LKW-Fahrer und Trucker Facebook group which brings together German truckers published 10 commandments of a driver.
Here they are:
- Respect your driving license and do not risk losing it!
- Remember that you make a living from driving and the driving license is your work permit!
- There are no other gods above rules! Also your boss and dispatcher have to respect and observe them.
- Do not be afraid of the boss and the dispatcher. Do not pay them false respect. They should be afraid of you – you can report them to the police and relevant authorities if they break the law.
- Remember that you have such power and do not hesitate to use it.
- Even if it’s difficult, stick to statutory work and rest times. You and other traffic users have only one life and health!
- Avoid alcohol, lack of caution, counterfeit documents, swindlers and gross negligence – otherwise you will go to prison faster than you think!
- Remember about safe distance and to wear seatbelts. It’s important for your health and life.
- Treat your truck like a best friend. Care for it so that it always has what it needs!
- Avoid anything that involves fines and penalty points! If you get too many of them, it will not only cost you a lot of money, but you can also suffer more serious consequences.
What do you think about these commandments? Would you add or remove anything?