Lee is driving a tractor unit and collects a tank trailer half full of cooking oil. There are no baffle plates fitted to the tank.
It is raining and the visibility is poor. He drops his load off and collects a skeletal trailer with an ISO container which he will deliver to Russia.
On his journey the rear of the trailer hits a stationary car and causes damage.
It is raining and the visibility is poor. He drops his load off and collects a skeletal trailer with an ISO container which he will deliver to Russia.
On his journey the rear of the trailer hits a stationary car and causes damage.
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • To restrain the load and regulate the noise of the vehicle: No, the baffle plates would have no impact on noise levels.
• To restrain the load and regulate the weight of the vehicle: No, the baffle plate would have no impact on the regulation of the weight of the vehicle.
• To restrain the load and regulate the temperature of the load: The baffle plates would have no influence on the temperature of the load.
• To restrain or regulate the flow of fluid: Yes.
Explanation: • To restrain the load and regulate the noise of the vehicle: No, the baffle plates would have no impact on noise levels.
• To restrain the load and regulate the weight of the vehicle: No, the baffle plate would have no impact on the regulation of the weight of the vehicle.
• To restrain the load and regulate the temperature of the load: The baffle plates would have no influence on the temperature of the load.
• To restrain or regulate the flow of fluid: Yes.
2. At the scene of the accident there was no one to give any details to. Who should Lee notify and in what time frame?
Mark one answer
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D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • The DVSA within 24 hours of the accident: No, DVSA play no role in the reporting of accidents procedure.
• The HSE within 24 hours of the accident: No, HSE would not be involved in a minor (no casualty) road traffic incident.
• The operator within 24 hours of the accident: No, although the driver should inform the operator that he has been involved in an accident there is no legal obligation to do so in any particular timescale.
• The police within 24 hours of the accident: Yes.
Explanation: • The DVSA within 24 hours of the accident: No, DVSA play no role in the reporting of accidents procedure.
• The HSE within 24 hours of the accident: No, HSE would not be involved in a minor (no casualty) road traffic incident.
• The operator within 24 hours of the accident: No, although the driver should inform the operator that he has been involved in an accident there is no legal obligation to do so in any particular timescale.
• The police within 24 hours of the accident: Yes.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Check his mirrors and carry on: No, checking his mirrors would have no effect at this stage and he is required by law to stop after an accident.
• Nothing as the car is parked on double yellow lines: No, his legal obligation is to stop regardless of the facts or circumstances.
• Keep going and ring the depot to let them sort it out: No, any driver involved in an accident has a legal obligation to stop.
• Stop in a safe place immediately: Yes.
Explanation: • Check his mirrors and carry on: No, checking his mirrors would have no effect at this stage and he is required by law to stop after an accident.
• Nothing as the car is parked on double yellow lines: No, his legal obligation is to stop regardless of the facts or circumstances.
• Keep going and ring the depot to let them sort it out: No, any driver involved in an accident has a legal obligation to stop.
• Stop in a safe place immediately: Yes.
4. When the load is being delivered outside of the EU certain documentation must accompany the load.
What is this documentation called? Mark one answer
What is this documentation called? Mark one answer
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D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • ATA Carnet: No, this would only be used for the temporary import or export of goods.
• ATP Carnet: No, the ATP system is only concerned with temperature controlled goods.
• Cabotage Carnet: No, cabotage is where a haulier established in one EU state carries goods between two places both of which are within another EU states borders.
• TIR Carnet: Yes.
Explanation: • ATA Carnet: No, this would only be used for the temporary import or export of goods.
• ATP Carnet: No, the ATP system is only concerned with temperature controlled goods.
• Cabotage Carnet: No, cabotage is where a haulier established in one EU state carries goods between two places both of which are within another EU states borders.
• TIR Carnet: Yes.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Increases the wave effect: No, it will have the reverse effect.
• Makes it easier to discharge a liquid product: No, it will not make discharge any easier.
• Prevents a liquid product from leaking from the valves: No, it does not affect the valve operation for better or worse.
• Reduces the wave effect: Yes, the baffles will reduce the flow of the oil front to rear of the semi-trailer especially under braking or acceleration.
Explanation: • Increases the wave effect: No, it will have the reverse effect.
• Makes it easier to discharge a liquid product: No, it will not make discharge any easier.
• Prevents a liquid product from leaking from the valves: No, it does not affect the valve operation for better or worse.
• Reduces the wave effect: Yes, the baffles will reduce the flow of the oil front to rear of the semi-trailer especially under braking or acceleration.