When it comes to essentials for a HGV driver, a dash cam might be quite far down the list. You might instead be thinking of all the things that make your day to day life a little easier \u2013 soft pillows, your favourite podcasts and audiobooks, or a fridge full of snacks to help you get through the long shifts. But while all of those things will help you get (and stay) comfortable, they won\u2019t help protect your livelihood. That\u2019s what a dash cam can do for you, and at The Surrey & Hampshire Training Centre we believe every HGV cab should have one installed. Don\u2019t agree with us? Here are a just a few reasons you should think about.<\/p>\n
Sadly, some people on the roads make it their job to get into accidents on purpose, particularly with HGVs and other commercial vehicles, since they have better insurance policies and are usually quicker to settle claims. Scammers who intentionally cause accidents, but stage them to look as though the other driver is at fault, and then file huge insurance claims against you. It usually involves the fraudster slamming on the brakes suddenly and unnecessarily, or slowing down on a busy road. They will sometimes even have friends stationed nearby to provide witnesses for when they file for every insurance claim they can \u2013 vehicle damage, loss of earnings, personal injury, emotional distress and everything else you can think of.<\/p>\n