A bright yellow new Highways Agency web site for for truck drivers was launched today and has succeeded in pointing out the obvious. Take for example its section on Planning Ahead. It states
"The most important part of any journey takes place before you set off. Good planning will make sure that you get to your destination on time, with the minimum of fuss and in great shape."
Well yes but surely all profesional truck drivers would know that.
The site adds:
It might seem obvious, but you should always choose the safest route, rather than the quickest. It also makes sense to have an alternative route in mind to allow for accidents or adverse weather conditions and to avoid congestion at peak times."
I tried to go to the Truck Stop guide but once there it just asks you to order printed guide - you cannot download it.
While the site has some good information most of it is useless and I dread to think how much it cost.