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Driver's edition
A practical, affordable paperback aimed at drivers who want a reference they can keep and use.
Professional publishing
HGV Driving Explained
A practical resource built to help bridge the gap between passing the HGV test and learning how to do the job safely and professionally in the real world.
Finished core resource
Practical guidance from working experience.
Created by Mike Henderson and James Nichols, HGV Driving Explained brings together the everyday knowledge that new and less experienced drivers often have to learn gradually through work.
260pages in the finished core book
8focused PDF driver guides
2001Mike's HGV career began
1968James's driving career began
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Coupling & uncoupling
Including physical checks, tug-test sequence, services and landing legs.
Including physical checks, tug-test sequence, services and landing legs.
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Tachographs & compliance
Practical explanations designed to complement formal training and official guidance.
Practical explanations designed to complement formal training and official guidance.
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Loads, trailers & specialist work
Ratchet straps, curtainsiders, containers, tankers, paperwork, incidents and more.
Ratchet straps, curtainsiders, containers, tankers, paperwork, incidents and more.
More than one book
A growing professional resource platform.
The main guide is supported by digital downloads, a dedicated website and planned browser-based visual demonstrations.
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Digital driver guides
Eight focused PDF guides available individually or as a complete bundle through Payhip.
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Visual training
Planned browser-based animations for procedures where movement is easier to understand than a static diagram.
For training providers, fleets and sponsors
Wonky Pencil welcomes conversations about funded copies, driver-training distribution, industry sponsorship and support for new visual learning resources.