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Automatic tachograph

1) A tachograph instrument which automatically records driving mode on a chart when the vehicle is moving - saves driver having to turn the activity mode switch to ‘drive mode’ every time he starts to drive the vehicle.

Automatic coupling

1) Type of coupling for articulated vehicles (no longer in widespread use) whereby the action of reversing the tractive unit under the semi-trailer results in automatic raising of the landing gear and release of the trailer brakes to provide swift coupling and uncoupling without the driver leaving the vehicle cab.