Frank drives for a heavy haulage company based in the South. All of the company vehicles are specialist vehicles designed to carry exceptionally heavy loads under the Special Types General Order regulations.
It is common for Frank to be driving vehicles carrying loads in excess of 80 tonnes or in excess of 3 metres wide or 4 metres high.
His vehicle is fitted with a speed limiter and a digital tachograph.
It is common for Frank to be driving vehicles carrying loads in excess of 80 tonnes or in excess of 3 metres wide or 4 metres high.
His vehicle is fitted with a speed limiter and a digital tachograph.
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1. What is the speed limit for a vehicle operating under STGO Category 2 on a motorway in the UK?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 30 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on single carriageway roads.
• 50 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for an STGO Category 1 vehicle on a dual-carriageway.
• 60 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for an STGO Category 1 vehicle on a motorway.
• 40 mph: Correct.
Explanation: • 30 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on single carriageway roads.
• 50 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for an STGO Category 1 vehicle on a dual-carriageway.
• 60 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for an STGO Category 1 vehicle on a motorway.
• 40 mph: Correct.
2. At what speed would the speed limiter be set for a vehicle operating under STGO Category 2 in the UK?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 56 mph: Yes, the speed limiter for all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise exempted) must be set at no more than 90 km/h (56 mph).
Explanation: • 56 mph: Yes, the speed limiter for all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (unless otherwise exempted) must be set at no more than 90 km/h (56 mph).
3. If a vehicle exceeds a certain "travelling" height, a height marker must be displayed in the cab of that vehicle. What is the height?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • More than 3 metres is correct.
Explanation: • More than 3 metres is correct.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 16 feet 6 inches: Yes, all motorway bridges are at least 16 ft 6 inches high as are all bridges not marked with a height or headroom clearance.
Explanation: • 16 feet 6 inches: Yes, all motorway bridges are at least 16 ft 6 inches high as are all bridges not marked with a height or headroom clearance.
5. Projecting load markers must be fitted where the load overhangs the side of a vehicle by a certain amount. What is that amount?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 305 mm on either side of the vehicle: Yes, this is the projection distance that requires a "projecting load marker" to be displayed.
Explanation: • 305 mm on either side of the vehicle: Yes, this is the projection distance that requires a "projecting load marker" to be displayed.
6. What category of driving licence would be required to drive a 3 axle tractor unit, coupled to a 4-axle semi-trailer?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Category C1 + E: No, a Category C1 licence would only allow the driving of a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes or a combination of vehicle and trailer or vehicle and semi-trailer where the towing vehicle had a gross weight not exceeding 7.5 tonnes.
• Category C: No, a Category C licence would only allow the driving of rigid vehicles (and trailers up to 750 kgs).
• Category C + E with code '102': No, the Code 102 restricts the holder of this C + E licence to the driving of a vehicle and trailer only i.e. the holder could not drive an articulated vehicle combination.
• Category C + E: Yes, this licence would allow the holder to drive any vehicle and trailer combination up to the maximum permitted weight.
Explanation: • Category C1 + E: No, a Category C1 licence would only allow the driving of a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes or a combination of vehicle and trailer or vehicle and semi-trailer where the towing vehicle had a gross weight not exceeding 7.5 tonnes.
• Category C: No, a Category C licence would only allow the driving of rigid vehicles (and trailers up to 750 kgs).
• Category C + E with code '102': No, the Code 102 restricts the holder of this C + E licence to the driving of a vehicle and trailer only i.e. the holder could not drive an articulated vehicle combination.
• Category C + E: Yes, this licence would allow the holder to drive any vehicle and trailer combination up to the maximum permitted weight.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 46 tonnes: No, 46 tonnes is the maximum weight for an STGO Category 1 vehicle operating on 5 axles.
• 50 tonnes: No, 50 tonnes is the maximum weight for an STGO Category 1 vehicle operating on 6 axles.
• 150 tonnes: No, only STGO Category 3 vehicles are authorised to operate up to 150 tonnes.
• 80 tonnes: Yes, the STGO Category 2 extends from 50 to 80 tonnes.
Explanation: • 46 tonnes: No, 46 tonnes is the maximum weight for an STGO Category 1 vehicle operating on 5 axles.
• 50 tonnes: No, 50 tonnes is the maximum weight for an STGO Category 1 vehicle operating on 6 axles.
• 150 tonnes: No, only STGO Category 3 vehicles are authorised to operate up to 150 tonnes.
• 80 tonnes: Yes, the STGO Category 2 extends from 50 to 80 tonnes.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • There is no maximum height in the UK: Correct.
Explanation: • There is no maximum height in the UK: Correct.