sheet).

• Practise using the airbag suspension remote to alter ride hide when
accessing driveways and access ways (where fitted).

TOPIC CONCLUSION

Help students recap main points.

• safety

• siting theory

• operating limits

• levelling operation and aerial operation.

Give students an opportunity to ask questions.

September 2018 | Version 2