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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
Bridge strike and overhanging trees

Drivers of LGV’s must always be aware
of their vehicle height to avoid collision
with bridges and any overhanging
obstruction. Particular attention should
be paid to overhanging trees particularly
on narrow roads. Caution should be
observed by drivers of extending arm
skip loaders and grab lorries as the
height of their vehicle can vary
depending on the position of their
attachment. Collision with a bridge will
inevitably cause severe vehicle damage
and likely personal injury.

9.39.1 Skip vehicles

Drivers need to ensure that when lowering or raising the loader arms that they will
not hit any overhead cables. They must also be aware of cables that may be obscured
by trees or bushes.

9.39.2 RO-RO vehicles

Drivers must ensure that when lowering or raising a container onto the vehicle that
the front end of the container will be higher than the travelling height and should
therefore check for overhead cables. Also, be aware during the sheeting process.

9.39.3 Tipper vehicles

Drivers must ensure that when lowering or raising the body the front end of the body
will be higher than the travelling height and should therefore check for overhead
cables. Also be aware during the sheeting process.

9.39.4 Grab / Tipper vehicles

When operating the Grab-loader the driver must ensure there are no overhead cables
within reach of the boom or the bucket. Please also consider the crane arm when
tipping. The Driver must also ensure that when lowering or raising the body the front
end of the body will be higher than the travelling height and should therefore check
for overhead cables.

Please consider your mirrors when travelling on country roads as they are
expensive to replace. Please slow down when passing oncoming vehicles to
ensure that the vehicle is not damaged.

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Reviewed May 2024