REASONS WHY HUGE TRUCKS ‘BEHAVE’ DIFFERENTLY FROM YOUR CAR

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Based on a rough estimate, Nigeria has over 5 million large trucks on the road. It’s no wonder then that we often find ourselves frustrated, stuck behind a tractor-trailer that is blocking our vision or waiting for a semi-truck to make a tight turn. The fact is, nearly 2,000 people were killed in large truck crashes last year and tens of […]

TRICKS AND TIPS FOR SHARING ROAD SAFELY WITH HAULAGE TRUCKS

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CARS BESIDE TRUCKS Never, and I mean never, drive beside an eighteen wheeler for long periods of time. It is extremely dangerous. First off the wind turbulence is bad and absolutely can push you off the road or pull you into the truck if you are not watching! Also, if one of those tires does blow it can rip your […]

WEIGHBRIDGES: FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCURACY (PART TWO)

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OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT ACCURACY OF WEIGHBRIDGE A credible weight system is essential for any industry using the measurement of weight as a benchmark for sale of a product. Understanding the factors affecting the accuracy of weighbridge systems is therefore considered vital if measurement errors are to be minimized. Whether weight, or volume calculated from a weight measure, is […]

WEIGHBRIDGES: FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCURACY (PART ONE)

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PROLOGUE: REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHING SYSTEMS Recently, a concrete making firm decided to overhaul the personnel manning its weighbridge system which had been installed for the purpose of receiving cement delivery, a critical raw material in its production process. The cement delivery to the firm usually comes in 30ton (approximate) bulk cement tankers. The findings they made in the […]

LOCALLY-ASSEMBLED VEHICLES TO GET SPEED LIMITERS

As part of efforts to reduce the rate of speed-related accidents in Nigeria, the National Automotive Development and Design Council has directed all vehicle manufacturing plants in the country to install the speed-limiting device in their vehicles.
A deadline for compliance on the installation of the device in all vehicles being imported into the country has also been given.
AUTO POLICY CAUSING HIGH MARITIME JOB LOSSES – EXPERT

In a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the Presidential Taskforce on Customs Reform, Mr. Lucky Amiwero, has called on the Federal Government to review the policy, due to its negative impact on the economy.
He said, “The impact associated with the implementation of the auto policy is as follows: the diversion of cars carrying vessel to neighbouring West African ports as a result of high tariff on imported vehicles; and the reduction of the maritime workforce by 70 per cent, which affects mostly licensed customs agents, importers, dealers and Nigerians abroad.”
UNDERSTANDING THE HISSING & SQUEAKY SOUND FROM TRUCKS

Ever wondered why trucks and buses make funny squeaking and hissing sounds? Well, the squeaking is the air escaping after braking and the hissing sound is the automatic bypass safety valves at work, ensuring the air pressure remains at the correct level.
Since a main advantage of air-brakes systems is their ability to use air to operate, the compressor is constantly kicking on and kicking off to refill the reservoirs with pressurized air. When the compressor builds too much air, the valves open, producing that loud hiss which probably gets some of us wondering…What the heck is leaking..lol!
SAFETY TIPS! COPING WITH POTHOLES

Hitting potholes can throw your vehicle\'s front end out of alignment. If you feel your car \"pulling\" during driving, that\'s a clue that you could have a problem.

Check the tread on your tyres. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of misalignment. If you hit a severe pothole, have the vehicle\'s alignment and tyre balance checked.

When you hit a pothole you can damage your tyre and/or the metal wheel of your vehicle. Keeping your tyres properly inflated will help reduce damage from potholes and other road hazards.

The impact of potholes on tyres increases dramatically with speed and can cause hidden, internal damage that could lead to tyre failure weeks, or even months, later. It\'s best to avoid potholes entirely, but if that\'s not possible, don\'t brake during the pothole impact. Instead, apply brakes before hitting a pothole and release them just before impact. Braking during the impact sets up the tyre and wheel assembly for a \"solid hit\" against the edge of the hole. Less severe damage occurs when a tyre is rolling than when it is skidding over a hole during braking.

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Month: March 2014

REASONS WHY HUGE TRUCKS ‘BEHAVE’ DIFFERENTLY FROM YOUR CAR

TRICKS AND TIPS FOR SHARING ROAD SAFELY WITH HAULAGE TRUCKS

WEIGHBRIDGES: FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCURACY (PART TWO)

WEIGHBRIDGES: FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCURACY (PART ONE)