Sohal is driving a three-axle articulated tractor unit and is driving empty to pick up a 3 axle skeletal semi-trailer from a rental company before going on to Felixstowe dock where he is picking up a 40 ft container which has come from Singapore and is destined for Manchester.
There has been a serious crash on the A14 and Sohal is stuck in traffic for 45 minutes only moving forward a few metres at a time. His vehicle is fitted with a digital tachograph.
There has been a serious crash on the A14 and Sohal is stuck in traffic for 45 minutes only moving forward a few metres at a time. His vehicle is fitted with a digital tachograph.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • A Standard International: No, there is no need for a Standard International licence as the vehicle itself is not travelling outside UK borders.
• A Special International: No, no such category exists.
• A Restricted: No, a restricted licence only allows for the carriage of the operators own goods.
• A Standard National: Yes, the vehicle is not being used outside the UK.
Explanation: • A Standard International: No, there is no need for a Standard International licence as the vehicle itself is not travelling outside UK borders.
• A Special International: No, no such category exists.
• A Restricted: No, a restricted licence only allows for the carriage of the operators own goods.
• A Standard National: Yes, the vehicle is not being used outside the UK.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Sohal: No, whilst Sohal can be prosecuted he is not the only person, so this is not the best answer.
• Sohal, his employer and the hire company: No, the hire company cannot be prosecuted as they are not "using" the vehicle in law.
• The hire company: No, the hire company cannot be prosecuted as they are not "using" the vehicle in law.
• Sohal and his employer: Yes, he may be prosecuted and his employer is "vicariously" liable for the acts of his servant (Sohal).
Explanation: • Sohal: No, whilst Sohal can be prosecuted he is not the only person, so this is not the best answer.
• Sohal, his employer and the hire company: No, the hire company cannot be prosecuted as they are not "using" the vehicle in law.
• The hire company: No, the hire company cannot be prosecuted as they are not "using" the vehicle in law.
• Sohal and his employer: Yes, he may be prosecuted and his employer is "vicariously" liable for the acts of his servant (Sohal).
3. What is the speed limit for Sohal's vehicle on a dual carriageway whilst he is driving it without a semi-trailer attached?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 56 mph: No, although this is the vehicles maximum speed because it will have a speed limiter restricting it to 90 km/h.
• 50 mph: No, this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single carriageway road in England or Wales.
• 40 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on most single carriageways in Scotland.
• 60 mph: Yes, because it exceeds 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight.
Explanation: • 56 mph: No, although this is the vehicles maximum speed because it will have a speed limiter restricting it to 90 km/h.
• 50 mph: No, this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on a single carriageway road in England or Wales.
• 40 mph: No, but this would be the speed limit for this type of vehicle on most single carriageways in Scotland.
• 60 mph: Yes, because it exceeds 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Twistlocks are designed specifically for this purpose and provide a mechanically sound means for locking the container to the bed.
Explanation: • Twistlocks are designed specifically for this purpose and provide a mechanically sound means for locking the container to the bed.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 38 tonnes: No, this would be the maximum train weight for a 2-axle articulated unit pulling a 2-axle semi-trailer.
• 40 tonnes: No, This would be the maximum train weight for a two axle tractor unit pulling a 3-axle semi-trailer.
• 42 tonnes: No.
• 44 tonnes: Yes.
Explanation: • 38 tonnes: No, this would be the maximum train weight for a 2-axle articulated unit pulling a 2-axle semi-trailer.
• 40 tonnes: No, This would be the maximum train weight for a two axle tractor unit pulling a 3-axle semi-trailer.
• 42 tonnes: No.
• 44 tonnes: Yes.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • 15 minutes: No, article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not give precise time extensions under these circumstances. • 45 minutes: No, article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not give precise time extensions under these circumstances. • As far as wants provided he notes the reason on a print out: No, Article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not allow such an extension under any circumstances. • Only to get to the nearest place to park safely for himself, the vehicle or the load: Yes, Article 12 of EU 561/2006 allows the driver to reach a suitable stopping place to ensure the safety 'of persons, of the vehicle or its load'.
Explanation: • 15 minutes: No, article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not give precise time extensions under these circumstances. • 45 minutes: No, article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not give precise time extensions under these circumstances. • As far as wants provided he notes the reason on a print out: No, Article 12 of EU 561/2006 does not allow such an extension under any circumstances. • Only to get to the nearest place to park safely for himself, the vehicle or the load: Yes, Article 12 of EU 561/2006 allows the driver to reach a suitable stopping place to ensure the safety 'of persons, of the vehicle or its load'.