Driver managed vehicle repairs
In a breakdown situation, it is often the case that the driver is best placed to make emergency repairs to the vehicle to enable them to continue their journey. If an organisation decides that this is appropriate, the following issues need to be considered:
• What repairs can drivers undertake?
• What additional training is required?
• What spare parts should be carried in the vehicle?
• What additional tools should be carried in the vehicle?
• What manuals should be carried in the vehicle?
Alternatively, drivers must be provided with details of what actions to take in the event of a breakdown.
