Susie Jones
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Klare Sicht voraus: Die Bedeutung der Augenpflege für Lkw-Fahrer

Erstellt: 18.09.2024

Aktualisiert: 18.09.2024

Die Nationale Woche der Augengesundheit findet vom 23. bis 29. September statt, und als Lkw-Fahrer ist eine gute Sehkraft von entscheidender Bedeutung für Ihren Beruf. Optical Express berichtet, dass Verkehrsunfälle, an denen Fahrer mit schlechtem Sehvermögen beteiligt sind, jährlich etwa 2.900 Todesopfer fordern.

Lkw-Fahrer sind nicht nur körperlich, sondern auch visuell gefordert - sie müssen ständig wachsam sein und schnell auf veränderte Straßenverhältnisse reagieren können. Schlechtes Sehvermögen kann die Fähigkeit des Fahrers beeinträchtigen, Entfernungen einzuschätzen, Schilder zu lesen und andere Fahrzeuge zu erkennen, was die Sicherheit des Fahrers und anderer Verkehrsteilnehmer beeinträchtigt.

Welche Anforderungen müssen Lkw-Fahrer erfüllen?

Fahrer müssen bei der Beantragung eines Lkw-Führerscheins eine ärztliche Untersuchung [D4 Medical Assessmen] (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/d4-medical-examiner-report-for-a-lorry-or-bus-driving-licence) absolvieren - dies geschieht alle fünf Jahre nach dem 45. und jedes Jahr nach dem 65. Im Rahmen der ärztlichen Untersuchung müssen sich Lkw-Fahrer einer Sehprüfung durch einen Arzt, Optiker oder Optometristen unterziehen.

Um die Prüfung zu bestehen, benötigen die Fahrer eine Sehschärfe von mindestens 0,8 (6/7,5) auf der Snellen-Skala auf dem besten Auge und mindestens 0,1 (6/60) auf dem anderen Auge.

Lkw-Fahrer der Gruppe 2 benötigen ein horizontales Gesichtsfeld von mindestens 160 Grad - mit einer Ausdehnung von mindestens 70 Grad nach links und rechts und 30 Grad nach oben und unten. Innerhalb eines Radius von 30 Grad in der Mitte sollten keine Mängel vorhanden sein.

Wie oft sollten Lkw-Fahrer ihre Augen untersuchen lassen?

Nach dem 45. Lebensjahr müssen Autofahrer alle fünf Jahre und nach dem 65. Lebensjahr jedes Jahr die ärztliche Untersuchung D4 absolvieren. Optiker empfehlen jedoch, dass jeder Verkehrsteilnehmer mindestens alle zwei Jahre einen Sehtest durchführen lassen sollte.

Wenn ein Autofahrer die folgenden Symptome feststellt, sollte er seine Augen sofort untersuchen lassen:

  • Kopfschmerzen

  • Augenermüdung

  • Druck hinter den Augen

  • Doppeltsehen

  • Schwierigkeiten beim Sehen in der Nacht

  • Halos um Lichter.

Nach dem Gesetz müssen Arbeitgeber sicherstellen, dass ihre Mitarbeiter fahrtüchtig sind - das kann verschiedene Dinge betreffen, aber die Sehkraft ist eines davon. Arbeitgeber sollten die Sehkraft ihrer Fahrer alle sechs Monate testen, indem sie in 20 Metern Entfernung einen Sehtest für das Nummernschild durchführen.

Was passiert, wenn ich eine Brille oder Kontaktlinsen benötige?

Wenn ein Lkw-Fahrer eine Brille oder Kontaktlinsen benötigt, um die Mindestanforderungen an das Sehvermögen zu erfüllen, darf die Brillenstärke nicht mehr als acht+ Dioptrien betragen. Bei Kontaktlinsen gibt es keine Beschränkung für die Stärke der Linsen.

Wie man eine gute Augengesundheit erhält

Das [National Eye Institute] (https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids/healthy-vision-tips) empfiehlt Folgendes, um die Gesundheit der Augen zu erhalten:

  • Achten Sie auf eine ausgewogene Ernährung mit Lebensmitteln, die Ihre Sehkraft unterstützen.

  • Treiben Sie regelmäßig Sport, um Diabetes und anderen Erkrankungen vorzubeugen, die zu Sehproblemen führen können.

  • Informieren Sie einen Optiker, wenn Sie Veränderungen feststellen.

  • Waschen Sie Ihre Hände, bevor Sie sie in die Nähe Ihrer Augen bringen oder mit Kontaktlinsen hantieren.

  • Schützen Sie Ihre Augen, wenn Sie Arbeiten ausführen, die sie beschädigen könnten.

  • Tragen Sie eine Sonnenbrille, die 99 % oder 100 % der UVA- und UVB-Strahlung abschirmt.

  • Befolgen Sie die 20-20-20-Regel: Schauen Sie alle 20 Minuten für 20 Sekunden 20 Fuß weit weg.

  • Versuchen Sie, nicht zu rauchen - Rauchen ist für Ihre Augen genauso schädlich wie für Ihren Körper.

Wie unterscheiden sich die visuellen Anforderungen an Lkw-Fahrer von denen anderer Verkehrsteilnehmer?

Die Sehanforderungen für Lkw-Fahrer sind höher als für andere Verkehrsteilnehmer. Im Vereinigten Königreich müssen die Fahrer eine Sehschärfe von mindestens 0,5 (6/12) auf der Snellen-Skala haben. Außerdem müssen die Fahrer in der Lage sein, ein nach dem 1. September 2001 angebrachtes Kfz-Kennzeichen aus 20 Metern Entfernung zu lesen.

Das britische Gesetz über das Sehen und Fahren fällt hinter viele europäische Länder zurück.

Wie wird die Sehkraft im Vereinigten Königreich getestet?

Durch einen Nummernschild-Selbsttest aus 20 Metern Entfernung. In anderen europäischen Ländern ist ein Sehschärfe-/Sehfeldtest vorgeschrieben.

Wer führt die Prüfung durch?

Im Vereinigten Königreich, auf Zypern, in den Niederlanden und in Norwegen führt ein Fahrprüfer die Prüfung durch. In einigen europäischen Ländern wird die Prüfung von einem Optometristen/Augenarzt/Arzt abgenommen.

Was passiert, wenn man den Führerschein hat?

  • Im Vereinigten Königreich, Österreich, Belgien, der Tschechischen Republik, Frankreich, Deutschland und Schweden sind keine weiteren Sehtests erforderlich.

  • Algerien, Estland, Ungarn, Italien, Lettland, Spanien und die Türkei verlangen alle zehn Jahre eine Sichtprüfung.

  • Algerien, Estland, Finnland, Griechenland, Ungarn, Italien, Lettland, Portugal, Serbien, Spanien und die Türkei verlangen Sehtests ab 65 Jahren oder jünger.

Welche Augenkrankheiten hindern Sie am Fahren?

Es ist wichtig, die DVLA zu informieren, wenn Sie unter einer der folgenden Augenkrankheiten leiden:

  • Blepharospasmus

  • Grauer Star (Katarakt)

  • Diabetische Retinopathie

  • Grüner Star (Glaukom)

  • Verlust des Auges

  • Makuladegeneration

  • Monokulares Sehen

  • Nyktalopie

  • Retinitis pigmentosa

  • Gesichtsfelddefekt.

Die Fahrer müssen die folgenden Anforderungen erfüllen:

  • Kann ein Nummernschild aus 20 Metern Entfernung lesen

  • Keine Doppeltsicht

  • Sie müssen auf mindestens einem Auge ein normales Sehfeld haben.

Wenn ein Fahrer unsicher ist, ob er die Sehanforderungen für das Führen eines Fahrzeugs erfüllt, muss er sich von einem Hausarzt, Optiker oder Augenarzt beraten lassen.

Ist unser Sehvermögen der wichtigste Sinn, den wir beim Fahren benutzen?

90 % der Informationen, die ein Fahrer erhält, stammen aus dem Sehsinn - die meisten Fahrmanöver werden mit Hilfe des Sehsinns ausgeführt. Das Sehvermögen kann nicht ersetzt oder ergänzt werden und ist der wichtigste physische Faktor hinter dem Steuer.

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Donnerstag 03 April 2025 • Ratschläge für Fahrer

HGV-PARKVORSCHRIFTEN IN GROSSBRITANNIEN: WAS JEDER FAHRER WISSEN SOLLTE

Susie Jones

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Montag 02 Dezember 2024 • Ratschläge für Fahrer

ALLES, WAS SIE ÜBER DIE CPC-ÄNDERUNGEN FÜR FAHRER WISSEN MÜSSEN

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On the 3rd of December 2024, changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) will come into full effect. The new CPC aims to offer better flexibility to drivers returning to the profession and those undertaking mandatory training. We delve into the upcoming changes and how they will impact drivers. Introduced in 2007, the CPC is a mandatory qualification for professional drivers in the UK and EU wanting to drive a range of heavy vehicles, such as HGVs, LGVs, buses, and coaches. Drivers must pass four tests: • Theory• Case study• Practical• Vehicle safety demonstration. Once passed, the CPC lasts for five years and must be renewed by taking 35 hours of periodic training within the five years.The UK government wanted to understand the effectiveness of the Driver CPC. They did this by asking drivers, trainers, and other parties to take a poll. The government focused on two main areas: improving driver choice and attracting more drivers into the industry for example, making it easier for drivers with foreign qualifications to obtain a licence in the UK. The changes to the Driver CPC are categorised into the following:The international Driver CPC is the new name for how the previous Driver CPC worked. The following applies:• Drivers must take 35 hours of CPC training every five years.• The courses must be at least seven hours long. • If splitting a course over a day, a driver must complete it on two consecutive days.• Drivers are allowed to do a total of 12 hours of e-learning.The National Driver CPC provides more flexibility for those wanting to drive in the UK. Drivers can take either:• 35 hours of training every five years.• A combination of 35 hours of National Driver CPC and International Driver CPC training every five years.The flexibility means that:• Training must be at least 3 hours 30 minutes long training providers can offer longer courses. • It does not need to be completed on two consecutive days if it's a split course course providers can set their time limits.• Training can be e-learning.• Drivers can do 12 hours of e-learning towards their overall 35 hours.From the 3rd of December, 2024, drivers will be able to stay qualified by choosing either:1. International Driver CPC National Driver CPCDrivers wanting to return to the profession must take 35 hours of training before returning. However, this will change from the 1st of February, 2025.Drivers with an expired CPC will have new pathways to make returning to driving easier.Drivers have four options:• Undertake 35 hours of International Driver CPC training.• Regain qualification to drive in the UK and EU.• Complete 35 hours of National Driver CPC training.• Regain qualification to drive in the UK only.• Take a seven-hour "return to driving" module.• Regain UK driving qualification instantly.• To drive in the EU, complete 28 additional hours of training within 12 months.• As part of the National Driver CPC training, complete a seven-hour "return to driving" module.• Regain UK driving qualification instantly.• Take 28 additional hours of training (National or International Driver CPC) within 12 months.Drivers must take 35 hours of training (International or National).The rules surrounding Driver CPC cards remain the same drivers must carry their cards when operating vehicles professionally. However, the type of card differs based on qualification:• Identical to the current design.• The design will include "Domestic UK use only."If a driver is qualified for both categories, they may hold two cards.Fleet managers can prepare for the changes by ensuring the following:• Find out whether their drivers need an International or National CPC.• Training deadlines aren't missed to avoid fines.You are exempt from needing a Driver CPC if you're using the vehicle for:• Non-commercial carriage• Carrying materials you use for your job driving must be less than 30% of your rolling monthly work.• Driving for someone you work for or your own agriculture, horticulture, forestry, farming, or fisheries business driving must be less than 30% of your rolling monthly work. • Driving within 62 miles of your base driving a HGV, bus, or coach must not be your main job.• Driving to or from pre-booked appointments to test centres.• Lessons for anyone wanting to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC.• Maintain public order.Full guidance is on the website.Drivers with grandfather rights don't need to hold the actual qualification as part of their licence. However, they must complete 35 hours of training every five years.

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Donnerstag 29 August 2024 • Ratschläge für Fahrer

LEITFADEN FÜR LKW-FAHRER ZUR BUDGETIERUNG

Susie Jones

As a truck driver, you are used to travelling long distances and working anti-social hours which can often mean added expenses. But how do you save money as a truck driver? Tracking your expenses and managing your money can be difficult, but we’ve put together some handy tips to help you budget. Taking the time to prepare for the journey can save you money and give you peace of mind. • Supplies: Work out what items you will need to ensure you don’t have to fork out on expensive items whilst on the road. • Food: Preparing your food may be a simple trick but an effective one when it comes to saving the pennies. Eating out is often expensive and sometimes unhealthy, try making your meals in your cab. Having a microwave and fridge in your cab will make meal-prepping that much easier. Check out our tips for staying . • Journey planning: Planning the most efficient route can save you money on fuel and unexpected toll charges. Knowing where you will be stationed for the night and booking in advance can make your journey more cost-effective. Download our to find truck parking near your transit route. The hardest but the most effective tip. Create a monthly or weekly budget that you can stick to and keep track of your expenses. There are many ways to set out your budget, you could write your expenses in a monthly calendar, jot them down in a notebook, or use an app to assist you. has an extensive list of apps that can help. Investing in an inverter will give you the ability to run small appliances. Having a fridge to keep items fresh, an electric griddle for cooking, and a coffee machine to make your cup of joe just how you like it will stop you from spending a fortune. Say goodbye to expensive fast food and hello to home-cooked meals for half the price. A cost that you can’t avoid. However, there are many ways that you can save on it: • Tyre pressure: Underinflated tyres will reduce your fuel economy, so it’s important to regularly check them. • Reduce idling: Stop the engine if you know you’re going to be stationary for a while. An hour of idling can burn roughly a gallon of fuel. • Use cruise control: Cruise control can reduce unnecessary acceleration and deceleration. • Drive in a higher gear: This will maximise fuel efficiency as travelling at high speeds in lower gears can consume 45% more fuel. • Air conditioning: It can increase your fuel consumption by up to 0.4 miles per gallon. If possible, travel with the window open before resorting to air con. In addition to these tips, offers a sustainable, transparent pricing structure and discounted rates at our partner company, Certas Energy’s refuelling locations. Some employers will offer their drivers reward programmes to assist them with saving money. 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Before you can obtain your Class 2, you will need to have a full car licence, be over 18, and have a provisional HGV licence. Your provisional HGV licence will consist of two forms, a D2 (This is free) and a D4. A D4 form is your medical and the cost can vary between £50-£120. There are four parts to obtaining your HGV licence, and the cost of each can vary. According to the website, gaining your HGV licence will cost roughly £304. However, this cost may fluctuate if you book using an unofficial website. On top these fees, you need to pay for lessons which can cost up to £1,390. Once passed, you will have your HGV Class 2 (C Class) licence and can drive a rigid. To drive commercially you will need to get your tacho card which will set you back £32. This will need to be renewed every five years and will cost £15. To become a Class 1 driver you need to take one more test. A Class 1 licence will qualify you to drive a truck over 3,500kg with a trailer of over 750kg. This will cost £115. 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