Wynn drives a 4-axle rigid vehicle for an agricultural merchant delivering feedstuffs to, and collecting grain from, local farms.
When he delivers grain from the farms to the grain store, he must always use their weighbridge to weigh his vehicle on the way in and out.
Today, he has three deliveries to make to local farms before returning empty to the depot. His first delivery is at 5 am. This part of his duty should take around 5 hours.
When he delivers grain from the farms to the grain store, he must always use their weighbridge to weigh his vehicle on the way in and out.
Today, he has three deliveries to make to local farms before returning empty to the depot. His first delivery is at 5 am. This part of his duty should take around 5 hours.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Driving too slowly: No, this would not cause him to become tired.
• Getting in and out of his cab whilst making his three deliveries: No, if Wynn is reasonably fit. getting in and out of the cab a few times should not unduly tire him.
• Taking a nap during his break: No if Wynn gets the chance to take a nap. it should help him to feel refreshed.
• Watching late night television / lack of sleep due to children not sleeping: Yes. particularly since Wynn is starting quite early this morning. If your sleep pattern has been interrupted then you are very likely to feel fatigued during your working day.
Explanation: • Driving too slowly: No, this would not cause him to become tired.
• Getting in and out of his cab whilst making his three deliveries: No, if Wynn is reasonably fit. getting in and out of the cab a few times should not unduly tire him.
• Taking a nap during his break: No if Wynn gets the chance to take a nap. it should help him to feel refreshed.
• Watching late night television / lack of sleep due to children not sleeping: Yes. particularly since Wynn is starting quite early this morning. If your sleep pattern has been interrupted then you are very likely to feel fatigued during your working day.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 26 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 3-axle vehicle in the UK.
• 40 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 5 axle articulated vehicle in the UK.
• 44 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 6-axle vehicle combination in the UK.
• 32 tonnes: Yes.
Explanation: • 26 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 3-axle vehicle in the UK.
• 40 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 5 axle articulated vehicle in the UK.
• 44 tonnes: No, this is the maximum weight for a 6-axle vehicle combination in the UK.
• 32 tonnes: Yes.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • It is found on the Ministry Plate on the vehicle: No, the Ministry Plate will show the maximum permitted axle and gross weights for the vehicle in the UK and the maximum design weights of the vehicle.
• It will be on the weigh bridge ticket after he has weighed his vehicle: No, the weigh bridge ticket will only show the actual weight of the vehicle.
• It is the difference between the design weight and the kerbside weight of the vehicle: No, the design weight may be far higher than the maximum weigh allowed in the UK and is therefore not relevant.
• It is the difference between the maximum plated weight and the kerbside of the vehicle: Yes.
Explanation: • It is found on the Ministry Plate on the vehicle: No, the Ministry Plate will show the maximum permitted axle and gross weights for the vehicle in the UK and the maximum design weights of the vehicle.
• It will be on the weigh bridge ticket after he has weighed his vehicle: No, the weigh bridge ticket will only show the actual weight of the vehicle.
• It is the difference between the design weight and the kerbside weight of the vehicle: No, the design weight may be far higher than the maximum weigh allowed in the UK and is therefore not relevant.
• It is the difference between the maximum plated weight and the kerbside of the vehicle: Yes.
4. Whilst in the office obtaining his certificate of weight, what must the tachograph be set to record?
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C
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Driving: No, driving will only be recorded whilst the vehicle is moving - the driver cannot select this mode as it is done automatically.
• Period of availability: No, the driver is actually doing some physical work at this time.
• Rest because Wynn is not in the vehicle: No, to be recorded as 'rest' or 'break' the driver must either be free to dispose of his time and/or using that time purely for rest and recuperation.
• Other work: Yes, all work, other than driving, must be recorded as 'other work'.
Explanation: • Driving: No, driving will only be recorded whilst the vehicle is moving - the driver cannot select this mode as it is done automatically.
• Period of availability: No, the driver is actually doing some physical work at this time.
• Rest because Wynn is not in the vehicle: No, to be recorded as 'rest' or 'break' the driver must either be free to dispose of his time and/or using that time purely for rest and recuperation.
• Other work: Yes, all work, other than driving, must be recorded as 'other work'.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Which farm has the most slippery approach road: No, this is not his main consideration at this particular time.
• How long he is going to be at the first farm: No, this would have no affect on the load or loading procedure.
• Where he will take his daily rest: No, as the duty should take 'around 5 hours' he will not have to worry about this yet.
• Which delivery is coming off first as it will affect his axle loading: Yes, because he will only be taking part of the load off at the first delivery point, he will need to consider how that will affect his axle loading.
Explanation: • Which farm has the most slippery approach road: No, this is not his main consideration at this particular time.
• How long he is going to be at the first farm: No, this would have no affect on the load or loading procedure.
• Where he will take his daily rest: No, as the duty should take 'around 5 hours' he will not have to worry about this yet.
• Which delivery is coming off first as it will affect his axle loading: Yes, because he will only be taking part of the load off at the first delivery point, he will need to consider how that will affect his axle loading.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Carry on as best he can and try to make up time: No, this may result in the next customer becoming annoyed at the delay or even going off to another appointment.
• Call the office and ask for help: No, there is little that the office can do now that the driver cannot do.
• Call the next customer once he is back on the main road: No, it would be safer (and better for the customer) if you phone from the current farm rather than phoning whilst driving. It is in any case illegal to use a hand-held phone whilst driving and it has been proven that even using hands-free devices diverts a driver's attention from the road.
• Stop at a suitable place and telephone the next customer advising of the delay: Yes, you should always try to keep the customer informed as soon as possible.
Explanation: • Carry on as best he can and try to make up time: No, this may result in the next customer becoming annoyed at the delay or even going off to another appointment.
• Call the office and ask for help: No, there is little that the office can do now that the driver cannot do.
• Call the next customer once he is back on the main road: No, it would be safer (and better for the customer) if you phone from the current farm rather than phoning whilst driving. It is in any case illegal to use a hand-held phone whilst driving and it has been proven that even using hands-free devices diverts a driver's attention from the road.
• Stop at a suitable place and telephone the next customer advising of the delay: Yes, you should always try to keep the customer informed as soon as possible.
7. Wynn often sees what he considers to be risky situations at delivery sites. How can he reduce the risk of accident?
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C
D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • Become a first aider: No, this would not prevent any accidents happening although it would help in the aftermath of an accident.
• Know how to get help quickly: No. this may not always be possible because he may not know the whereabouts of a phone or other person and may have no signal on his own mobile phone.
• Ensure he knows where the first aid kit is kept on every site: No. this would not prevent any accidents and it would not be a practical option given the number of different sites that Wynn attends.
• Report unsafe working conditions to his employer: Yes, in this way his employer can take the appropriate action and may be able to talk directly to the site owner concerned.
Explanation: • Become a first aider: No, this would not prevent any accidents happening although it would help in the aftermath of an accident.
• Know how to get help quickly: No. this may not always be possible because he may not know the whereabouts of a phone or other person and may have no signal on his own mobile phone.
• Ensure he knows where the first aid kit is kept on every site: No. this would not prevent any accidents and it would not be a practical option given the number of different sites that Wynn attends.
• Report unsafe working conditions to his employer: Yes, in this way his employer can take the appropriate action and may be able to talk directly to the site owner concerned.