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What does a driver do?
Working as a driver means more than merely getting behind the wheel. It requires expertise in navigation, understanding of the rules of the road, vehicle maintenance, and excellentinterpersonal skillswhen dealing with customers or passengers. Typically, a driver is expected to:
Deliver goods or passengers
Whatever vehicle you drive, your job will be getting goods or people from A to B. Your responsibility will be to do this as efficiently and safely as possible, from short taxi trips to long-haul goods delivery journeys.
Conduct pre-trip inspections
All professional drivers must ensure their vehicles are safe and ready for travel. This check may involve a walk-around, checking tyre pressure, or ensuring the vehicle has sufficient fuel and oil.
Navigate effectively
A driver should possess excellent navigationskills, often augmented with technology help such as GPS. You should find more efficient routes or alternative directions in case of road closures or heavy traffic.
Keep records
Some roles involve keeping detailed records such as mileage logs, delivery documents, or vehicle service histories. These are essential for many cargo delivery tasks or contractual obligations.
Deliver excellent customer service
Especially in passenger transportation, a driver represents their organisation, spending their workday interacting with the public. For goods haulage, you'll often be liaising with logistics employees. So, excellentcustomer service skillswill be essential whatever your driving role.
Where does a driver work?
The driving profession's diversity can provide many opportunities, and there's likely a driving job to suit anyone interested in this career. Some of the industries that employ drivers include:
Taxi services
Private hire companies
Delivery and courier firms
Public transport roles, like bus drivers
Long-haul positions, like lorry drivers forlogisticscompanies
Brighton(/ˈbraɪtən/BRY-tən) is aseaside resortand one of the two main areas of thecityofBrighton and Hovein the county ofEast Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south ofLondon.[1]Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to theBronze Age,RomanandAnglo-Saxonperiods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in theDomesday Book(1086). The town's importance grew in theMiddle Agesas the Old Town developed, but it languished in theearly modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport toLondonand becoming a boarding point for boats travelling toFrance. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort forsea bathingas a purported cure for illnesses.
In theGeorgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later KingGeorge IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed theRoyal Pavilionin theRegency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in theVictorian era, including theGrand Hotel, theHilton Brighton Metropole, thePalace Pierand theWest Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joiningHoveto form theunitary authorityof Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was grantedcity statusin 2000.[2]Today, Brighton and Hovedistricthas a resident population of about 277,965 and the widerBrighton and Hove conurbationhas a population of 474,485 (2011 census).[note 1]
Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, andits large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK" and as of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK.[3]Brighton has been called the UK's "hippestcity"[4]and "the happiest place to live in the UK".[5]
