Northern Utilities Services uses 3-axle 26 tonne drop-side tippers fitted with lorry-mounted cranes to maintain electricity, gas and water services in Northern England.
The vehicles carry tools and equipment, including telegraph poles, in order to maintain the above services.
The drivers are trained to carry out maintenance duties and they often work long hours to cover emergencies.
The vehicles carry tools and equipment, including telegraph poles, in order to maintain the above services.
The drivers are trained to carry out maintenance duties and they often work long hours to cover emergencies.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 26,000 kg: No. this is the maximum permitted gross weight which would include the weight of the truck, the fuel, the driver and the load.
• 16,500 kg: No. this does not take account of the driver and the fuel in the vehicle.
• 10,250 kg: No. this is the total weight of the truck with the fuel and driver.
• 9,500 kg: No. this is the unladen weight of the truck.
Explanation: • 26,000 kg: No. this is the maximum permitted gross weight which would include the weight of the truck, the fuel, the driver and the load.
• 16,500 kg: No. this does not take account of the driver and the fuel in the vehicle.
• 10,250 kg: No. this is the total weight of the truck with the fuel and driver.
• 9,500 kg: No. this is the unladen weight of the truck.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 40 mph: No, this was the limit for this type of vehicle on this type of road until April 2015.
• 56 mph: No, this is the maximum speed to which a speed limiter can be set.
• 60 mph: No, this is the maximum speed for this type of vehicle on a motorway.
• 70 mph: No, this is the maximum speed for a vehicle not exceeding 3,500 kg on a motorway or dual carriageway.
• 50 mph: Yes, it was increased in April 2015.
Explanation: • 40 mph: No, this was the limit for this type of vehicle on this type of road until April 2015.
• 56 mph: No, this is the maximum speed to which a speed limiter can be set.
• 60 mph: No, this is the maximum speed for this type of vehicle on a motorway.
• 70 mph: No, this is the maximum speed for a vehicle not exceeding 3,500 kg on a motorway or dual carriageway.
• 50 mph: Yes, it was increased in April 2015.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Euro II: No, It is higher than this.
• Euro III: No, it was raised from this in 2012.
• Euro V: No, it is not at this level yet.
• Euro VI: No, but this is the cleanest level on the market at the moment.
• Euro IV: Yes, it was raised to this level in 2012.
Explanation: • Euro II: No, It is higher than this.
• Euro III: No, it was raised from this in 2012.
• Euro V: No, it is not at this level yet.
• Euro VI: No, but this is the cleanest level on the market at the moment.
• Euro IV: Yes, it was raised to this level in 2012.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • They should be removed immediately: No. it may not be practicable to do so immediately.
• They should be removed and destroyed as soon as possible: No. provided they have been washed and there is no other damage, there is no need to destroy the clothes concerned.
• Nothing: No. diesel can present a biological hazard to the human body.
• They should be removed and washed as soon as possible: Yes, this is the best answer. Because it is diesel it does not present the high fire risk posed by petrol. The major risk would be to the drivers skin so clearly they should be removed and washed as soon as possible to reduce this risk.
Explanation: • They should be removed immediately: No. it may not be practicable to do so immediately.
• They should be removed and destroyed as soon as possible: No. provided they have been washed and there is no other damage, there is no need to destroy the clothes concerned.
• Nothing: No. diesel can present a biological hazard to the human body.
• They should be removed and washed as soon as possible: Yes, this is the best answer. Because it is diesel it does not present the high fire risk posed by petrol. The major risk would be to the drivers skin so clearly they should be removed and washed as soon as possible to reduce this risk.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • Heart disease: No, this should not be a risk.
• Breathing problems: No.
• Vibration white finger: No, this would not be a problem when handling diesel or other mineral oils.
• Skin problems: Yes, this is the biggest risk here.
Explanation: • Heart disease: No, this should not be a risk.
• Breathing problems: No.
• Vibration white finger: No, this would not be a problem when handling diesel or other mineral oils.
• Skin problems: Yes, this is the biggest risk here.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • None: No.
• AETR: No, these specifically relate to vehicles used in non-EU states.
• EU: No, vehicles used in connection of sewerage, flood protection, water, gas and electricity maintenance etc. are specifically exempt from EU Drivers Hours rules by Article 13(h) of EU 561/2006 and therefore fall into British domestic hours.
• British domestic: Yes. vehicles used in connection of sewerage, flood protection, water, gas and electricity maintenance etc. are specifically exempt from EU drivers hours rules by Article 13(h) of EU 561/2006 and therefore fall into British domestic hours.
Explanation: • None: No.
• AETR: No, these specifically relate to vehicles used in non-EU states.
• EU: No, vehicles used in connection of sewerage, flood protection, water, gas and electricity maintenance etc. are specifically exempt from EU Drivers Hours rules by Article 13(h) of EU 561/2006 and therefore fall into British domestic hours.
• British domestic: Yes. vehicles used in connection of sewerage, flood protection, water, gas and electricity maintenance etc. are specifically exempt from EU drivers hours rules by Article 13(h) of EU 561/2006 and therefore fall into British domestic hours.
7. A telegraph pole overhangs the front of the vehicle by 2.5 metres and the back of the vehicle by 1.5 metres. Which of the following is true?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: •A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the rear by more than 1 metre: No, the load needs to overhang the rear by more than 2 metres before it needs an end marker.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the rear by more than 1.5 metres: No, over 1 metre but not more than 2 metres and the load requires 'adequate marking'. It is only when the load overhang exceeds 2 metres that it needs to have an 'end marker'.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the front by more than 1.5 metres: No, it would not require an end marker until the front overhang exceeds 2 metres.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the front by more than 2 metres: Yes.
Explanation: •A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the rear by more than 1 metre: No, the load needs to overhang the rear by more than 2 metres before it needs an end marker.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the rear by more than 1.5 metres: No, over 1 metre but not more than 2 metres and the load requires 'adequate marking'. It is only when the load overhang exceeds 2 metres that it needs to have an 'end marker'.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the front by more than 1.5 metres: No, it would not require an end marker until the front overhang exceeds 2 metres.
•A vehicle requires an end marker when a load overhangs the front by more than 2 metres: Yes.
8. When entering a construction site, what warning would the driver have of the presence of overhead electrical cables?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: • None: No. Health and safety regulations would require a warning to be in place.
• The height marker in his cab: No. although his vehicle might be fitted with such a sign if it has a travelling height in excess of 3 metres, that sign would not warn the driver of any overhead cables etc.
• Overheight-sensors and an illuminating warning sign: No, whilst you will often see this approach used on permanent hazards, it is not usually used in temporary locations like building sites.
• A sign advising of the fact near the entrance to the site and red and white bunting hanging from two poles at the relevant height: Yes, there could be a written sign advises of the danger near the site entrance and the red and white bunting is a common warning sign of this type of hazard.
Explanation: • None: No. Health and safety regulations would require a warning to be in place.
• The height marker in his cab: No. although his vehicle might be fitted with such a sign if it has a travelling height in excess of 3 metres, that sign would not warn the driver of any overhead cables etc.
• Overheight-sensors and an illuminating warning sign: No, whilst you will often see this approach used on permanent hazards, it is not usually used in temporary locations like building sites.
• A sign advising of the fact near the entrance to the site and red and white bunting hanging from two poles at the relevant height: Yes, there could be a written sign advises of the danger near the site entrance and the red and white bunting is a common warning sign of this type of hazard.