BATHYMETRIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT

This is a dual role vehicle which is used primarily for the training of drivers to obtain their Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence and Advanced/Response driving tuition to qualify as Emergency Fire Appliance Drivers (EFAD). This vehicle may also be used to provide extra equipment to large scale operational incidents, it has seating for 4 crew members plus driver and a load carrying capability with tail lift and curtain sides for easy loading/unloading.

The vehicle is equipped with CCTV recording facilities to enable playback for teaching/de-briefing of drivers. This involves the positioning of 5 cameras looking forward, backward, down both sides and recording the driver. It also records the speed, use of brakes, indicators, response lighting and sound.

This Vehicle is based at Bowthorpe Training & Development Centre.

Seen in Thetford.

Central Buses showcase the products of parent company Cenrad Ltd. The "in cab" manifestations of their equipment are seen here. As usual, I forgot to turn on the CCTV unit but you get the idea. The destination gear is controlled by the box on the left. As a driver, I found this easy to use and very straightforward - recommended and not just because I worked for them. For the record "020" reads "88 Erdington via Kingstanding" on the front.