John Moody

(1) Those operating light goods vehicles are recommended to follow the good practice recommended in publications by Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and its successor the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency with regard to: a. Daily walk around inspections of vehicles before they are driven b. Servicing of such vehicles regularly in line with manufacturers recommendations c. Adequate maintenance of vehicle records

(2) Those driving and operating vehicles similar to the Mitsubishi Cantor, a 3 ½ ton drop-side lorry, not having an ABS system installed, should be made aware that such vehicles may, under certain conditions, have a tendency to “kick” upon the foot brake being applied, whereby the wheels lock, the rear of the vehicle moves to one side which may lead to swerving or veering and loss of control by the driver. It is recommended that those persons should familiarise themselves with the precautions that may be taken so as to reduce or avoid that tendency. Operators of such vehicles are recommended to consider whether to replace any such vehicles with an equivalent fitted with ABS.