Paul is driving an articulated vehicle to Spain via France on the ferry. The ferry goes from Dover to Calais. He is carrying his customer's goods which are from the UK.
As he enters Spain he comes to a congested road. Because he is stuck in the traffic he needs to take his daily rest which will mean he will not make his delivery on time.
Paul holds a current up to date DQC which will be expiring in the next 6 months.
As he enters Spain he comes to a congested road. Because he is stuck in the traffic he needs to take his daily rest which will mean he will not make his delivery on time.
Paul holds a current up to date DQC which will be expiring in the next 6 months.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Standard National: No, this would only permit Paul to operate within the UK.
• Restricted National: No, there is no such licence as a "Restricted National" but in any case. Paul is on an International journey.
• Restricted International: No, there is only a "Restricted" licence and that allows both national and international operations. However, it only permits the operator to carry his/her own goods.
• Standard International: Yes.
Explanation: • Standard National: No, this would only permit Paul to operate within the UK.
• Restricted National: No, there is no such licence as a "Restricted National" but in any case. Paul is on an International journey.
• Restricted International: No, there is only a "Restricted" licence and that allows both national and international operations. However, it only permits the operator to carry his/her own goods.
• Standard International: Yes.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • The blue operator's disc displayed in the window: No, and in any case a blue disc identifies a vehicle or operator carrying out solely national operations.
• The orange operator's disc displayed in the window: No, the Gendarmes will probably not recognise this disc as it is a purely UK document.
• Letter of authorisation: No, although they may also want to see this in relation to Paul's entitlement to drive this vehicle.
• Certified copy of the community authorisation: Yes.
Explanation: • The blue operator's disc displayed in the window: No, and in any case a blue disc identifies a vehicle or operator carrying out solely national operations.
• The orange operator's disc displayed in the window: No, the Gendarmes will probably not recognise this disc as it is a purely UK document.
• Letter of authorisation: No, although they may also want to see this in relation to Paul's entitlement to drive this vehicle.
• Certified copy of the community authorisation: Yes.
3. How many hours of periodic training in total must Paul undertake to renew his driver's qualification card?
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C
D
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • Annex 1, Sec 4 of EU Directive2003/59 requires drivers to undergo 35 hours of training every 5 years.
Explanation: • Annex 1, Sec 4 of EU Directive2003/59 requires drivers to undergo 35 hours of training every 5 years.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Article 6(2) of EU Directive 2003/59 sets the timescale at 5 years.
Explanation: • Article 6(2) of EU Directive 2003/59 sets the timescale at 5 years.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • Do nothing, he will get there as soon as possible: No, this does nothing to allow the customer to make provision for the late delivery.
• Continue driving until he reaches his destination to minimise disruption to the customer: No, this does not let the customer know what is happening.
• On arrival make up a story as to why he was late: No, this does nothing to help the customer and fosters a feeling of mistrust between customer and operator.
• Contact the customer to explain the situation and give an approximate arrival time: Yes, this is the best answer here.
Explanation: • Do nothing, he will get there as soon as possible: No, this does nothing to allow the customer to make provision for the late delivery.
• Continue driving until he reaches his destination to minimise disruption to the customer: No, this does not let the customer know what is happening.
• On arrival make up a story as to why he was late: No, this does nothing to help the customer and fosters a feeling of mistrust between customer and operator.
• Contact the customer to explain the situation and give an approximate arrival time: Yes, this is the best answer here.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Transport Accompanying Document: No, the Transport Accompanying Document relates only to the goods carried and is nothing to do with the vehicle.
• EHIC: No, EHIC is the European Health Insurance card and relates to a person and not the vehicle.
• An ATA carnet: No, an ATA Carnet is a temporary import/export document and relates to the carriage of certain goods through certain countries. It is not required for intra-EU haulage.
• V5 document: Yes, this is the only vehicle related document in this list.
Explanation: • Transport Accompanying Document: No, the Transport Accompanying Document relates only to the goods carried and is nothing to do with the vehicle.
• EHIC: No, EHIC is the European Health Insurance card and relates to a person and not the vehicle.
• An ATA carnet: No, an ATA Carnet is a temporary import/export document and relates to the carriage of certain goods through certain countries. It is not required for intra-EU haulage.
• V5 document: Yes, this is the only vehicle related document in this list.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: •As soon as his driving hours are up: No, he may well have exceeded his 4.5 hours driving (thus requiring a break) by this time, so this is not the best answer here.
•As soon as he has reached his daily spread: No, he may well have contravened the need to take a break of 45 minutes after 4.5 hours of driving before this point.
•As soon as he has reached his working time directive limit: No, his requirement to take a 45 break under Article7 EU 561/2006 may well come before any WTD requirement.
•As soon as he can find a safe place for himself, the vehicle, and his load: Yes, this is the best answer here.
Explanation: •As soon as his driving hours are up: No, he may well have exceeded his 4.5 hours driving (thus requiring a break) by this time, so this is not the best answer here.
•As soon as he has reached his daily spread: No, he may well have contravened the need to take a break of 45 minutes after 4.5 hours of driving before this point.
•As soon as he has reached his working time directive limit: No, his requirement to take a 45 break under Article7 EU 561/2006 may well come before any WTD requirement.
•As soon as he can find a safe place for himself, the vehicle, and his load: Yes, this is the best answer here.