Travel ways and working areas: Only travel ways and routes expressly cleared for
industrial trucks may be used. Unauthorized third parties must keep away from the
working area. The load must only be stored in the designated places.
Behavior when driving: The travel speed must always be adjusted to the prevailing
conditions. The truck must be driven slowly on bends, when in and approaching
narrow gangways, when passing through swing doors, and in blind positions. The
driver must always keep a safe braking distance away from industrial trucks traveling
in front and must always have the truck under control. Abrupt stopping (except in an
emergency), rapid turning, and overtaking in dangerous or blind positions are
prohibited. Leaning out or reaching out of the working and operating area is
prohibited.
You must observe all traffic regulations, including speed limits in force on the site.
Under normal traffic conditions you must drive on the right. Always keep a safe
distance from the vehicle in front, according to your speed. In addition, the driver must
always be in control of the vehicle.
You should give way to pedestrians, emergency service vehicles – such as
ambulances and fire department vehicles – and other (powered) industrial trucks.
You must not overtake other industrial trucks traveling in the same direction at
junctions or in blind or dangerous areas.
Sound your horn and reduce speed or stop at gangways running perpendicular to
your direction of travel and in blind places.
Cross railroad crossings at an acute angle if possible. Stop at a distance of at least 2
m (6 ft) from the railroad tracks.
Always look in the direction in which you are traveling.
Ensure that you have an uninterrupted view of the travel way, pay attention to traffic
and pedestrians, and keep a safe distance.
If the load restricts your view to the front, you should drive so that the load is facing
the rear.
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