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T J O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 5

11 Driver/Operator Responsibilities and Standards Expected at TJ

Only drive on company business once authorised to do so;

Ensure you have a current full driving licence at all times;

Act as an ambassador for TJ when driving;

Report any road traffic incident you are involved in, irrespective of damage, to your line

Manager, or Company Director immediately;

Report relevant medical conditions to your line manager and the DVLA;

Do not drive if under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including certain prescribed

medication);

Do not smoke in any vehicle being used for company business, including electronic

cigarettes;

Drive in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times;

Only drive when necessary and ensure the journey is effectively planned to include rest

breaks as appropriate;

Use all safety related equipment at all times (i.e. seatbelts, loading sensors, etc);

Do not use your mobile phone or handheld device without an appropriate hands-free kit or
any hand-held electronic device including Sat Navs while driving. It is illegal to do so;

Inspect your vehicle at first use and to ensure it is in a roadworthy condition;

Ensure the vehicle you use for driving on company business is serviced and maintained in

accordance with the manufacturer’s schedule;

Make sure all vehicles are correctly loaded;

Complete regular driving refresher training as required by the Company;

Co-operate with monitoring, reporting and investigation procedures; and

Report any damage or defect to your company vehicle or commercial vehicle to your line

manager/fleet service provider.

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