Geoff drives a 5-axle articulated tanker carrying hazardous materials all over the UK. Today, Geoff will be delivering 3 different, but compatible chemicals from a factory in Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall. The whole trip will involve around 13 hours of driving. He will start work at 5.45 am and leave the depot, after completing his vehicle checks, at 6 am.
The vehicle and trailer have a combined kerbside weight of 16 tonnes.
It is Monday morning and Geoff has just completed a reduced weekly rest.
The vehicle and trailer have a combined kerbside weight of 16 tonnes.
It is Monday morning and Geoff has just completed a reduced weekly rest.
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1. Geoff plans to take a reduced weekly rest. What would be the minimum number of hours he must take?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 9 hours: No, this is the minimum REDUCED DAILY rest.
• 11 hours: No, this is a REGULAR daily rest.
• 24 hours at base and 36 hours away from base: No, there is no requirement to take more hours when away from base.
• 45 hours: No, this is the minimum required for a REGULAR weekly rest.
• 24 hours: Yes.
Explanation: • 9 hours: No, this is the minimum REDUCED DAILY rest.
• 11 hours: No, this is a REGULAR daily rest.
• 24 hours at base and 36 hours away from base: No, there is no requirement to take more hours when away from base.
• 45 hours: No, this is the minimum required for a REGULAR weekly rest.
• 24 hours: Yes.
2. Geoff has just taken a reduced weekly rest. Which of the following options now applies?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • He must repay the reduction by the end of the following week: No. this is not correct.
• He must repay the reduction by the end of the third week following that of the reduction: No, this is only partly correct.
• He does not have to repay the hours: No. he does have to repay the number of hours lost.
• He must repay the reduction before the end of the third week following the reduction and add it to another rest period of at least 9 hours: Yes.
Explanation: • He must repay the reduction by the end of the following week: No. this is not correct.
• He must repay the reduction by the end of the third week following that of the reduction: No, this is only partly correct.
• He does not have to repay the hours: No. he does have to repay the number of hours lost.
• He must repay the reduction before the end of the third week following the reduction and add it to another rest period of at least 9 hours: Yes.
3. Tankers are often subject to what is known as the 'wave effect'. How could Geoff minimise this effect?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • Drive slowly: No. aside from not really being practical, driving slowly will not prevent wave effect, unless you ALSO drive smoothly. If you drive smoothly, driving slowly is not necessary.
• Use a late braking technique when approaching corners and roundabouts: No, this would cause any liquids to flow forward and start the 'wave effect'.
•Apply the handbrake just before the vehicle comes to a complete stop: No, this would cause the vehicle to stop sharply and induce the 'wave effect".
•Accelerate and decelerate smoothly and slowly: Yes, this would avoid too much motion in the load.
Explanation: • Drive slowly: No. aside from not really being practical, driving slowly will not prevent wave effect, unless you ALSO drive smoothly. If you drive smoothly, driving slowly is not necessary.
• Use a late braking technique when approaching corners and roundabouts: No, this would cause any liquids to flow forward and start the 'wave effect'.
•Apply the handbrake just before the vehicle comes to a complete stop: No, this would cause the vehicle to stop sharply and induce the 'wave effect".
•Accelerate and decelerate smoothly and slowly: Yes, this would avoid too much motion in the load.
4. As well as the appropriate driving licence. Geoff will need another qualification to drive this vehicle. What is it?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • ATP: No. this is a requirement for the VEHICLE when carrying temperature controlled foodstuffs.
• First aid at work: No. he would not require a first aid at work qualification.
• CMR: No. this is required for the goods in respect of an international journey.
• ADR: Yes, and he would need to carry his training card with him at all times when carrying hazardous goods.
Explanation: • ATP: No. this is a requirement for the VEHICLE when carrying temperature controlled foodstuffs.
• First aid at work: No. he would not require a first aid at work qualification.
• CMR: No. this is required for the goods in respect of an international journey.
• ADR: Yes, and he would need to carry his training card with him at all times when carrying hazardous goods.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 44 tonnes: No, this would be the maximum permitted train weight of a 6-axle combination.
• 40 tonnes: No, this is the maximum train weight of a 5-axle combination, it is not the maximum payload for this vehicle.
• 38 tonnes: No, this is the maximum permitted train weight of a 4-axle articulated combination in the UK.
• 28: No, this might be the case if the vehicle was a 6-axle combination.
• 22: No, this might be the payload if this was a 38 tonne 4-axle articulated vehicle with the same kerbside weight.
• 24 tonnes: Yes, if the kerbside weight is taken away from the 40 tonne maximum train weight (this is a 5-axle combination) it leaves a 24 tonne payload (which does include the driver)
Explanation: • 44 tonnes: No, this would be the maximum permitted train weight of a 6-axle combination.
• 40 tonnes: No, this is the maximum train weight of a 5-axle combination, it is not the maximum payload for this vehicle.
• 38 tonnes: No, this is the maximum permitted train weight of a 4-axle articulated combination in the UK.
• 28: No, this might be the case if the vehicle was a 6-axle combination.
• 22: No, this might be the payload if this was a 38 tonne 4-axle articulated vehicle with the same kerbside weight.
• 24 tonnes: Yes, if the kerbside weight is taken away from the 40 tonne maximum train weight (this is a 5-axle combination) it leaves a 24 tonne payload (which does include the driver)
6. Assuming he has no delays on the road, what time will Geoff finish the first day's work?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 15:45: No, although this has taken account of the maximum 10 hour driving day it has failed to account for the two 45-minute break periods and the 15 minute other work period (daily checks) required.
• 16:00: No, although this has taken account of the maximum 10 hour driving day it has failed to account for the two 45-minute break periods required.
• 18:45: No, this is simply adding 13 hours driving on to the start time and ignores the requirement for a 10 hour maximum daily driving period and two 45 minute breaks within that driving period.
• 19:00: No, this is simply adding 13 hours driving on to the start of driving time and ignores the requirement for a 10 hour maximum daily driving period and two 45 minute breaks within that driving period. It also ignores the 15 minutes of driver checks at the start of the duty.
• 17:30: Yes, this takes account of 15 minutes of other work starting at 05:45 hrs, maximum period of driving of 10 hours and two 45 minute breaks required during that 10 hour driving period.
Explanation: • 15:45: No, although this has taken account of the maximum 10 hour driving day it has failed to account for the two 45-minute break periods and the 15 minute other work period (daily checks) required.
• 16:00: No, although this has taken account of the maximum 10 hour driving day it has failed to account for the two 45-minute break periods required.
• 18:45: No, this is simply adding 13 hours driving on to the start time and ignores the requirement for a 10 hour maximum daily driving period and two 45 minute breaks within that driving period.
• 19:00: No, this is simply adding 13 hours driving on to the start of driving time and ignores the requirement for a 10 hour maximum daily driving period and two 45 minute breaks within that driving period. It also ignores the 15 minutes of driver checks at the start of the duty.
• 17:30: Yes, this takes account of 15 minutes of other work starting at 05:45 hrs, maximum period of driving of 10 hours and two 45 minute breaks required during that 10 hour driving period.
7. Geoff will need to fix placards to his vehicle. What placard will be fitted to the front of the unit?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • A white diamond with a red border: No.
• A red diamond with an appropriate hazard symbol: No, a hazard symbol would not be appropriate as there are three different hazardous loads on board.
• An orange rectangle with the appropriate hazard symbol: No, a hazard symbol would not be appropriate as there are three different hazardous loads on board.
• An orange rectangle with the appropriate UN number: No, the UN numbers would be displayed on each side of the relevant compartment of the semi-trailer.
• A plain orange rectangle: Yes.
Explanation: • A white diamond with a red border: No.
• A red diamond with an appropriate hazard symbol: No, a hazard symbol would not be appropriate as there are three different hazardous loads on board.
• An orange rectangle with the appropriate hazard symbol: No, a hazard symbol would not be appropriate as there are three different hazardous loads on board.
• An orange rectangle with the appropriate UN number: No, the UN numbers would be displayed on each side of the relevant compartment of the semi-trailer.
• A plain orange rectangle: Yes.
8. Geoff sometimes carries a Kemler code panel in which the number in the top half of the panel is duplicated. What does this mean?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • He is carrying two loads with the same primary hazard: No. There would be separate panels for each load carried.
• The secondary hazard is the same as the primary one: No, if that were the case there would only be one figure in the panel.
• There must always be two numbers in the panel: No, there is sometimes just the one.
• It signifies that the primary risk is intensified: Yes, as would be the case for petrol for example.
Explanation: • He is carrying two loads with the same primary hazard: No. There would be separate panels for each load carried.
• The secondary hazard is the same as the primary one: No, if that were the case there would only be one figure in the panel.
• There must always be two numbers in the panel: No, there is sometimes just the one.
• It signifies that the primary risk is intensified: Yes, as would be the case for petrol for example.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Find out what hand cleaner should be used to clean his hands if it is spilled: No, the damage would already have been done if the substance comes into contact with Geoff's hands.
• Wash his hands after he has loaded it: No, it would probably be too late by that time to avoid damage to his skin.
• Find out what protection he needs as the substance is highly toxic if breathed in: No, a toxic substance would carry the skull and crossbones symbol.
• Find out what protection he needs as the substance is corrosive and can damage skin on contact: Yes, and the correct PPR should be worn at all times when dealing with this substance.
Explanation: • Find out what hand cleaner should be used to clean his hands if it is spilled: No, the damage would already have been done if the substance comes into contact with Geoff's hands.
• Wash his hands after he has loaded it: No, it would probably be too late by that time to avoid damage to his skin.
• Find out what protection he needs as the substance is highly toxic if breathed in: No, a toxic substance would carry the skull and crossbones symbol.
• Find out what protection he needs as the substance is corrosive and can damage skin on contact: Yes, and the correct PPR should be worn at all times when dealing with this substance.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 12 kg in the cab: No.
• 2 Fire extinguishers of at least 12 kg in the cab and in or on the load compartment: No, although the totals are correct, the detail is not.
• 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 12 kg in the load area: No, there must also be an extinguisher in the cab and the size for the one in/on the load compartment is incorrect.
• 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 2 kg in the cab and 1 extinguisher of at least 10 kg in or on the load compartment: Yes - this is the required level of fire extinguisher cover.
Explanation: • 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 12 kg in the cab: No.
• 2 Fire extinguishers of at least 12 kg in the cab and in or on the load compartment: No, although the totals are correct, the detail is not.
• 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 12 kg in the load area: No, there must also be an extinguisher in the cab and the size for the one in/on the load compartment is incorrect.
• 1 Fire extinguisher of at least 2 kg in the cab and 1 extinguisher of at least 10 kg in or on the load compartment: Yes - this is the required level of fire extinguisher cover.