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The cab is first and foremost the driver’s workspace; but especially in long-haul transportation, it must also fulfill additional functions. It is a workplace, living space and slee** quarters all in one. On some international haulage routes, it is not at all unusual for the driver to live in the cab for two weeks or longer.
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Hilgers, M. (2022). Functions of the Cab. In: The Driver´s Cab. Commercial Vehicle Technology. Springer Vieweg, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-65136-0_2
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