Brian works for a large, international chemical producer and drives an articulated truck all over Europe carrying various chemical products.
His vehicle is fitted with a bunk and he normally uses ferries from the south of England to reach the continent.
The goods he carries are either palletized or in IBCs.
His vehicle is fitted with a bunk and he normally uses ferries from the south of England to reach the continent.
The goods he carries are either palletized or in IBCs.
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1. What is the name of the organisation charged with accrediting centres for driver CPC training?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • DVSA: No, DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) is concerned with practical driving tests, practical vehicle tests and on-road enforcement.
• DVLA: No, DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) is concerned with keeping the driver and vehicle records and VED enforcement.
• DfT: No, DfT (Department for Transport is the government department responsible for roads, railways, waterways etc. and is the parent department for all of the above.
• JAUPT: Yes, the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training.
Explanation: • DVSA: No, DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) is concerned with practical driving tests, practical vehicle tests and on-road enforcement.
• DVLA: No, DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) is concerned with keeping the driver and vehicle records and VED enforcement.
• DfT: No, DfT (Department for Transport is the government department responsible for roads, railways, waterways etc. and is the parent department for all of the above.
• JAUPT: Yes, the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training.
2. What is the minimum length of a daily rest period taken in the cab of a vehicle fitted with a bunk?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 8 hours: No, Article 8(2) of EU 561/2006 requires a minimum of 9 hours daily rest and it does not matter whether this is taken in the vehicle or elsewhere.
• 10 hours: No, Article 8(2) of EU 561/2006 requires a minimum of 9 hours daily rest and it does not matter whether this is taken in the vehicle or elsewhere.
• 11 hours: No, 11 hours is a "normal" daily rest.
• 9 hours: Correct.
Explanation: • 8 hours: No, Article 8(2) of EU 561/2006 requires a minimum of 9 hours daily rest and it does not matter whether this is taken in the vehicle or elsewhere.
• 10 hours: No, Article 8(2) of EU 561/2006 requires a minimum of 9 hours daily rest and it does not matter whether this is taken in the vehicle or elsewhere.
• 11 hours: No, 11 hours is a "normal" daily rest.
• 9 hours: Correct.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • 2 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, he cannot drive straight off the boat and continue his journey. Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 1 hour: Yes, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
Explanation: • 2 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: No, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, he cannot drive straight off the boat and continue his journey. Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 1 hour: Yes, Brian has 2 hours rest before boarding, 8 hours rest while the ship is sailing (which gives a total of 10 hours) and he therefore needs 1 more hour to make the total to the 11 hours required under Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 1 hour: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 2 hours: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, Brian cannot drive off the boat and continue his journey immediately. He has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: Yes, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
Explanation: • 1 hour: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 2 hours: No, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• He can drive straight off the boat and continue his journey with no further rest required: No, Brian cannot drive off the boat and continue his journey immediately. He has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
• 3 hours: Yes, Brian has 1 hour rest at Portsmouth and a further 7 hours on the boat while it is sailing (giving a total of 8 hours rest). He then needs a further 3 hours to make his rest period up to the 11 hours required by Article 9(1) of EU 561/2006.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • The full 35 hours: No, this is not allowed under JAUPT rules.
• 28 hours: No, this is not allowed under JAUPT rules.
• None of it can count towards his driver CPC: No, a certain number of ADR training hours can also be credited against the Driver CPC requirement.
• 21 hours: Correct.
Explanation: • The full 35 hours: No, this is not allowed under JAUPT rules.
• 28 hours: No, this is not allowed under JAUPT rules.
• None of it can count towards his driver CPC: No, a certain number of ADR training hours can also be credited against the Driver CPC requirement.
• 21 hours: Correct.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Intermediate Bulk Containers is the correct answer.
Explanation: • Intermediate Bulk Containers is the correct answer.
7. Which of the following best meets the requirement for the carriage of fire extinguishers for vehicles carrying dangerous goods?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 1 fire extinguisher of at least 8 kgs: No, two extinguishers are required.
• 2 fire extinguishers - 1 fitted inside the load compartment and 1 fitted to the exterior body of the vehicle: No, two extinguishers are required but not inside and outside the load compartment or body of the vehicle.
• 1 fire extinguisher positioned as near to the driver as possible: No, two extinguishers are required.
• 2 fire extinguishers - 1 in the cab and 1 in or on the load area: Yes, this is the best answer here.
Explanation: • 1 fire extinguisher of at least 8 kgs: No, two extinguishers are required.
• 2 fire extinguishers - 1 fitted inside the load compartment and 1 fitted to the exterior body of the vehicle: No, two extinguishers are required but not inside and outside the load compartment or body of the vehicle.
• 1 fire extinguisher positioned as near to the driver as possible: No, two extinguishers are required.
• 2 fire extinguishers - 1 in the cab and 1 in or on the load area: Yes, this is the best answer here.